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Saba Divers Exhibiting at world's biggest water sports fair in Düsseldorf December 29, 2012
Saba Divers & Scout's Place Hotel on Saba will send its representatives for the 13th time to the world's biggest water sports fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. The famous European show will open its doors on January 19th and runs until January 27th. Besides German water sport enthusiasts it attracts many visitors from neighboring countries like Holland, Belgium, Switzerland and Austria. Yearly more than a quarter million visitors come to enjoy the newest trends in water sports and diving while visiting the show.
The dedicated dive hall offers dive tanks with live presentations, an entertainment and information stage, major suppliers and manufactures of dive gear, representatives of dive destinations worldwide and many specialist dive tour operators.
Saba Divers & Scout's Place is a well-known exhibitor at the show and has been awarded prizes several times for great service and outstanding performance. For more than 13 years Barbara & Wolfgang Tooten have promoted Saba and its treasures at the show. Their booth is an attractive mix of Caribbean flair and the love of diving.
To visit them and pick up a free DVD, get information first hand and have a chat about the beauty of Saba please go to booth: H3C74
Wendy Schneider of artsontherocks.com presents: Feb.
2013 Artist Retreat workshop @ El Momo Cottages December 28, 2012
February 11th-15th : it’s your time. Enter into a journey of selfdiscovery
. Internationally known, award winning artist,
teacher and intuitive, Jeanne Bessette will be your guide.
Jeanne will take us on a path of self- discovery through artistic
journaling...More>>.
Pop's Place owner wins 2012 Saba Idol Finals December 1, 2012 - By Xallers on November 27, 2012
The winner of the ninth annual Saba Idol competition was crowned at Scout's Place restaurant in Windwardside on Friday night. The honours went to Alphonso Colmenares, in daily life the owner of Pop's Place in Fort Bay harbour. Originally from Colombia, Colmenares was the 2011 Saba Idol's first runner-up with his Spanish salsa and merengue songs.
This year's runner-up was Cory Junker, with only one point behind Colmenares' 165. Junker, who hails from the United States, is the owner of Saba Coffee House and Café Luna roastery in The Bottom. Canadian Saba Comprehensive School teacher Mark Dodds was second runner-up. This year's jury comprised former Saba Idol winner and barbershop owner from the Dominican Republic Johnny Mateo, Saba Divers and Scout's Place owner Barbara Tooten from Germany and former Idol winner Irvine "Topo" Riley from Saba.
Colmenares convinced the jury and the crowd with his salsa and merengue songs and stage acting. He danced on stage together with former Saba Idol and dancer Micheline Hinse. Junker was a blast with his rendition of several rock-and-roll songs and his special performance of "I'm too sexy." The scene was complete when his wife Kali Junker came on stage and ripped his shirt off in one move. The scene sparked a lot of excitement, especially with the women in the crowd, as the performer sported his muscles and tattoos on top of his vocal skills. Dodds' Culture Club performance in a Boy George outfit proved no less fantastic.
Scout's Place manager Wolfgang Tooten was the evening's host, putting on a fun and entertaining show for the large crowd. He mentioned the continued support of the many local as well as St. Maarten businesses that patron the annual competition. The growing fame of Saba Idols brought together many locals and foreigners alike, and reportedly led to several former competitors and St. Maarten residents booking trips to Saba in conjunction with the Saba Idol finals. The support and growing popularity of the competition opens the way for ambitious "super-special plans" for next year's 10th Saba Idol, said Tooten.
Source: "The Daily Herald" 2012-11-27
Go Green, Go to the Farm (the Cuban Garden)
November 19, 2012 -
This is the organoponic farm of The Level. Here ecology and organic food production for the people; vegetables, roots and fruits, also herbs, flowers and medical plants.
It is produced through the organic soil of manure mixed with different type of components. Most of Saba's restaurants and guesthouses and many private citziens buy their vegetables from what is now known as the Cuban garden. Click here to fiond out more.
To read Will Johnson's historical account of the Cuban Farm click here.
Police Force launches multilingual website
November 13, 2012 -
SABA/ST. EUSTATIUS--The Police Force Caribbean
Netherlands launched the multilingual Website
www.politiecn.com on Thursday.
The Website has sections in English, Dutch and Papiamentu
and provides not only information to residents of
Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, but also the possibility to
ask questions and download information leaflets.
Chief of Police Jan Rooijakker is proud of the Force's
new Website. "With the introduction of our new Website
we will be able to inform you better about what the Police
Force Caribbean Netherlands stands for, what we are doing
and what you may expect from us," Rooijakker stated
in the introduction to the Website.
In the near future, it will be augmented with a public database
of lost-and-found items, while a digital blackboard
will be made available to police officers.
It is not yet possible to report crimes online. This requires
an adaptation of the Criminal Procedure Law BES.
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Casey's Pet Services
November 1, 2012 -
All your pet needs available at Casey's Pet Services - nail trims, ear cleaning, pet sitting, etc.
More
Tenth Sea and Learn season opens with lecture on Tarpon September 24, 2012 - SABA--One week before opening night, Sea and Learn
lecture series organizers are brimming with excitement,
putting the final touches on the most ambitious lectures
and activities season yet.
While many details are still under wraps, the opening
night for the 10th Annual Sea and Learn on October 1,
starting at 5:30pm at the renovated and upgraded Fort
Bay harbor, promises to be a big splash.
The feature presentation by visiting scientist Micheline
Guindon will be on: "Tarpon: The Silver Kings of the Caribbean."
Organizers hope to have the tarpons attracted
into the harbor as prime-time "guests" for the opening
night.
There will be live music, catering provided by Deep
End restaurant and a modern dance performance by Micheline
Hinse and Rachel Thijssen.
The lecture series features nature researches from
around the world, working in cross-cutting conservation
fi elds and interested in the rich bio-diversity provided by
Saba's marine and terrestrial nature parks.
In return for the chance to research the island, the nature
experts give back to the community in the form of
school and afterschool youth activities, public and freeof-
charge lectures, field projects and guided tours for locals
and tourists alike.
