Last week, fire chiefs from Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten, and the Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba) convened for a two-day meeting, joined by representatives from the Netherlands Fire Department and the National Fire Academy. The discussions focused on reinforcing collaboration and establishing new agreements for the future. This …

The Public Entity Saba informs the community that cat traps will be placed in the St. John’s area on the following dates: April 9 & 10 April 15 & 16 Feral cats pose a significant threat to Saba’s native wildlife, including endangered species such as the red-billed tropic bird, anoles, …

Pension funds Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) would like to inform the public of Saba that their representative Ingra Bennett will be on Saba on April 29, 2025, to answer questions, listen to concerns or handle issues about a PCN pension. To schedule an appointment, please contact the PCN office on Statia …

In honor of World Forest Day, the Sea & Learn Foundation, in collaboration with Public Entity Saba, organized an essay contest for students at Saba Comprehensive School. The competition encouraged young minds to reflect on the importance of reforestation in safeguarding the island’s natural beauty and ecological health. Participants delved …

The full findings of Professor Wouter Veenendaal’s opinion survey on Kingdom Relations were published today, highlighting limited familiarity with the topic among European Dutch respondents. Key insights include: Familiarity Breeds Positivity – Respondents knowledgeable about Kingdom Relations tend to view ties with the Caribbean islands more favorably than those less familiar …

The Public Entity Saba recognizes the concern within the community regarding the recent interruption of orthodontic services on the island. We understand the impact this situation has on families—particularly those with children in the middle of treatment—and we are actively engaged in finding a sustainable solution. Although orthodontic care is …

The newly established Caribbean Netherlands Care 2025 Committee held its first in-person meeting on Bonaire to address the future of healthcare on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. Led by chairman Frits Goedgedrag, the committee aims to tackle pressing challenges, particularly accessibility issues on the smaller islands. The group will develop policy recommendations for State Secretary Maarten van …

On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced sweeping import tariffs affecting most countries worldwide, with rates ranging from at least 10% to over 50%. Sint Maarten was subjected to the minimum 10% tariff. But what will this mean for Saba? The relatively “low” tariffs imposed on these three Caribbean …

State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Zsolt Szabo has called on Island Council members of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba to adhere to “normal standards of conduct” in future interactions. Speaking to the media digitally after the Kingdom Council of Ministers meeting, Szabo expressed his dismay over the behavior of a …

Zorg en Jeugd Caribbean Nether­lands (ZJCN) has signed a two-year agreement with aviation company Medic-air to carry out emergency medical flights from the Caribbean Netherlands. The contract ensures the continuity of fast and reli­able medical evacuations for insured residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba (BES islands). Medicair, a seasoned …