The Public Entity Saba would like to inform the public of the following; persons wishing to leave the island are permitted to do so as there are no restrictions on outbound travel for Saba. However, persons that plan to leave the island should consider the following; 1. At the moment, …

Arrang­ing medical referrals abroad for the Caribbean Netherlands is a complex matter due to logistical challenges that some­times have to be adapted on a daily basis as a result of last-minute changes at the hospitals to which the patients are sent. Dutch State Secretary of Public Health, Well-be­ing and Sport …

While meaningful steps have been taken in the past year to im­prove the situation for resi­dents of Bonaire, St. Eusta­tius and Saba, it remains an important exercise to make sure that everyone can sus­tain themselves in the mini­mum cost of living. “This especially counts during this exceptional pe­riod which has large …

Stichting Pensioenfonds Caribisch Nederland (PCN) has completed its first investment in Saba with the acquisition of the Breadline Plaza complex located in Windwardside. Breadline Plaza is a unique complex and loved by local residents. The complex, located on the east side of Saba and in the heart of Windwardside, is …

Prime Minister of Barbados and former chair of the Caribbean Community CARICOM, Mia Mottley has revealed that six air carriers have expressed interest in taking over LIAT’s travel routes, in wake of the carrier’s current financial challenge.   They are SVG Air, One Caribbean Ltd, Caribbean Airlines, InterCaribbean Airways, Silver Airways, …

In the past half-year, Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland procured 91 percent of its commissions locally. The amount involved in the first half of 2020 was about 15 million dollars. In 2019, 88 percent of procurement commissions – approximately 33 million dollars – were spent in Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, St. …

Commercial flights between St. Maarten and the United States (US) are now scheduled to resume on July 15. The country’s reopening to the US was originally scheduled for July 1, but was pushed back for two weeks due to the surging numbers of coronavirus cases there. Flights from Europe and …

In the past half-year, Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland procured 91 percent of its commissions locally. The amount involved in the first half of 2020 was about 15 million dollars. In 2019, 88 percent of procurement commissions – approximately 33 million dollars – were spent in Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, St. …

In the past half-year, Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland procured 91 percent of its commissions locally. The amount involved in the first half of 2020 was about 15 million dollars. In 2019, 88 percent of procurement commissions – approximately 33 million dollars – were spent in Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, St. …

Dutch State Secretary of Home Affairs and Kingdom Re­lations Raymond Knops does not share the criticism of Member of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Par­liament Ronald van Raak of the Socialist Party (SP) regarding the tendering for coffee and snack machines for St. Eustatius and Saba. In reply to …

Dutch State Secretary of Home Affairs and Kingdom Re­lations Raymond Knops does not share the criticism of Member of the Second Chamber of the Dutch Par­liament Ronald van Raak of the Socialist Party (SP) regarding the tendering for coffee and snack machines for St. Eustatius and Saba. In reply to …

On Friday, July 3rd , around 9 p.m. a stabbing took place at the Lambert Hassel Road on Saba. A man was stabbed to his left forearm with a knife. The victim was taken to the hospital for medical treatment. The suspect with initials M.A.B.G. of 31 years was arrested …

Windward Islands Airways International Winair resumed its limited commercial operations on Saturday with a flight to Curaçao and Aruba. The resumption was earlier announced for Thursday, July 2, but was pushed back to Saturday. The airline will have four direct flights per week to both Curaçao and Aruba. Winair will …

Sabans seem to be reasonably satisfied with the performance of the two commissioners forming on the Executive Council. This is suggested by an online opinion poll performed by consultancy Linkels & Partners in cooperation with the online news site www.bes-reporter.com. A total of 69 residents filled out the survey. This …

The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labour VSA Richard Panneflek has announced that as of Wednesday, July 1 the total number of COVID-19 cases on St. Maarten is now 78. According to a press release on Friday, on Wednesday an individual was admitted to the St. Maarten Medical …