The lectures seek to raise awareness about the rich natural
heritage of the island, and foster the education of the
next generation of "safe-keepers" to sustain the viability
of the island's eco-tourism.
Main sponsors are KulturA, Mondriaan Foundation,
Prince Bernhard Culture Fund and William Froelich
Foundation.
Scout's Place proudly presents: 9th annual Saba Idol Competition 2012 September 15, 2012 - The time has come again. Now you can join the Saba's famous "Saba Idol" competition. Come and watch the qualification round and especially the semi-finals and finals. Is fun, entertaining and a great event. Scout's Place presents for the 9th time the Saba Idol Competition in 2012. Previous winners include performers from Saba, Canada, The US, The Netherlands and the Dominican Republic.
The Saba Idol competition is one of the most watched events during the low season on Saba and videos of previous competitions are available on YouTube. During Sabaoke Night, every Friday night, one part of the night will be dedicated to the qualification for the singers.
Contestants have to sing six songs (two each time) within six weeks. These songs will be judged and contestants will be awarded points. The six highest point achievers will take part in the semi-finals in November and the three winners of the semi-finals will take part in the finals at the end of November. To register you can do the following: come to Sabaoke night and let Barbara know, via face book, or call Barbara. Points are awarded for: each five points for stage performance, vocals, lyrics and audience reaction. The maximum points for one song are twenty. Point count will be published weekly on face book: Saba Idol
Due to our generous sponsors there are great prizes to win. It's fun and entertaining. Don't take it to serious but serious enough so you could become the winner. The last three have to sing two songs at the finals and prepare a special performance for that night, which can also involve friends, duets, dress ups and small shows.
We thank in advanced all the generous sponsors of the event: Satel NV Saba, Summit Resort SXM, Queen's Garden Resort on Saba, OCI insurances SXM, Nagico insurance, Gulf insurance, AK7 HairXperts SXM, Netco Wine Cellars SXM, Antillean Liquors SXM, Lizzy's Beach Bar SXM, Saba Divers Saba, Scout's Place Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Saba, Edge 2 SXM, Dawn 2 Saba, Keijzer Computer SXM, Mateo Barber Shop Saba and The Saba Coffeehouse.
Contact : Wolfgang
Email : home@scoutsplace.com
Phone : 416 1050
Satel Press release
August 31, 2012 - Press Release
Satel upgrades internet speed and streamlines package offerings
Saba's local telecommunications company Satel has recently introduced new changes to the range of services that they offer to customers. Customers will have noticed that their internet speeds over the past month have increased significantly. More
Tales from My Grandmother's Pipe - A History of Saba by Sabans
August 31, 2012 -
I am happy to announce that Will Johnson's BOOK "Tales from my Grandmother's Pipe" (Updated & upgraded Fifth Edition) can be pre-ordered via the following link ray.artygraphic.com/books.htm and payable via Paypal or credit card.
PRE-SALE starts today and delivery will begin in 3-4 weeks, hot off the press. For anyone needing several copies or drop shipments in continental USA, please send me a detailed email (raymond.s.simmons @ gmail.com) with instructions and I will send you a detailed invoice.
It will make for a great present for those "Of Saban Descent" for the holidays. The investment is only $20.00 per book plus shipping, which varies depending on number of books ordered, delivery method (i.e. drop-shipment) and location. Please SHARE the message.
DCNA photo contest
August 8, 2012 -
Will you be the one to take the most beautiful photo of colourful Dutch Caribbean nature? Then enter our photo competition now!
This year is the 25th anniversary of the Saba Conservation Foundation. To celebrate this, the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance is organising a nature photo competition. This photo competition is about celebrating the outstanding nature found on the Dutch Caribbean islands. Everyone can join in - young and old, professional photographer, or amateur.
This is how it works
There are four categories you can join:
Nature as it is
This is the 'hard core' nature photo category. No manipulation…. Pure nature! Nature as you see it
This is where you give your own twist to nature. Take the photo in a special way, give it a creative touch, do some special post treatment tricks - here, you can really 'go for it'! Nature for kids
A special category for kids - if you're younger than 16 you can join. Nature @ your fingertips
No high level camera, but have you got one on your mobile phone? Then this is the place to be. Take that one special shot with your mobile and join the competition.
Click on the category link you want to enter and the entry form will appear on your screen. Fill in the form, select your photo and push the send button to start uploading. All photos will be checked before being presented in the gallery.
What are the prizes?
In each category, we have great prizes. You can win beautiful nature books, or a luxury print of your winning photo. There are special prizes for kids. We will award nature photography workshops, photo equipment, a subscription to a magazine for the best photos…. There are loads of interesting prizes! Apart from prizes in each category, there is a BIG PRIZE for the overall winner:
An eight-day trip for two to the beautiful island of Saba!
If the overall winner is from Saba he or she will win a comparable trip to one of the other five islands.
Competition rules
All photos entered must be made in the Dutch Caribbean. The photo can be from one of the six islands, or in the territorial waters surrounding them.
The competition starts on the 21st of June 2012. The last day to upload your images is the 21st of September 2012.
You may upload as many photos as you wish. For each photo, you must fill in the complete entry form.
Independent jury
There is an independent jury - the members are:
Glenn Holm - Dir. Tourist office of Saba
Mauricio Handler - Professional marine photographer, formerly part of the photography team of National Geographic
Rene Alblas - Photo Editor of Roots, the Nature Magazine of the Netherlands
Henkjan Kievit - Professional photographer, working on a book about the beauty of the Dutch Caribbean nature.
Adolescent Magnificent Frigatebird in Care of the Marine Park
August 8, 2012 -
An adolescent magnificent frigatebird has been taken into care at the marine park. Upon report by Sea Saba dive instructor Kelly, the exhausted, starved and flea ridden bird was picked up in Fort Bay harbor by marine park ranger Keith Murphy last Thursday. With the help of other SCF staff and volunteers, it was given a flea bath and has been fed twice daily with live brown chromis and sardines to bring it back to strength. More
Bistro del Mare lunch!
