In 2017 the consumers organisation Fundashon Tienda pa Konsumidó Boneiru (FTpKB) discovered food items in many supermarkets that were past their dates of expiry. Many consumers do not know what the date of expiry on a food item means. So we give you an advice and will try to clarify. …
Read More »New travel schedule The Edge: January 2018
Invitation to public Central Committee and Island Council meetings, December 14th, 2017
Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba will meet on Thursday December 14th, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Government Administration Building. The agenda for said meeting is 1. Opening 2. Approval of the agenda 3. Approval of the Minutes from the Central Committee meeting on Nov. …
Read More »Public holidays on Saba in 2018
The Executive Council of the Public Entity Saba would hereby like to inform you of the following. The Official Public Holidays for 2018 are as follows: • New Year’s Day- January 1 • Good Friday -March 30 • Easter Sunday – April 1 • Easter Monday -April 2 • King’s Birthday …
Read More »PCN representative postpones November visit to Saba
By means of this notice PCN rep. Ingra Bennett would like to inform the public that the November month work visit has been postponed. However, she will be back on Saba for the last time for 2017 around December 18 or 19. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you. If …
Read More »Santa arrives on Saba on December 17th
25th international conference “Sustainable business between the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Caribbean region and South/Latin America”
Interexpo Curacao has been organising business match-making and theme conferences geared towards doing business in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Caribbean islands and Suriname for 25 years. In 2017, Interexpo will organise the 25th international conference “Sustainable business between the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Caribbean region and South/Latin …
Read More »Dutch Museum reopens October 1st
Dutch Museum Saba re-opened on the 1st of October and will – as always – be open every day from 1 pm to 5 pm. It features presentations (video) about the transatlantic colonization starting around 1600 in relation to the sugar trade. This is an activity within the framework of …
Read More »SXM government launches website to communicate with citizens
The St. Maarten government has launched a special website through which they intend to communicate with their citizens: www.sxmemergency.org
Read More »“Go-Fund-Me” page for assisting Saba
Hello, my name is Tamella Hassell. I was on Saba during the hurricane Irma. I just started a GOFUNDME page for Saba, The Unspoiled Queen. You can find the page HERE. I hope that that people who don’t live there , but visit, can make a donation. All proceeds will go …
Read More »PCN visit of September is cancelled
By means of this notice PCN would like to inform the general public that the monthly visit for September will not go ahead as planned. This is due to St. Maarten’s airport condition after Hurricane Irma. For urgent matters or concerns please call 4166860 or email at saba-office@pensioenfondscn.com.
Read More »Delivery of goods from SXM to Saba
Message from ICS Hurricane Irma has left a path of destruction in St. Maarten and has not spared the harbor. However, we received some encouraging news that the Caribtrans containers that are currently in St. Maarten, are safe! That means our shipment is safe! Caribtrans St. Maarten is currently in …
Read More »Info provided by the Dutch Government concerning Irma
On their website rijksoverheid.nl the Dutch government provides information for Dutch citizens on the various arrangements they have organized in the wake of hurricane Irma. The site is in Dutch only. Sort the items on “date”. Click here for access.
Read More »Red Cross website for announcing you’re safe and well
After a disaster or emergency, letting your family and friends know that you are safe and well can bring your loved ones great peace of mind. This website of the Red Cross organisation is designed to help make that communication easier. You can choose for what situation you want to …
Read More »KNMI – Tropical Cyclone bulletin
Dutch Meteorological Institute – KNMI TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 1 INFORMATION MESSAGE NO. 1 Date: Sunday September 03, 2017 Time: 05:09 local time Watches/warnings: There are no watches or warnings in effect at this time. At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Irma was located near latitude …
Read More »KNMI: MODERATE risk for tropical storm winds from hurricane Irma (Updated)
Royal Dutch Weather Institute – KNMI Weather forecast for Saba and Sint Eustatius Sunday 03 until Monday 04 September 2017 Partly cloudy with a chance of a shower It is partly cloudy with a chance of a shower. High temperatures around 32°C, low temperatures around 26°C. Winds are east- to …
Read More »Invitation public meeting of Island Council – Monday, August 21
Public Notice The Acting Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby invites the general public to attend a Public Island Council meeting on Monday August 21st, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Government Administration Building. The agenda is as follows: 1. Opening and announcements 2. Approval of the agenda 3. …
Read More »Invitation public meeting of Central Committee – Monday, August 21
Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba will meet on Monday August 21st, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Government Administration Building. The agenda for said meeting is 1. Opening 2. Approval of the agenda 3. Approval of the Minutes from the Central Committee meeting on June …
Read More »Seaba Reach celebrates with Banana Salsa Party: July 1st
Vacancy for Quality & Policy Officer at Saba Health Care Foundation
Saba Health Care Foundation & Benevolent Foundation Saba are looking for a: Quality & Policy Officer What does the job entail To enhance and guarantee the quality of care and general processes within the two organizations. By doing so ensuring that patients & clients receive an optimal level of quality …
