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Saba News Archive: News Items

The path to Coral Recovery: Scientific Foundations and Practical Lessons

During the 2019 edition of the DCNA Convention on Bonaire, biologists from local protected area management organizations including Aruba National Park Foundation, STINAPA Bonaire, Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire, CARMABI Curaçao, Saba Conservation Foundation, Sint Maarten Nature Foundation, STENAPA and CNSI of Sint Eustatius will be united on October 28th for …

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Death and funeral announcement of ISHMAEL LEVENSTON

“I have been there for you all my life.” It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of ISHMAEL MATHEW AMEAL LEVENSTON Affectionally known as “Ezzy or Ishi.” Sunrise: July 23, 1940. Sunset: October 19, 2019   He leaves to mourn his: Beloved children: Dave Levenstone & family …

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Public Meeting Island Council, November 7

PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby invites you to attend a Public Island Council meeting on Thursday November 7th, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Government Administration Building. The agenda is as follows: 1.      Opening and announcements 2.      Approval of the …

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New waste bins arrive in Saba

Recently a supply of new garbage bins arrived on Saba. In the coming weeks, the Public Works Department will make an inventory on the island and relocate existing bins or place new bins where needed. Thee same color system applies for the new bins: orange for recyclables (glass, plastic, tin …

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Ishmael Levenston passes away age 79

Former Member of the Island Council of Saba Ishmael Matthew Ameal Levenston passed away at Henry Every Senior Citizens Home in The Bottom at the age of 79. His son Dave Levenstone announced his father’s death on Saturday. Levenston entered Saba politics in 1975, following in the footsteps of his …

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Sea & Learn 2019 – week 4

Every year during the month of October, Sea & Learn hosts more than a dozen world-renowned scientific experts for a month-long environmental awareness event. There are many exciting activities and ways to learn from casual evening presentations at local hotels and restaurants to hands-on field projects and interactive activities for …

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One-third of electricity renewable on Caribbean islands

In 2018, the Caribbean Netherlands produced 136 million kWh of electricity. Of this amount, 45.1 million kWh came from renewable sources, equivalent to 33 percent of total electricity production. Production levels on the three islands were just as high as in 2017, but a larger part has been produced sustainably. …

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First cases completed by the Medical Disciplinary Court Dutch Caribbean

The Medical Disciplinary Court Dutch Caribbean (Medisch Tuchtcollege Caribisch Nederland – MTCN) completed its first cases this week. It concerned three disciplinary complaints against two doctors and one dentist. One of the complaints was partially declared justified and a warning was issued. The other two complaints were declared unfounded. Every …

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Traditional Cottages on Saba and life in the past

Dutch Museum Saba organized in the past years in September the Open Monuments Days, which is a Dutch annual national event in September. However the lack of tourists in September made us decide to look for another opportunity. In the month of October there is always on Saba the remarkable …

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CBS reports a small increase in prices on Saba

In the last quarter, the prices of goods and services on Saba were on average 0.3 percent up year-on-year. Clothing, fresh fruit, and vegetables rose in price. Fresh fruit and vegetables were 28.5 and 9.4 percent more expensive respectively. Petrol was 6.0 percent more expensive while electricity was 13.7 percent …

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