August 1, 2012 - Bistro del Mare at Shearwater Resort is now serving lunch on Friday and Saturday poolside. Click here for details..
Summer Festival 2012 opens Monday July 23rd - Press Release
July 18, 2012 SABA--It's that time of year again for Sabans, family and friends abroad and foreigners to gather in festivity for Saba 2012 Summer Festival,the island's largest cultural exhibition celebrated yearly during the last week of July. With the theme "Jump Up, Free up yourself for Saba Summer Festival 2012," the recently released calendar of events provides a line-up of international bands throughout the week.
Full Press Relase.
Little Green Shop opens doors in Saba
July 16, 2012 - The Little Green Shop, a fresh addition
to Saba's arts and crafts scene, opened its doors in Windwardside across from Lambee's place.
The shop annex atelier is the brainchild of artist and entrepreneur Marie Petit.
More>>.
Saban Hospitality Gets Rave Reviews
July 10, 2012
SABA--Several hospitality businesses in Saba received positive
reviews from tourism business-ranking organizations.
Scout Place's owner Wolfgang Tooten said he received a
TripAdvisor 2012 Certificate of Excellence in hospitality
on the island, designating his business as an establishment
which constantly achieves outstanding traveller reviews.
TripAdvisor also designated Queen's Gardens Resort as
one of the top 25 best service hotels in the Caribbean in
the 2012 Travellers' Choice. The resort was ranked twelfth.
Shearwater Resort ranked well with rave reviews as Saba's
number one bed and breakfast.
Scout's Place also received a letter from The Netherlandsbased
holiday review hallmark Zoover International, on being
awarded a "recommended" establishment status based
on guests' reviews for "exceptional" accommodations. The
business succeeded to maintain over a long time an 8.3 score
out of 10.
Other establishments on Saba that received high ratings
were El Momo Cottages (8.6), Queen's Gardens (8.8) and
Ecolodge Rendez-vous (8.9).
Scout's Place has in the meantime reinforced its efforts in
targeting the German- speaking sport-diver market in Europe.
Scout's Place sponsored a two-week visit of director
of the German Sporttaucher magazine, Nina Zschiesche to
spotlight Saba's tourism product.
Zschiesche already wrote positive reviews in the German
Unterwasser (Underwater) magazine, one of the biggest European
magazines for dive vacation aficionados, with distribution
throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Greetings from Sea & Learn!
June 26, 2012 - This year the Sea & Learn Foundation celebrates a landmark year with its 10th anniversary event. Born from a desire to promote and preserve Saba's eco-tourism product, Sea & Learn has hosted month-long environmental awareness programs every October on the island of Saba. By collaborating with the Saba Conservation Foundation, local businesses, schools, and community groups, Sea " Learn has invited world-renowned nature experts to illuminate and convey the value of nature, both worldwide and locally on Saba. For more information about our confirmed experts for this year visit our website with more experts to come. Some new and familiar faces will present on a wide range of topics including pollination, bioluminescence, Saba's Spiny Lobsters, marine mammals of the region, Saba's Iguanas, the Saba Bank, and fresh perspectives and new research on Saba's birds, orchids, and coastal morphology.
As we prepare for our 10th annual event this year we also commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Saba Conservation Foundation. We invite you all to join us as we celebrate this landmark year for conservation on Saba.
Visualization vs. realization
February 11, 2012 - Who doesn't love a fantastic image of a seahorse? What makes one picture come alive while another fails to capture your attention? Whether you're a novice with a point and shoot or you're considering the big purchase of a digital SLR, you want to make the most of your images.
This is why we at Sea Saba have partnered with renowned National Geographic contributor Mauricio Handler to offer in-depth underwater photography workshops. Follow this link to learn more about last December's workshop and see some of the incredible pictures.
New! Thai/Pan-Asian food at Shearwater Resort
February 1, 2012 - Starting Monday, February 6th, Bistro del Mare at Shearwater Resort will be opened for Dinner! The theme for Monday is Thai/Pan-Asian food which will include a selection of small plates and entrees priced from 6 - 18. Click here more information and check out our menu.
SCF reintroduces Guide Hikes with James "Crocodile" Johnson
January 7, 2012 - Guided hikes with James Johnson were very popular in the past, but due to his prolonged absence, there has not been a regular schedule for a while.
However, we are happy to report that "Guided Hikes" are back every Wednesdays and Fridays, starting at 8:00 AM.
Special hikes (e.g. for divers or private parties and groups) can be arranged on other weekdays. Sign-up sheets and liability release forms are available at the Saba Tourist Bureau. More>>.
Exhibition: Antique Bibles and Books
December 16, 2011 - Dutch antiquities are exhibited in a cottage in Windwardside
After having presented the antique tiles from 1600-1800 with biblical and other scenes,
an exhibition of 8 bibles and 40 books in parchment and leather from between 1640 and 1777
can be seen from the 24th of December until the 3rd of January.
Opening hours: between 10:00 - 12:00 and between 14:00 - 16:00, every day also in weekends.
Entrance fee: $ 1
The ambiance is a renovated cottage in Windwardside (just above Juliana''s hotel)
that is furnished with antiquities in a typical Dutch style (one room mainly 17th and two other rooms 18 th century).
René Caderius van Veen moved his collections from the Netherlands to Saba
and actually the exhibitions are in the cottage where he lives.
Saba's Summer Sargassum Mystery December 4, 2011 - This summer visitors and locals alike witnessed a remarkable prevalence of Sargassum Weed in Saba's waters as well as throughout the Caribbean. Sea Saba dive master Briar Smith goes in depth in our article covering this unique phenomenon. Learn about the cause of this influx and the mysteries that hide within the weeds. Click here for the whole story.
Public Notice October 26, 2011 - public notice regarding the visit of the Royal Family on Saturday, November 5th. More>>
Miss Mother Saba Day Pageant August 25, 2011 - Miss Mother Saba Day Pageant to be held on Thursday December 1st 2011
Interested participants should call one of the following organizers:
Senaida Hassell 416-6113
Lisette Peterson 416-5606
Esthelina Jones 524-3739
Ronald Hassell 416-5640
Cornelius Richardson 416-5764
The pageant will be held at the Princess Juliana Sports field, entry is free
Participants must be a mother either wed or unwed and there is no age limit.
