This past week, various activities took place in Carnival Village on Saba, culminating in parades in The Bottom on Saturday and Sunday.
While the week was generally calm, a few individuals were addressed for their behavior and drinking from glass bottles. The police also had to address a local establishment in The Bottom for selling beverages in glass bottles.
The ‘Jouvert Morning’ parade in the early hours of Saturday, the 20th of July, ran without major incidents. Still, a 26-year-old woman was arrested on Thais Hill Road for assault after a fight broke out in the middle of the parade.
During the carnival parades on Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon, there were no significant issues. To ensure the safety of all attendees, all drivers in the parade were given breathalyzer tests for alcohol consumption at the beginning and midway through the parade. All drivers passed with negative results.
Around 1:35 AM on Monday, the 22nd of July, the central dispatch received a report of a fight on Park Lane Street, with ambulance personnel requesting police assistance. Upon arrival, the officers were insulted by a man, who was then arrested for verbal assault. A woman who obstructed the arrest and also insulted the officers was subsequently arrested.
Overall, it was a smooth carnival week on Saba. KPCN would like to thank everyone for their contributions and emphasize that we all share the responsibility for maintaining a safe island.
