Saba to explore feasibility of wind energy
SABA—The Public Entity Saba, the Saba Electric Company (SEC) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy are exploring ways to further expand the share of renewable…
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Saba prepares phased implementation single-use plastics ban
SABA—The Public Entity Saba is preparing the phased implementation of the single-use plastic products ban in 2021. A legislation proposal has been drafted and sent to the Island…
Community assistance requested in a criminal case.
In a previously posted press release issued by the Sint Maarten Police Force on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020, it was mentioned that a male suspect with initials E.Y. was arrested for…
Two positive COVID-19 cases
SABA—As of Saturday, August 1, Saba has two new positive cases of COVID-19, Island Governor Jonathan Johnson announced in a special audio bulletin.Both concerned imported cases,…
Minister Doran: Proposal for the reinstatement of article 28a of the National Ordinance Spatial Development Plan unanimously approved by Parliament
On Friday, July 31st the House of Parliament unanimously approved the proposal for the reinstatement of article 28a of the National Ordinance Spatial Development Plan presented…
Dutch St. Maarten Reopens To US Visitors, French St. Martin Remains Closed
St. Maarten continues with plans to reopen today, August 1st, to the U.S. Market. Considering this, a decision has been made by Madam Préfète Sylvie Feucher to close the…
Hurricane and Disaster Passes are Only Valid for the Holder of the Pass
The application process for the annual Hurricane Passes for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season concluded at the end of the June. There are two types of passes, the Disaster Pass…
St. Maarten on schedule to re-open on August 1st, 2020, to the US, with a strict protocol
St. Maarten will open on August 1st, 2020, to travelers from the US. The safety of visitors and residents remains the top priority for the country. In preparation of opening, site…
COCI Appoints Jude Houston as New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI), through its president Benjamin Ortega is pleased to announce and welcome the appointment of its…
Travelers to St. Maarten must submit an online health authorization request
The Ministry of Health recently launched a website to streamline the process for visitors coming to St. Maarten to submit a mandatory health authorization…