For more information please call one of the abovementioned organizers .
Web group on Facebook, Launched to Help Saba Genealogy Investigation The Bottom, July 10, 2011 - Press Release: Raymond S. Simmons II, a passionate and avid family historian, has founded a free site on Facebook to share family lore, photos and stories of ancestors originating or connected to the tiny island of Saba, Netherlands Antilles. More>>.
2011 Saba Summer Festival! July 8, 2011 - Let Loose and Live!
Get ready for our 2011 Summer Festival: July 25 - July 31. Check out the official schedule.
Tourism Masterplan May 24, 2011 - We are pleased to present the tourism masterplan for your review. We look forward to your feedback.
Please provide comments and suggestions directly to Glenn Holm - Director of Tourism at glenn.holm@sabagov.nl. Download the plan here
March 28, 2011 - Els Mommers displays fibre art images of Saba. At the Peanut Gallery in Winwardside.
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Shipping Advice for Customs - Dawn II & Saba C-Transport, N.V March 27, 2011 - In an effort to ease the process of picking up your shipments from the DAWN II at Fort Bay, here are some suggestions to follow:
Please be at the dock NO later than 7:00 pm so that you may present your invoices to the Customs officers and pay any taxes applicable. Please note that the Customs container closes at 8:00 pm.
Please advise the merchant in Sint Maarten to print two copies and send it with the items. If you would like, you can also ask the merchant to send you the invoice in advance.
It must be an invoice with the price of the goods, not just a packing slip. Please be advised that shipments without pricing listed will be held by customs until an invoice with pricing is submitted.
Be prepared to pay or complete a Declaration of Debt for any ABB tax, if applicable.
Any items not picked up by 8pm on the days of travel (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays) will be held by Customs.
Please note that the Customs container does not have any cold storage capabilities.
Thank you for your continued support and business during this time of adjustment to the new rules and regulations. We also thank you for your time and understanding and apologize for any inconveniences that may occur.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
www.sabactransport.com
Island Council Elections of Saba 2011 March 3, 2011 - Preliminary results for the Island Council Elections of Saba 2011. More
Pagina Stan Huygens 29/10 December 31, 2010 - pagina Stan Huygens 29/10 More
Eventually Saba has a new Saba Idol 2010 December 21, 2010 - Micheline Hinse from The Netherlands won the precious award, held on a yearly basis at Scout's Place Hotel. Micheline convinced with her outstanding performance and singing skills. It was fun for all guests, divers, locals and other vistors on Saba. Especially her final performance of "All that Jazz" got the crowd on to their chairs. First runner up came Felix Mateo of the Domenican Republic. himself a Scout's Place waiter and our own local girl Sheritsa Oleana. All contestents deserve a big round of applause for their great committment and performances. We are looking forward to a great show of the 8th Saba Idol competition in 2011.
Watch the video on YouTube: "Saba Idol 2010" or look for it on the Scout's Place." website:
www.scoutsplace.com
Saba Idol 2010 update November 17, 2010 - Time has come and the final contestants have emerged: On Friday Nov., 26th 2010 Saba will welcome the new and 7th Saba Idol. The contestants are: Micheline from the beautiful country of the Netherlands, Felix from the spicy island of the Dominican Republik & one of our own, Sheritsa from the unspoiled queen of Saba. Scout's Place, will as always, provide the ground floor for this unique event and for this great show. Live entertainment you won't miss!!!
Come relax, sit back & fasten your seat belt for the show of the year. We would like to thank all sponsors for this years competition: Satel/UTS, Netco SXM, Queen's Garden Resort, OCI Insurance SXM, Keijzer Computer, Saba Divers, Scout's Place, Summit Resort SXM, Ferry Dawn 2, Ferry Edge 2, Lizzy's Beach Bar SXM, Xpert Hairsalon SXM. They made sure that we got great prizes for the winners.
See you for the finals and a great, peaceful and fun night out on the Rock. Your Scout's Place Entertainment Team and KJ Werewolfie;
www.scoutsplace.com
Press announcement -- 18 October 2010 The priceless value of three new Dutch municipalities October 18, 2010 -
2010 is the UN Year of Biodiversity. - As from the tenth of October 2010 the Netherlands Antilles are no longer one country. Curaçao and St Maarten become autonomous countries as part of the Dutch Kingdom. And Saba, Statia and Bonaire continue as municipalities of the Netherlands.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food (LNV) have taken this occasion to produce a special issue of Change Magazine (www.changemagazine.nl/bes). The magazine covers a broad range of surrounding the delicate biodiversity on the islands. The difficult relation between economy and ecology ;the threat and chances of tourism ; the search for balance in the relation nature and tourism ; fishery; the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) as an economic tool to let ecology flourish ; the protection of the sea - it's fish, fishermen, coral and many hidden secrets.
This publication gives an impulse to the importance of biodiversity. Importance for the islands themselves, for the Netherlands, for biodiversity worldwide.
Change Magazine is written in Dutch but will soon be available in English.
Aquanautix Blog: Saba Bank now a Marine Protected Area October 6, 2010 -
By Aquanautix -
With an ocean area of ~2500 km2 this makes the Saba Bank the fifth largest marine protected area in the Wider Caribbean after the Seaflower Marine Protected Area (Colombia) with 65000 km2; the Marine Mammal Sanctuary of the Dominican... More>>.
New! Banner Advertising on Our Website! September 26, 2010 -
We are pleased to offer banner advertising on our website. Prices start from US$100/year for great Saba exposure. Click here for details. Email us at tourism@sabagov.nl for more details.
Sea & Learn in October! September 22, 2010 -
The Sea & Learn comprehensive calendar is up and running! Starting October 1st! Click here for the calendar. Check out the full month schedule for presentations, field projects and school programs. More>>.
