THE BOTTOM, Saba – State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Effective Government Eric van der Burg will visit Saba from June 12 to 14 to participate in the farewell activities for Island Governor Jonathan Johnson.
Johnson will step down on June 13 after serving as Saba’s Island Governor for eighteen years.
During his visit, Van der Burg is scheduled to hold informal meetings with several officials attending the farewell events, including Governor Ajamu Baly of St. Maarten, Island Governor Alida Francis and Commissioner Rechelline Leerdam of St. Eustatius, Saba Commissioner Bruce Zagers, and Commander of the Navy in the Caribbean region Walter Hansen.
The State Secretary will also visit Saba’s waste management facility and the Saba Conservation Foundation, which is responsible for nature conservation on the island.
