Wednesday , October 4 2023

Announcements – offline

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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.  

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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