Saba Idol 2010 September 21, 2010 - Time has come again to start with the 7th annual Saba Idol Competition. Besides a lot of talented singers competing this year for the title of "Saba Idol 2010" there are many exiting prizes to win.
Scout's Place will host for the 7th time in a row the fun filled and unique event at their restaurant every Friday night from the end of September until the finals at the end of November. Besides the competition there will be ham-it-up prizes during this time for the most fun, impressive or action packed song on a weekly basis. Come out and enjoy the best live entertainment on Saba with a great light show & surprising special effects. Sit back, relax and fasten your seat belt...
Scout's Place would like to thank all the sponsors for this year event as there are: Satel N.V., OCI insurance, Summit Resort SXM, Queen's Garden, Xpert Hair salon SXM, Saba Divers & Scout's Place Hotel, Keijzer Computer SXM, Dawn 2, The Edge Ferry, Netco & Lizzy's Beach Bar in St. Maarten for their generous support.
"Saba's Unique Cloud Forest" by Tom van't Hof August 22, 2010 - The cloud forest on the small island of Saba in the Northeastern Caribbean is unique in the entire region, but little research has been done to describe its characteristics. More>>.
International Coastal Cleanup: Small event on Caribbean island contributes to big results worldwide (Saba) August 29, 2010 -
By Catherine Clarke Fox -- During Ocean Conservancy’s annual International Coastal Cleanup, half-a-million people in more than 100 countries around the world pick up harmful trash from the shores of waterways and the ocean. More>>.
From Edgevision - Short Video Tour of Saba August 29, 2010 -
Take a short tour of one of the most unique places in the world. Only five square miles, Saba is a tropical paradise like no other. Located in the Windward Islands just south of St. Maarten, in the Dutch Caribbean. More>>.
Saba's success with HIV/AIDS promotion highlighted in Vienna July 17, 2010 -
Island Council Member Carl Buncamper presented Saba's story during the second day of the Caribbean Media Partnership on HIV/AIDS (CBMP) workshop to six regional media practitioners attending the AIDS. News Montserrat - More>>.
Saba Lace Exhibition June 29, 2010 -
Saba Lace ladies present the sale of items from the cottage industry of Saba on August 12. More>>.
Saba Lions Club installs new board of Directors June 21, 2010 -
On Friday evening members of the Saba Lions club held their annual installation ceremony at the Eugenius Johnson Center. Ms. Carolyn Johnson served as Mistress of Ceremonies and welcomed everyone present. More>>.
Saba (SBA) & Statia Business Associations (STEBA) meet June 9, 2010 - Representatives of the Saba (SBA) & Statia Business Associations (STEBA) met on Saba with the Executive Council & each other to discuss the setup of a joined chamber of commerce for both islands. Both associations presented each two names for the work group and first board of a Chamber of Commerce. In the near future this work group will start with the preparations of the new chamber and will discuss the set up with the secretary general of the ministry of economic affairs. The work group will also prepare for the first elections of a chamber board for the year 2011. The associations discussed several issues and visions of the future development of Saba's and Statia's economy. Furthermore both entities agree on a closer working relationship.
Picture shows: Koos Sneeks President STEBA, Wolfgang Tooten President SBA, Alida Heilbron Vice-president SBA.
Click here for a larger version of the image.
Scout's Place World Cup Football June 9, 2010 - Scout's Place will show most of the games of the FiFa Football. World Cup 2010 in South Africa on the big screen.
The daily schedule is available at Scout's or on Scout's Place facebook page. To make it more fun, Scout's kitchen prepares Dutch waffles, Bitterballen & other snacks and dishes for the fans so they can enjoy the games even more. Of course there is lots of cold beer available or as they call it here: Dutch tea. This years slogan is: May the best team win".
By the way most gametimes are either 7.30am, 10.00am or 2.30pm. So its the right for a great breakfast or delicious lunch! The world cup takes place from June 11 - July 11, 2010. More>>.
Night hunting on Saba : Land crabs, a traditional hobby and business May 29, 2010 - By Suzanne Nielsen : The so-called thrill of the hunt is definitely heightened by the fact that we were looking for land crabs in the dark. It was pitch black.
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Garden students reap intellectual harvest May 29, 2010 - By Suzanne Nielsen : A special harvest was in store recently for the young men working at the Youth Garden, under a special programme administered by the Foundation Social Workplace Saba (FSWS).
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Saba looks forward with confidence to SMART - Recent high season on Saba shows upward trend May 29, 2010 - By Suzanne Nielsen : Head of Saba Tourism Glenn Holm has high hopes for the upcoming SMART tourism trade show to take place on St. Maarten from May 25-27. His optimism is cemented in actual statistics.
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PLoS ONE: Biodiversity of Saba Bank May 21, 2010 - Saba Bank is the largest submarine atoll in the Atlantic Ocean, adjacent to the nearby island of Saba, in the Netherlands Antilles.
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Job Opportunity - Saba Comprehensive School May 20, 2010
- Saba Educational Foundation Tasked with the promotion of Secondary Education on Saba Invites applications for the Saba Comprehensive School of CXC-based secondary education and TVET-based technical/practical education for the school year 2010-2011 commencing August 1, 2010 for PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR. More>>.
Regional Service Center Information Papers February 25, 2010 - The Regional Service Center (RSC) hjas issued a digital copies of their Information Paper in English. This paper will be published on a regular basis to highlight work being done by the RSC in close cooperation and consultation with the governments and other stakeholders of the BES islands. The back cover is reserved for questions. Edition 1 &
FAQ.
Antique Inn renovation December 13, 2009 - The historical Antique Inn is currently being renovated.
The Antique Inn property was privately owned by one of the Simmons families. Around the end of the 19th century the Government decided to purchase it as the residence for the Lt. Governor and his office was also in the building downstairs.
In the ninteen twenties Governor W.F.M. Lampe purchased the home of his father-in-law Capt. Thomas C. Vanterpool for the home of the Lt. Governor. He also purchased the property next to the new home of the Lt. Governor which when the old house was torn down became the Queen Wilhelmina Park.
