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New Dutch Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Ronald Plasterk officially took over the tasks of departing Minister Liesbeth Spies on Monday following the swearing-in of the new Rutte-Asscher cabinet by Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands at Palace Huis ten Bosch. The changing of the guard took place at …
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Governor Johnson voted Saba’s Person of the Year
The 6th Annual Saba People’s Choice Awards and Talent Show 2012 took place at Sunny Valley Youth Centre in The Bottom on Saturday, November 3. Island Governor Jonathan Johnson was elected Person of the Year in the annual event, organized by Malofi Foundation and Lorsim Productions N.V. to celebrate outstanding …
Read More »Chamber of Commerce to elect board member
Within the framework of the upcoming election to fill one spot on the board, the Chamber of Commerce of St. Eustatius and Saba announced that candidates can register between November 5 and November 16. The vacancy is for the period from January 1, 2013, up to and including December 31, …
Read More »The new Dutch Cabinet
Source: Dutch News 2012-11-05
Read More »New cabinet poses with queen, but had to be sworn in twice
Fast work The formation of the new cabinet has taken 54 days which is much faster than the average 83 days it takes to put a majority administration together. The number of women in this cabinet is a record, with women holding five of the 13 ministers’ posts, according to …
Read More »Public entities less confident in future
The residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba have less confidence in the future of the islands despite the increased satisfaction regarding education, health service, safety and the police compared to the previous year. This appears from an experience study that was conducted by order of the National Service Caribbean …
Read More »Dutch Caribbean photo contest a big success
The first Dutch Caribbean international nature photo contest of the Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) and the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA), in conjunction with various Dutch partner organisations, turned out to be a great success. Almost 250 persons together submitted over 1,350 photos to the organisers of the photo contest, …
Read More »Second Colour Me Saba Run scheduled for November 29
Women’s Medical Students Association (WMSA) and Saba Girls Run Club of Saba University School of Medicine (Susom) announced the second Colour me Saba Run, scheduled for November 29, starting at 5:30pm. The run begins at the university gazebo, continues to the gazebo near Well’s Bay, ending at Saba Coffee House …
Read More »DAE starts flights to St. Maarten from Curacao
Dutch Antilles Express will soon start twice-daily flights from Curacao to St. Maarten, marketing director Joaquin Duenas told the Antilliaans Dagblad yesterday. The company will use an ATR 72 aircraft for the service. While this plane will need 50 minutes longer for the trip from Hato to Princess Juliana International …
Read More »Public Entities informed about the process to change thye Constitution
Dutch caretaker Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Liesbeth Spies assured the Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba earlier this week that the process to amend the Dutch Constitution leaves room for another final constitutional model if that is what the islands want. Bonaire, St. Eustatius and …
Read More »KLM replaces old MD11 aircraft with Airbus 330 on Antillian routes
After 20 years of flying to the Caribbean, KLM stopped using their MD-11 on the route to the Dutch Antilles. The MD-11 was replaced by the Airbus 330-200 with two engines. On Sunday October 28, KLM started with the new winter schedule and will be using the Airbus 330.
Read More »"Clash of the Titans" boxing tournament was a great success
he Saba Amateur Boxing Association (SABA), organisers of the “Clash of the Titans” Boxing Tournament succeeded to bring together amateur boxers from Curaçao, Aruba, St. Maarten and Saba on Saturday, October 27, at the Princess Juliana Sports Field in the Bottom. SABA treasurer Kelly Johnson, whose persistence made it all …
Read More »Findings on Statia oil spill presented
Island Governor and Chairman of the Disaster Committee Gerald Berkel informed the media on Wednesday, of the findings of safety experts from The Netherlands concerning the October 20 oil spill at NuStar Statia Terminal. After reviewing all relevant documentation and having conducted site visits, the experts flown in from The …
Read More »Halloween celebrated with support of Lions Club and Child Focus
The island’s villages were brimming with colourful spooky costumes throughout the day and evening on Wednesday. Most children and adult Halloween parties were organised in Windwardside. Saba Lions Club set up camp at Lion Rudolph Hassell’s home, where members gathered to welcome young and old “trick-or-treaters.” Special spooky music and …
Read More »Min. Spies: farewell interview with Suzanne Koelega
Dutch caretaker Minister of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Liesbeth Spies (46) felt proud about the positive result of the recent meetings with delegations from Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. She is not proud about the instruction that Curaçao got from the Kingdom Council of Ministers to get its budget …
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