The Foundation Social Workplace Saba (FSWSaba) was one of the organisations that welcomed State Secretary of Social Affairs and Employment Jetta Klijnsma (second right) at its sheltered-working environment at the Organoponics Garden during her visit. The Daily Hereld writes that State Secretary made an impromptu visit accompanied by (from left) …

In the Daily Herald can be read about Stanley Peterson, developer of the recently opened Breadline Plaza in Windwardside, receiving an award Thursday from Saba Business Association (SBA). In recognition of local entrepreneurs, SBA plans to establish this as an annual award to encourage local entrepreneurs to creatively respond to …

In a press release RCN announced that on July 17th State Secretary of Social Affairs and Employment (SZW), Jetta Klijnsma, signed agreements with NuStar Terminals and the Executive Council of St. Eustatius. The agreements will make more employment opportunities possible for Statians and will promote the business activity at NuStar. …

The Daily Herald reports that Government officials  pushed last Monday for social provisions to benefit the elderly and a higher minimum wage for workers during a presentation to a visiting Dutch dignitary. They lobbied for more pension and wages and other social assistance while meeting with Dutch State Secretary of …

Representatives of the business community lobbied for an increase of the minimum wage. The Daily Herald writes that  members of Saba Business Association and the Chamber of Commerce met with Dutch State Secretary Jetta Klijnsma Monday, about, among other things, a proposal from them about a 20-per-cent increase for the …

State Secretary of Social Affairs and Employment Jetta Klijnsma arrived Sunday on her first visit to Saba, her first stop on a tour of the three islands of the Caribbean Netherlands. She not only met with Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and the Executive Council, but also went on an extensive …

Rutte said the recent note calling for such was a proposal from two members of the Second Chamber of Parliament in The Hague “that they are entitled to.” However, his government has no plans in that direction, even though one of the initiators is a member of the same party …

Dutch State Secretary of Social Affairs and Employment Jetta Klijnsma paid a visit to Saba early this week, which was her first stop on a tour of the three islands of the Caribbean Netherlands. She made an extensive tour of the island, The Daily Herald reported. Jetta Klijnsma commended Saba’s …

On Sunday July 14 the State Secretary of Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid (SZW) Jetta Klijnsma began with an acquaintance visit on Caribbean Netherlands with her first stop being Saba. On Monday morning the State Secretary and her delegation had a meeting with the Island Council of Saba, represented by Governor …

The Daily Herald reports that many participants in this year’s Saba University School of Medicine Health Fair showed up early Saturday morning. Most visitors were from Hell’s Gate and Windwardside, with fewer coming from The Bottom. Visitors were greeted at the registration station where they signed consent forms and waited …

The Youth Bible Week held by Wesleyan Holiness Church together with visiting missionaries from St. Stephen’s Baptist Church in La Puente, California, ended with a touching show Friday evening. This was reported in The Daily Herald. During the week, visiting facilitators received an outpour of support from parents and community …

Ryan Espersen, resident researcher in Saba Archaeological Research Centre (SABARC) held a presentation at Eugenius Johnson Center in Winwardside on Thursday 11 in honour of the 150th commemoration of Emancipation Day, and gave according to the Daily Herald of July the 15th an in-depth insight into Saba’s history during the …

Today the Daily Herald reports that Mr. Rolando Wilson, member of the Island Council, released a number of questions in writing to the Executive Council on Friday. The first question on the implementation of property tax seeks clarification why only the church building is exempted and not the church rectory …

The Daily Herald announces “The Prince and the Pauper” this evening, Friday, July 12, at 6 pm in The Bottom. The youth production is the outcome of a series of week-long faith-based workshopsTheir leader is Phyllis Stroud, resident of La Puente, California, who is a licensed marriage and family therapist. …

SXM Trails Club President Juste Manuel announces in The Daily Herald that his club expects hikers from St. Croix, Martinique and the U.S. to join residents from the French and the Dutch side of St Maarten in climbing many of the island’s picturesque trails. It is a five-day event which …