The former home and office of the Lt. Governor was turned into a Passangrahan. That is the Indonesian word for Passing Big Shot. It served to accomodate Government officials visiting Saba from Curacao and the other Dutch islands and also the occasional writer or tourist would be housed there. The Public Library in The Bottom was housed in the downstairs room which formerly had served as the office of the Lt. Governor. Much later the place now known as Scouts Place was also purchased by the Government as a Passangrahan for Windwardside.
In 1971 the Passangrahan in The Bottom was leased to the late Mr. Clinton Cranston who renamed it The Antique Inn. After he died the building was put up for auction though it remains in the hands of the Island Government of Saba.
The old building has now been given a new lease on life by Mr. Henk Wolf. There are negotiations going on with the Dutch Government to turn it into the new regional service center, to reflect the new role which the Dutch Government will play after 1910 when they take over all the tasks which should have been the responsibility of the Government of The Netherlands Antilles headquartered in Willemstad.
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Saba Featured in Wall Street Journal January 7, 2010 - Editor Jessica Marmor on what to do, where to stay and where to eat on this tiny Caribbean island. More>>.
Shearwater Resort replaces Willard's December 9, 2009 - A very promising future is in store for Shearwater Resort, the new name of the property formerly known as Willard's. More>>.
Caribbean Contingent celebrates Saba Day in USA December 8, 2009 - Vero Beach Press-Journal (subscription) - Vero Beach,FL,USA
LUCIE - Saba Day is a national holiday on Saba, a tiny island in the Dutch Caribbean. The day is celebrated with Island Government and nonprofit groups... More>>.
The Edge to resume regular schedule November 8, 2009
- The Edge ferry is expected to return to its regular schedule Wednesday to Sunday starting Nov 11th, next week Wednesday. More details at www.stmaarten-activities.com.
Zagers attends urgent meeting in Holland regarding new tax draft October 27, 2009 - On Saturday, October 24, Commissioner of Finance Bruce Zagers left Saba to urgently travel to Holland for a meeting with State Secretary of Finance, Jan Kees de Jager. More>>.
2009 Saba Hells Gate Triathlon October 19, 2009 - 2009 Saba Hells Gate Triathlon will take place on Sunday 6th December 2009. More>>.
The Edge revised schedule September 8, 2009
- During the month of September the "Edge" ferry will be running on its low season schedule to Saba,
The Edge will only call on Saba on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
The regular service is expected to resume in October.
Dutch representative bids farewell to Saba July 27, 2009 - Gert Jan Stortelers, Dutch Representative for the Windward Islands for the past four years, said farewell to Saba on Friday afternoon at a reception at the Queen's Gardens Resort. More>>.
Discussion to continue on joint Central Bank soon July 16, 2009 - Netherlands Antilles Daily Herald - Philipsburg, Saint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
... form of currency will be used - the "Caribbean Guilder" or the US dollar. ... public entities - Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES Islands) will emerge. More>>.
Ready or not March 31, 2009 - That Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende has personally called on the First and Second Chambers of Parliament to help facilitate a smooth approval of legislation for the BES islands is noteworthy. More>>.
BES discuss Education with Dutch Ministry March 26, 2009 - Last week, delegations from the three BES islands (Bonaire, Eustatius & Saba) traveled to the Netherlands to have direct talks with the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science. More>>.
West Indies Power begins geothermal exploration in Saba March 23, 2009 - West Indies Power's geophysical team and their equipment are in Saba to begin exploration work that will assess the size and location of the geothermal reservoir located on Saba. More>>.
Constitutional affairs and crime to be discussed today March 5, 2009 - The global economic crisis and its effects on the Netherlands Antilles, criminality and constitutional affairs will be discussed with the Executive and Island Councils today by Governor Frits Goedgedrag and Prime Minister Emily de Jongh-Elhage. More>>.
Prime Minister says new status is "offered on a golden platter" March 5, 2009 - Prime Minister Emily de Jongh-Elhage held a press conference Wednesday afternoon, March 4, in which she explained the purpose of her short visit to Saba. More>>.
Saba man requests gay marriage rights March 5, 2009 - A Saban resident has turned to the Dutch Government and to the Second Chamber to address the problem of registering his marriage to a person of the same sex. More>>.
Director General of Education visits Saba February 23, 2009 - This week Director General of Education, Mr Renk Roborgh, paid a working visit to the Island Territory of Saba. More>>.
State Secretary to hold Saba town-hall meeting on Monday February 23, 2009 - State Secretary, Mrs. Ank Bijleveld-Scouten will be visiting the Island of Saba on Monday and Tuesday to address the community in a town-hall meeting. More>>.
Century 21 Realty now on Saba
February 22, 2009 - Century 21, the world's largest real estate agency, now has representation on Saba. The new agent is long-time Saba hand Mike Myers, former owner of Saba Deep Diving. More>>.
Saba eyes Nevis geothermal project
January 28, 2009 - The Nevis Geothermal Project is expected to move to its second phase in the first quarter of 2009. Word of this has come from Minister of Communication, Works, Public Utilities and Posts, Carlisle Powell. More>>.
Chantalle Pierre employee of the year at Scout's Place January 10, 2009 - Chantalle Pierre has been recognized as employee of the year 2008 by Scout's Place owner/operators Wolfgang and Barbara Tooten. More>>.
"The World" makes its inaugural visit to Saba January 6, 2009 - The tourist office had it's initial contact with the ship's head office in Miramar Florida about a year and a half ago, and "The World" finally made it's inaugural visit to Saba on January 6th. The World is a floating residential community owned by its residents. The residents, currently from 40 different countries, live on board as the ship slowly circumnavigates the globe.
Of the 157 residents and guests on board approximately 90 came ashore on Saba to sightsee, dive and do some hiking. The Executive Council, harbor officials and Director of Tourism took the opportunity to visit the ship and officially welcome them to Saba. The feedback from the guests who visited the island was positive and they hoped they would return to the island some day for a longer visit. The ship departed the same evening for St. Croix.
Wi-Fi now available throughout Saba January 5, 2009 - Saba now has island-wide Wi-Fi internet access.
