As of 1 January 2025, the Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Protection Code was officially introduced on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. This new regulation not only provides professionals with tools to identify and address violence but also emphasizes the important role of citizens in creating a safe and caring …
Read More »Boost technical education in Caribbean Netherlands
Enhanced Support for Technical Education on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba Schools on Bonaire, Si…
Exploring New Economic Opportunities for Saba
Given the rising cost of living, as highlighted in the recent Quick Scan report, it is imperative to…
THRESHOLD TO BES ISLANDS REMAINS FOR EUROPEAN DUTCH CITIZENS
A majority in the Second Chamber has rejected the idea of allowing European Dutch citizens to reside…
1 MILLION EUROS FROM ENERGY FUND ALLOCATED TO BES ISLANDS
The Dutch government has announced that it will allocate 1 million euros to support residents of the…
Saba Archaeological Center Foundation Hosts Black History Month Events Highlighting Saba’s Past and Present
In honor of Black History Month 2025, the Saba Archaeological Center Foundation (SABARC) through the…
Recent News
Citizen Service Number (BSN) to launch on Saba in 2025
In 2025, as a resident of Saba, you will receive a citizen service number (‘burgerservicenummer’), often abbreviated as BSN. The BSN is your personal number of 9 digits and is linked to your personal data. Unique personal number Arrange your affairs with official authorities anytime, anywhere online. To ensure that …
Read More »Regiline Sambo will be the new Head of Youth Care at Care and Youth Caribbean Netherlands
On 1 March Regiline Sambo will officially take on a new role as Head of Youth Care at Care and Youth Caribbean Netherlands (ZJCN), after having served as acting head for more than a year. Regiline has worked for well over 11 years at Youth Care Caribbean Netherlands and during …
Read More »Bus on Saba hits cyclist
On Tuesday, February 11, around 5:30pm, the central emergency room received word of a minor on a bicycle being ahit by a bus on Captain Matthew Leven-stone Street on Saba, according to a report from the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN. When police arrived, the victim had already been taken …
Read More »BES Summit Held in Saba
On February 12th, 2025 the Island Council of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba met for a BES Summit on Saba, hosted by the Island Council of Saba. On the first day of the summit the councils abundantly discussed and agreed on a formalized cooperation agreement resulting in a draft Memorandum …
Read More »Starlink Application for Satellite Communication Services Concession in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba Rejected
The Authority for Digital Infrastructure (RDI) instructed Starlink in July 2024 to cease offering satellite services on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, as the company did not possess the required concession. Shortly thereafter, Starlink submitted a concession application. Recently, the RDI rejected this application because the company did not meet …
Read More »Saba Cares Foundation Advances Organizational Development to Enhance Healthcare Services
Saba Cares Foundation continues to implement comprehensive organizational enhancements to strengthen its healthcare services for the Saban community. These developments are part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to providing excellent healthcare while fostering a positive work environment for its dedicated staff. On Monday, February 10, 2025, Saba Cares was honored …
Read More »Central Committee and Island Council meetings: Febr. 18 & 20
PUBLIC NOTICE The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the general public that there will be a public Central Committee Meeting on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Opening Approval of the agenda Approval of the Minutes. Citizens right to speak on agenda points. …
Read More »State Secretary for Youth, Participation and Sport Vincent Karremans visits Saba
State Secretary for Youth, Participation and Sport Vincent Karremans was welcomed on Saba by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and Island Secretary Bram Streppel on February 9 th . On Monday, the delegation met with members of the Executive Council – Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, Island Secretary Bram Streppel, Commissioner Eviton …
Read More »Establishment Slavery Past Memorial Committee strengthens recognition and awareness
With the establishment of the Slavery Past Memorial Committee Foundation, the government has taken an important step in the implementation of the agreements surrounding the slavery past. The Memorial Committee is given a central role in the national and Kingdom-wide commemoration of the slavery past and the promotion of social …
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