Governors of Aruba and Curaçao Join Governor Baly in Sint Maarten Ahead of Saba’s 50th Anniversary

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, His Excellency Governor Ajamu Baly of Sint Maarten welcomed His Excellency Governor Alfonso Boekhoudt of Aruba and His Excellency Governor Mauritsz de Kort of Curaçao to Sint Maarten.

The Governors’ visit coincides with the scheduled events commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Saba Day, taking place today, Friday, December 5, 2025. The official celebration on Saba will be held in The Bottom, beginning with an Ecumenical Service, followed by the Hoisting of the Saba Flag, a Cultural Parade, and an Official Ceremony. Festivities will conclude with a grand celebratory toast.

After the formal program, the delegation will participate in a private event on Saba before returning to Sint Maarten. Their shared presence highlights the strong ties among the islands and reinforces the spirit of unity within the Dutch Caribbean.

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