Local provider Saba Telephone Company - SATEL - is offering three pre-paid cards - US$5 (one hour), US$15 (ten hours) and US$45 (50 hours). Cards can be purchased in Windwardside at Unique Store and Saba's Treasure and in
The Bottom - at the Satel NV office.
Sarah Mauthe is Idol 2008 December 5, 2008 Third semester med student Sarah Mauthe from Canada won the sing-off for this year's Saba Idol contest in front of a packed house on Friday night November, 21 at Scout's Place. More>>.
Saba adopts decision list from BES Week December 3, 2008 A 17-page document of over 100 decisions made at the fourth BES Week in November were adopted by the Island Council in a well-paced three-hour meeting Tuesday afternoon. More>>.
Saba Day packed with entertainment December 3, 2008 All preparations for the 33rd Saba Day celebrations are just about completed. Saba Day celebrations will begin on Friday, December 5, with the ringing of church bells at 6:00am. Commissioner of Culture Bruce Zagers said this year's celebrations promise to be one of the best ever. More>>.
Saba Government takes part in 7th trade mission "Doing Business in the Kingdom of the Netherlands" November 13, 2008 After an absence of more than five years the Saba Government will be participating in the trade mission under the heading of "Doing Business in the Kingdom of the Netherlands". More>>.
Greetings all from The Unspoiled Queen October 26, 2008 All businesses at the Fort Bay Harbour are up and running no boats were damaged or lost before, during or after the passing of Hurricane Omar. More>>.
Pop's Place re-opened September 29, 2008 Sunday afternoon many gathered at the Fort Bay harbor to witness the grand re-opening of Pop's Place. The establishment has undergone a total upgrade and many that were present were very surprised to see what and how the entire building has been upgraded. More>>.
Youth intervention programme will be implemented in Saba September 29, 2008 A special youth programme "Positive Action" is under discussion for implementation in Saba to protect youth from known risks. Marnell Bosma of the Antillean Directorate of Youth Development met with stakeholders here recently and explained that the programme, through proven interventions, assisted youth in making healthy lifestyle choices. More>>.
The Oven September 26, 2008 The oven belonged originally to the great grandparents of Mr. Will Johnson, they were George Rodney Johnson and Sarah Elizabeth Vlaun. They lived at a village called "Behind-The Ridge" located above the old sulphur mine. More>>.
Airport Saba celebrates 45 years September 6, 2008 Young and old gathered at Saba Airport Terminal Thursday to celebrate 45 years of air service to Saba and to honour Jose "Pipe" Dormoy one of the pioneers who made
it all happen and who would have been 83 on Thursday. More>>.
Saba Medical School welcomes largest First semester class ever September 6, 2008 Saba University School of Medicine Dean Hugh Duckworth announced that 84
students began their fi rst semester on Monday. More>>.
Entyce Band at Miami Carnival! August 23, 2008 Saba's Entyce Band is playing two dates at Miami's Carnival. Check out the posters - October 9 and October 11.
Sabans attend pre-conference briefings on the
Diocese Jubilee project August 20, 2008 About 40 Sabans attended two sessions of pre-conference briefings on the
Diocese Jubilee project, a document entitled Diocesan Mission Plan 2008-2011. More>>
Edge Reduced Schedule August 12, 2008 The Edge is running on a shortened schedule as one boat is out of the water for maintenance. Running to Saba on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. As custom, reservations are wise to avoid disappointment. The daytrip fare is $75pp + $12 port fee. For locals, it's $60pp + $12 port fee.
The roundtrip, when spending a night in Saba or St. Maarten, is $100pp + port fees. For locals, it's $80pp + port fees. Passports are required for travel.
Saba Museum Receives Gift August 12, 2008 The Harry L. Johnson Museum recently received a vintage photo of Eert Joseph Sloterdijk, the former Harbormaster and Brigadier in charge of the Saba police. More>>
Carnival Saba come and gone August 4, 2008 Carnival 2008 ended on Sunday evening with the burning of King Momo to the tune of the Impak Band from Aruba. More>>
Saba Government, USONA sign Naf. 2 million projects August 2, 2008 New Lt. Governor of Saba Jonathan Johnson and Leader of Government
Commissioner Chris Johnson along with USONA representative Reginaldo Doran on Friday signed three project agreements, amounting to more than two million guilders. More>>
Tropics Café Hours - August and September July 26, 2008 I am sorry to say that Tropics Café will be open for breakfast only on
Sunday August 17th and Monday August 18th 2008. More>>
Rate Increase Notice - Dawn II Saba Ferry July 21, 2008 - Dear Valued Customers,
It is with much regret that I inform you of the attached rate increases.
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Commissioners Johnson and Zagers in St. Kitts on working visit July 15, 2008 Commissioners Chris Johnson and Bruce Zagers left Saba on Sunday afternoon for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. The Commissioners are accompanied by the Managing Director of Saba Telephone Company N.V. Ms. Jennifer Zagers, member of the supervisory board of directors of Saba Telephone Company N.V. Mr. Joseph Hassell and
acting Managing Director Mr. Tim van Oosteren. More>>
Third BES-week very fruitful over Naf. 135M for islands; Johnson tells Saba Island
Council July 11, 2008 The Island Council of Saba has ratified the "decision list" of the third BES
week that was agreed on in the Netherlands on June 18. More>>
State Secretary completes info tour of BES islands July 11, 2008 State Secretary of Kingdom Relations Ank Bijleveld-Schouten has reassured the
people of Saba about the changes that will take place once the island attains the status of Dutch public entity. More>>
Curacao flag day celebrated in grand style on Saba July 10, 2008 Curacao nationals residing on Saba and many Sabans that have lived and worked on Curacao celebrated Curacao flag day on Saba on Saturday, July 5th 2008 in a grand style. More>>
Constitutional update July 10, 2008 List of Decisions reached during BES Political Consultations
on 18 June 2008 in The Hague as agreed between the delegations of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, Saba and Holland.
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G.E.B.E. Saba launches Talk Red campaign July 6, 2008 The GEBE office on Saba launched it "Talk Red" HIV/AIDS information and education programme on Friday morning.....
