Eksplorando Oportunidatnan Ekonómiko Nobo pa Saba / Exploring New Economic Opportunities for Saba
Eksplorando Oportunidatnan Ekonómiko Nobo pa Saba
18 di febrüari 2025 Representantenan di Entidat Públiko Saba resientemente a partisipá den e Mishon di Komersio di Karibe Hulandes Ta Topa Panama, eksplorando partnershipnan potensial pa mehorá oportunidatnan di logístika, komersio i turismo pa e isla.
For di robes, Konsehero di Polítika John Hiscock, Enviado Spesial Edison Rijna, Sekretario di Isla Adhunto Michelle van Duin, Embahador di Reino Hulandes na Panama Sander Cohen i Direktor Ofisina di Turismo di Saba Malinda Hassell
Konsiderando e oumento di kosto di bida, manera a destaká den e rapòrt resien di Quick Scan, ta krusial pa buska alternativanan ku ta redusí gastunan pa residentenan miéntras ta fomentá kresementu ekonómiko sostenibel.
Pa medio di diskushonnan ku representantenan di agrikultura, komersio, transporte di karga, a haña bista balioso riba mehorashon di kadena di suministro, redukshon di gastunan di importashon i probechá di koperashon regional. Un punto klave pa saka afó tabata e importansia di fortalesé lasonan ku otro islanan di Karibe Hulandes pa oumentá poder di kompra i optimalisá logístika.
For di un perspektiva turístiko, e mishon a proveé un plataforma ekselente pa promové Saba komo un destinashon prinsipal. Reunionnan ku agentenan di biahe, kompanianan di aviashon i operadónan di tour a yuda posishoná Saba denter di e merkado di Karibe, ku e meta pa atraé mas bishitante i sostené negoshinan lokal.
PES ta keda komprometé na eksplorá tur oportunidat pa mehorá resiliensia ekonómiko, pagabilidat i prosperidat pa e komunidat. Dor di kolabora ku partnernan regional i internashonal, nos por traha pa baha gastunan, krea oportunidatnan ekonómiko nobo, i garantisá un futuro sostenibel pa Saba.
Exploring New Economic Opportunities for Saba
From left, Policy Advisor John Hiscock, Special Envoy Edison Rijna, Deputy Island Secretary Michelle van Duin, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Panama Sander Cohen and Director Saba Tourist Bureau Malinda Hassell
Given the rising cost of living, as highlighted in the recent Quick Scan report, it is crucial to seek alternatives that reduce expenses for residents while fostering sustainable economic growth.
Through discussions with agriculture, trade, shipping, and freight forwarding representatives, valuable insights were gained on improving supply chains, reducing import costs, and leveraging regional cooperation. A key takeaway was the importance of strengthening ties with other Dutch Caribbean islands to increase purchasing power and optimize logistics.
From a tourism perspective, the mission provided an excellent platform to promote Saba as a premier destination. Meetings with travel agents, airlines, and tour operators helped position Saba within the Caribbean market, aiming to attract more visitors and support local businesses.
PES remains committed to exploring all opportunities to enhance economic resilience, affordability, and prosperity for the community. By collaborating with regional and international partners, we can work towards lowering costs, creating new economic opportunities, and ensuring a sustainable future for Saba.
