The annual government firework show will take place on Thursday, December 30th at 7:30 p.m. at The Cove Bay. The public is asked to park on the left side of the road, with the vehicle facing up. In the event, emergency vehicles may have to pass or an evacuation is …
Read More »The Saba Comprehensive School seeks a: Dutch Language Acquisition Teacher
The Saba Comprehensive School (the only school for secondary and vocational education on the island) is still seeking a: Dutch Language Acquisition Teacher (1 FTE) effective August 1, 2022 or as soon as possible. We are looking for a colleague who is interested in making a long-term commitment to the …
Read More »December 8th: start Booster shots
Saba Day Bus Route
Announcement for the Commercial Operating Boat owners and operators in Caribbean Netherlands
The Harbourmasters of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba, and the Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate Caribbean Netherlands (NSI-CN) like to inform the boat owners and operators of the local commercial operating vessels operating under article 41b of the regulation seagoing vessels, the so-called Annex 6 vessels, about the following. As from January 1st, …
Read More »Announcement for the Commercial Operating Boat owners and operators in Caribbean Netherlands
The Harbourmasters of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba and the Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate Caribbean Netherlands (NSI-CN) like to inform the boat owners and operators of the local commercial operating vessels operating under article 41b of the regulation seagoing vessels, the so called Annex 6 vessels, about the following. As from January …
Read More »Registration for VCQ “Early Childhood Education” at SCS – ends Dec. 17
Speed-up your Christmas deliveries at ICS
Saba Day Week and Weekend program lined up
Saba is gearing up for the 46th annual Saba Day Week and Weekend which lasts from Monday, November 29 to December 5. An extensive program with lots of variety has been prepared. The Saba Day Week starts on Monday, November 29 with a Youth Extravaganza of the Sacred Heart School …
Read More »Pre-Travel from Saba testing – Updated Dec. 29
COVID-19 Testing and New January Testing Center Hours Effective Immediately: Due to the high volume for PCR tests same-day results for travel are no longer guaranteed. Please allow 24-48 hours for results. PCR tests will only be given where it is required by the country of destination. Please be prepared …
Read More »Goat removal Fort Bay and Wash and Swanna gut
SCF – Seafood and sharks
Hi! My name is Sanne, I am a Dutch student from Wageningen University. For my internship at the Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) I am conducting a questionnaire on seafood and sharks. The responses will be used in my graduate research. Only Saba Residents should reply. The questionnaire will take approximately 5 …
Read More »From December 8th, Saba offers booster vaccine to 60+
A booster vaccination is an extra dose given to people who are already fully vaccinated to improve the effectiveness of the vaccine. As of December 8th 2021, persons, 60 years and older would be able to receive their Covid-19 booster. When will I receive my invitation? If you are 60 …
Read More »2021 Christmas lighting competition
Saba Comprehensive School is seeking Teaching staff
The Saba Comprehensive School (the only school for secondary and vocational education on the island) seeks a teacher assistant per January 2022: Teacher Assistant (1.0 FTE) Effective January 2022 As the teacher assistant, you should have good organization skills, good attention to detail, the ability to work alone and as …
Read More »The Edge ferry: Saba schedule till November 15
Children’s week – November 15-20th
December 2nd: Saba Fitness Challenge
Fit with Lee, and S’Mike’s Gym Present: SABA STRONGEST! Come out to the Johan Cruyff Court on December 2nd to test your strength. The competition starts at 5:00 p.m. and will finish with prizes for Saba’s Strongest Female, Male and Team! Do you have what it takes to conquer physical …
Read More »Public health department: some people should get a third vaccination against Covid 19
The Health Council in The Netherlands recommended that some people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised (meaning they have a weakened immune system) receive three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, rather than the standard two-dose regimen. Why is a third dose recommended? Vaccination against COVID-19 also works in people with …
Read More »Get ready for the next Bizzy B 5K run: November 6th
The Bizzy B 5K is back! On the 6th of November, you can run or walk 5 kilometers during the Bizzy B 5k in the capital of Saba! Together with friends and family, we will run or walk the same route as the first edition, starting at 7:00 AM . …
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Saba providing free Covid-19 Self Tests
The Public Health Department is now providing free home covid 19 tests. These tests are for persons not required to test as part of our covid-19 testing policy but would still like an extra sense of security. (For example, vaccinated individuals who have recently traveled to high-risk countries and would …
Read More »Sea & Learn: the 2021 Event
From the sky to the ocean floor and all that is between, Sea & Learn on Saba invites you to explore nature and enhance your environmental awareness. 2021 will be the 18th month-long event of this award-winning program. The 2021 program will be here before you know it! Check out …
Read More »Saba Electric: Incandescant bulb exchange offer
Covid-19 travel regulations: none
Note: As Saba has their own EHAS operational, same day transit travelers to Saba no longer need to apply in the Sint Maarten EHAS system, but only the Saba EHAS system. Proof of the Saba EHAS approval must be demonstrated when transiting through Princess Juliana Airport Sint Maarten.