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Remembering the late Norman C. Windfield July 4, 2008 The Executive Council of Saba, the Saba Civil Servants Social Association and the Saba Nurses Foundation will be all remembering the late Norman C. Windfield on Monday, July 7th 2008 in a very special way. More>>
Island Council Saba approves decision list of June 18th 2008 July 3, 2008 The Island Council of Saba on Tuesday morning ratified the decision list that was reached in the Netherlands on June 18th 2008. During the public debate on the floor of the Island Council Commissioner of Constitutional Affairs Mr. Chris Johnson gave a detailed rundown of the recently concluded 3rd BES week in the Netherlands. More>>
Former Commissioner Peter Granger bids farewell to Lt. Governor Sydney Sorton July 2, 2008 Former Island Council member and Commissioner Peter Granger on Tuesday afternoon bid farewell to Lt. Governor Sydney Sorton at a farewell party in honor of Mr. Sorton at
the Hon. Henry Every Old Age Home in the presence of the senior citizens and family members of Mr. Sorton. This event was organized by Ms. Cassandra Wilson and the staff of the home. More>>
Leader of opposition SLP takes official leave of Lt. Governor Sorton July 2, 2008 Leader of the opposition party on Saba Ms. Akilah Levenstone on Tuesday morning forwarded a farewell speech to the island council of Saba to be read in her absence
due to illness. More>>
Lt. Governor Johnson welcomed to the island July 2, 2008 Newly appointed Lt. Governor of Saba Mr. Jonathan Johnson arrived back on the island on Tuesday afternoon from Curacao where he took the oath of office before the Governor General of the Netherlands Antilles Mr. Frits Goedgedrag and in the presence of his parents and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles Mrs. Emily de Jongh-Elhage on Monday morning. More>>
Police top brass visited Saba July 2, 2008 The top brass from the Police Department on St. Maarten paid a
courtesy working visit to the island of Saba recently and met with outgoing Lt. Governor of Saba Mr. Sydney Sorton and the newly appointed Lt. Governor Mr. Jonathan Johnson and Police Chief Inspector Mr. Winston Victoria and Inspector of Police, Mr.
Rudolph Sorton at the Government Administration Building in The Bottom. More>>
Lt. Governors bid farewell to Saba's Sorton July 1, 2008 The Lt. Governor's regular meeting was held on Saba last week at Queen's Garden Resort. More>>
First time celebration Curacao Flag day on Saba July 1, 2008 Curacao flag day preparations on the island of Saba is in good swing. The program to celebrate the day on July 5th 2008 has been officially released and the plans are now final. More>>
Dutch Ambassador to Washington paid courtesy visit to Saba June 2, 2008 The Dutch ambassador of the Netherlands in Washington Mr. Christiaan Kroner paid a courtesy visit to the island of Saba on Thursday last and he was accompanied by the
Netherlands Antilles Minister Plenipotentiary in Washington Mr. Norberto Ribeiro. More>>
Full steam ahead with plans for Saba Summer Festival 2008 May 30, 2008 Members of the Saba Cultural foundation met on Monday afternoon and decided that instead of shortening the Saba Summer Festival this year they will maintain the customary one week of the events. More>>
Royal Dutch Marines on annual hurricane execise in Windward Islands May 30, 2008 A group of around 90 Royal Dutch Marines, mostly based in Aruba, has arrived on Sint Maarten on Tuesday May 27th 2008 for the annual Hurricane Exercise (HUREX). More>>
Second Saba insect inventory underway May 24, 2008 Four American scientists are on Saba for 10 days to complete the first round
of an insect inventory sponsored by Conservation International to create a database of Caribbean biodiversity. More>>
Vacancies for teachers on Saba May 20, 2008 The Saba Educational Foundation has the following vacancies at the Saba
Comprehensive School for the school year 2008/2009. More>>
Draft educational policy presented to Lt. Governor of Saba May 15, 2008 On Tuesday morning members of the Educational Task force on Saba
presented the draft education plan for the Island Territory of Saba to Lt. Governorof Saba, Mr. Sydney Sorton on behalf of the Island as well as the Executive Councilat the Innovations Bureau. More>>
Price of fuel increased as of May 12th 2008 May 12, 2008 Motorists on Saba were very much surprised on Monday morning to know
that the price of gasoline and diesel were increased. More>>
Saba to celebrate its annual carnival late in July May 12, 2008 Commissioner of Culture on Saba, Mr. Bruce Zagers announced over
the weekend that the Saba Cultural Foundation has been officially formed and that
they will be responsible for organizing Carnival 2008. More>>
Saba Conservation Foundation Newsletter May 8, 2008 Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende and Netherlands Antilles Prime Minister Emily de Jongh-Elhage paid a short visit to Saba in early February. More>>
Press Release: WINAIR Revises Fuel Surcharge April 23, 2008 Windward Island Airways international N.V. (WINAIR) announces a rise in their fuel Surcharge of US$ 2.50 per one-way. This rise is due directly to the current market level of rising fuel prices, as provided to Winair. More>>
Dutch travel agents spend a day on Saba April 21, 2008 A large group of Dutch travel agents spent a day on Saba this week getting
acquainted with the island's geography, its hotels and restaurants, and local tourist offerings. More>>
Saba is first island to host Youth Literature Festival April 21, 2008 Saba had the honour of being the first of the Windward Islands to host the
Youth Literature Festival on Friday. More>>
Ambassador Geert Heikens visited Saba April 17, 2008 Ambassador and Head of the European Union delegation to Guyana, Mr. Geert Heikens paid a working working visit to the island of Saba on Thursday last..... More>>
Queen Birthday celebrations Saba on Friday, April 25th April 17, 2008 Queen birthday celebrations will be held on Friday, April 25th 2008 this was
announced on April 9th 2008 by the Executive Council of Saba. More>>
Academic Athletic Success Group working with Saba youth April 17, 2008 Representatives of Academic Athletic Success Group have been looking at several young boys from Saba that has been showing potential in becoming professional
baseball players. More>>
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