Read More »Shark Week 2017 – June 3-11
Farmer’s Market in The Bottom – Every Monday 10-13
Invitation to Central Committee meeting Wednesday, June 7
Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba will meet on Wednesday June 7th, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Government Administration Building. The agenda for said meeting is Opening Approval of the agenda Approval of the Minutes from the Central Committee meeting on March 16th, 2017 Opportunity …
Read More »Invitation to public Island Council meeting, Wednesday, June 7
PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby invites the general public to attend a Public Island Council meeting on Wednesday June 7th, 2017 at 3:00 pm at the Government Administration Building. The agenda is as follows: Opening and announcements Approval of the agenda Island Council Incoming …
Read More »Trade Mission May 31st
Dear business representative, As you are probably be informed already, the Chamber of Commerce is organizing in cooperation with the Saba Business Association a Trade mission on May 31st. (See attachment for more detailed information.) The purpose of this trade mission is to meet companies from The Netherlands, Aruba, Suriname, …
Read More »Summer School 2017
The Saba Comprehensive School is sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science to start Summer School during the first two weeks of July, 2017 (July 3 – July 14). The SCS Summer School will provide lessons and activities between 8am and 12am during the summer vacation for students …
Read More »CoC and SBA support Business EXpo event on Saba, May 31st
Dear all, The Chamber of Commerce and in an effort to stimulate business on the Island in collaboration with the The Business Association is seeking your participation in the following: This year is the 23rd Inter Expo organized by Mr. Peter Oerlemans of the Netherlands. The Expo is annual event …
Read More »PCN Pension reduction informative presentation Saba
Windward Islands Bank – FAQ
Windward Islands Bank published the following information for their customers on Saba:
Read More »CXC Registrar meets with parents at SCS
All parents, including those with children in primary and pre-schools, are invited to come and meet with Caribbean Examinations Council CXC Registrar Glenroy Cumberbatch at Saba Comprehensive School (SCS) on Thursday, March 23, 6:00pm- 8:00pm. Cumberbatch will be there, together with SCS school management, to answer any questions or queries …
Read More »Child Focus Foundation is looking for an Instructor and Coordinator of the Arts Program
Instructor and Coordinator of the Arts Program Job Opportunity (30 hours): Summary: Child Focus Foundation is an after-school activities center providing a wide array of activities for youth on the island of Saba in the Dutch Caribbean. The Instructor and Coordinator of the Arts Program is responsible for overseeing and …
Read More »Road works for installation of fiber optic cable, March 27 – April 26
During the upcoming weeks there will be construction to some meter walls and fiber optics cable is to be installed by SEC and HES Con throughout the island’s road infrastructure. The predicted dates for this work are as follow: Meter wall construction to be performed commencing March 13th, 2017 in …
Read More »Short term parking regulations will be enforced in Windwardside
We hereby inform the public of the following: Parking in Windwardside Since March 1St 2016, new regulations regarding short term parking came into force in Windwardside. This message is a reminder of the applicable rules. The following parking lots are for short term parking only: in front of the Tourist …
Read More »New Child Focus production: The Little Mermaid
Child Focus is happy to announce our upcoming play: The Little Mermaid Directed by: Jackie Daley This under the sea musical adventure follows the story of Ariel, a headstrong teenage mermaid who dreams of living on land the way humans do. In this never seen before adaptation, complete with …
Read More »Fort Bay Road closed March 18th through March 19th – Amended
Amended Notice We hereby inform the public of the following: Road construction of the “S” corner. Construction of the “S” corner will begin on Saturday March 18th at 12 noon through Sunday March 19th at 12 noon. On Saturday starting at 5:30 am until 8:00pm public transportation will be provided …
Read More »Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba will meet on Thursday March 16th
Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba will meet on Thursday March 16th, 2017at 10:00 am at the Government Administration Building. The agenda for said meeting is 1. Opening 2. Approval of the agenda 3. Approval of the Minutes from the Central Committee meeting on November 9th, …
Read More »Town Hall meeting on Medical Evaluation and Reimbursement of Sick-Leave Pay – February 20
The Community of Saba, As per January 1st, 2017 the Department of Social Affairs and Labour has implemented a policy change that concerns all employers within the private sector and their employees. This has been done mainly to facilitate the proficiency in which reimbursement claim, for wages paid to sick employees, will be processed. …
Read More »Saba Government announces 3 vacancies
At the Department of Public Works & Sanitation there is a vacancy to be filled as a Maintenance Worker. The Public Entity of Saba in search of a hands-on Human Resource Manager, who along with colleagues, will implement policy and initiate development. With the management of the organization, you are the promoter …
Read More »Elections 2017: Koos Sneek, CDA candidate #49, visits Saba, February 9-12
2017 elections Second Chamber Koos Sneek is CDA candidate #49. He is visiting Saba on February 9-12
Read More »Introduction of Canadian private school St. Maarten ,CIA, Eugenius Center, February 17.
St. Maarten’s Caribbean International Academy (CIA) will be hosting an event for parents and students at the Eugenius Center Windward Side on Friday, February 17th at 7PM. The purpose of this event is to present a brand new boarding facility at a Canadian private school able to offer one of …
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