Read More »Women’s Breast Cancer Info Session – September 2nd
The past year and ongoing pandemic have been a powerful reminder that we are all in this together and our actions have the power to protect the most vulnerable among us in a big way. The same holds true for women with breast cancer. On September 2nd, 2021 at 5 …
Read More »REGULATIONS RELATED TO INTERISLAND TRAVEL BY BOAT
REGULATIONS RELATED TO INTERISLAND TRAVEL BY BOAT Pleasure or fishing vessels are not allowed to transport passengers while asking money to do so. Requesting some sort of financial compensation for boat trips from St. Eustatius to Saba or the other way around is strictly prohibited. This means that the owner …
Read More »Saba residents can hand in petitions to the Court of Justice in person
The Joint Court of Justice of Aruba. Curacao, Sint Maarten and of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba hereby informs the public that there will be an opportunity for persons residing in Saba and Sint Eustatius to file their petitions in person. Saba A Court Recorder will be present to collect the …
Read More »Filing for profit tax 2020 delayed until December
The final filing date for profit tax on the 2020 annual accounts, which was set for September 30, 2021, has been postponed until December 31, 2021, due to circumstances caused by the coronavirus. “It is quite conceivable that companies and organisations shall not be able to do this before the …
Read More »July 1st: Emancipation Day
Webinar “Invest EU programme for the OCTs”
WEBINAR REGISTRATION / LAST DAY TO REGISTER: Wednesday, 30 June 2021 InvestEU is a completely new programme that will become the sole EU source of loans and equity financing for OCTs. Triggering more than €372 billion in additional investment over the period 2021-27, the InvestEU Programme aims to give an …
Read More »Join DCNA’s Free Big Live Nature Quiz and Win a Sailing Trip – July 2nd
The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) invites all residents on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Maarten, and Sint Eustatius to participate in the first Big Live Nature Quiz on Friday 2nd of July, 6 pm. It’s free, online, live, interactive and includes questions about Dutch Caribbean animals. This fun quiz is …
Read More »Child Focus: Saba Danza , June 12th, 2021
SACS & Child Focus Foundation present: Saba Danza Dance Performance on June 12th @ Eugenius Center from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend!
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Travel and Test Requirements Saba – Frequently Asked Questions
1. What do I have to do to travel from Saba? There are no local requirements to leave the island. Travelers should be mindful of the travel requirements of their destination(s). 2. Two nights away from Saba? No testing? When vaccinated, Saba residents traveling to a high-risk country, for example, …
Read More »Invitation to view the Public Island Council meeting on Thursday June 3rd, 2021
PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby invites the general public to VIEW the live stream of the Public Island Council meeting on the Saba Government Facebook page on Thursday June 3rd, 2021 at 2:00 pm The agenda is as follows: Opening and announcements Approval of the agenda Island Council …
Read More »Invitation to view the meeting of the Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba on June 1st
Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby invites the general public to VIEW the live stream of the Public Central Committee meeting on the Saba Government Facebook page on Tuesday June 1st, 2021 at 2:00 pm The agenda is as follows: Opening Approval of the agenda Approval of the …
Read More »Requirements for travelling on The Edge to and from SXM
What you need for entering SXM with The Edge as a vaccinated Saba resident. 1. Visit stmaartenehas.com 2. Fill in the application form, -You will need your passport information. -Fort Bay is the port of departure. -If you are staying more than 24 hours you will need a debit/credit card …
Read More »Memorial Service Eelke Verscheuren
Dear all, This Friday, Dr. Lotte and her family will have the funeral service for their son Eelke in The Netherlands. To give our love and support from Saba we will host a memorial service at the same time. The community of Saba is invited to come and join the …
Read More »Saba’s Covid Testing Center is open
As of May 1st, The Public Health Department has opened a central testing center. The testing center will be used to test children (10 yrs. and younger) on arrival, persons finishing quarantine, and persons needing tests for travel purposes. The testing center is located behind M&A Snack Bar (Topogigo) and …
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