Saba, also known as “The Unspoiled Queen”, has successfully applied for recognition of its sustainability policy and achievements through the Green Destinations Award program. This program certifies and promotes sustainable…
Day: June 28, 2022
PFP: Ombudsman’s report is the final straw in a long list of poor governance
~ Calls on Minister Doran to resign; requests Urgent Public Meeting ~PHILIPSBURG – Following Monday’s publication of the Ombudsman’s report on the tendering and awarding process of the garbage collection…
Minister Ottley kickstarts collaborations with Curaçao for registry of medical professionals.
The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Mr. Omar Ottley has gained the commitment from the Minister of Public Health in Curaçao, Drs. Dorothy Pietersz-Janga to join forces…
Actions taken by VROMI and Police against permit holder in Simpson-Bay who failed to comply with the conditions in his permit
In co-operation with several other government agencies, the police had conducted an action at one of the Simpson-Bay license establishments.The permit holders had placed a wooden shack and several plant…
Incidents with scooter riders
Over the last few days, traffic department personnel had to conduct several investigations into traffic accidents in which scooters were involved and whereby the riders suffer severe injuries.In several of…
Saba Electric Company, Public Entity Saba address increasing electricity bills
The recent announcement by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM),concerning another increase in the maximum rates for the distribution of electricity, has understandablyraised concerns in the community.Saba Electric…
One SXM reiterates call for referendum
On the eve of Emancipation Day, July 1, 2022, the One SXM Association reiterates its call to the Parliament of St. Maarten to hold a referendum “post haste,” consulting the…
Guana Chat Child Helpline expands to other islands
The partnership between Fundacion Telefon pa Hubetud Aruba and the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) for the ‘Guana Chat’ child helpline in the Caribbean Netherlands is a reality.…
The SSS Father’s Day Car Raffle was a huge success.
Hosted by Sint Maarten, Saba, and St Eustatius Lions Clubs, the SSS Father’s Day Raffle final drawing was held on Sunday, June 19 th , 2022, and was a huge…