Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

Turbidity levels around the Black Rocks Harbor Project are being closely monitored after cloudy water was observed in the area last week. Public Entity Saba (PES) says it recognizes the community’s concern for the island’s fragile marine environment and is providing clarity on the cause of the turbidity and the …

The cabinet has decided to extend the measures aimed at improving purchasing power and livelihood security in Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba by one year. For this purpose, €11 million will be allocated in 2027. In addition, €30 million will be made structurally available for livelihood security based on the …

On March 24 and 25, Director-General for Kingdom Relations, Barbera Wolfensberger, visited Saba, with meetings focused on major development projects on the island. The visit commenced with a tour of the solar panel park, highlighting the importance of ensuring affordable and sustainable energy for all residents of Saba. Wolfensberger then …

Saba government’s Department of Public Health and Sports, in collaboration with Stichting EGO, organ­ised a three-day regional training session last week for professionals from Saba, St. Maarten, and St. Eustatius. The training was conduct­ed on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport VWS. The three-day gathering was …

A 55-year-old man was arrested on Friday eve­ning for driving under the influence of alcohol following a collision on Lambert Hassell Road. The incident occurred around 6:40pm and involved two vehicles. In line with the “botsen is blazed’ policy, both drivers were subjected to a breathalyser test at the scene. …

Dossier Koninkrijksrelaties reported the following: The House of Representatives today allocated 2.2 million euros to mitigate the increase in electricity tariffs in the Caribbean implemented as of January 1. An amendment submitted to this effect by Don Ceder (ChristenUnie) received support from a parliamentary majority. Energy companies were forced to …

The Sea & Learn Foundation’s Create & Learn program continues to spark creativity on Saba, recently hosting four inspiring workshops in February and preparing for more hands-on artistic experiences during ArtFest in April. Aligned with the Critter Quest biodiversity project, February’s sessions invited participants to explore nature through art. One …

The two men accused of the murder of Saban firefighter Sheldon Johnson will go on trial on June 4, the Court of First In­stance decided during a prelimi­nary hearing on Thursday. However, suspects A.N.W. (26) and R.V.v.H. (36) will not appear in court in Saba. The judge ruled that the …

The BES-Reporter reports the following: The criminal case surrounding the murder of firefighter Sheldon Johnson (32) moved forward on Thursday during a second preliminary hearing, with proceedings held on Bonaire and followed via video link from Saba and St. Maarten. The suspects, identified as W. and V.H., are accused of …

DossierKoninkrijksRelaties reported the following: Long‑standing problems experienced by patients in the Caribbean Netherlands during medical referrals have still not been resolved, despite years of attention from National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen. This is why he conducted an investigation, the results of which were published today. There are three main issues …

After the first week of Commissioner Eviton Heyliger’s working visit to the Netherlands, several topics were addressed, including the introduction of unemployment benefits in the Caribbean Netherlands as of January 2027 and equal opportunities for Saban students. Advancing the Social Minimum During the first week of meetings, a central topic …

Something noticeable greets you when you walk through the (new) gate of The Sacred Heart School today. The atmosphere feels calmer, students move through the building with clearer routines, and teachers appear focused on their work. There is a stronger sense of structure and calm. For anyone who followed the …

A car hit a rock while traveling from Windwardside to The Bottom On Tuesday, the 17th of March, around midnight, the emergency control room received a report of a collision with a rock on JZ Ridge Road on Saba. Upon arrival, it was determined that a vehicle traveling from Windward …

Deputies Anthony Weber (Bonaire), Rechelline Leerdam (Sint Eustatius), Bruce Zagers (Saba), and BES Envoy Edison Rijna will speak on Thursday during a meeting in Brussels. The aim of the event is to explore financial possibilities, such as funds and loans, to finance the sustainability of energy production on the islands. …

  The Sea & Learn Foundation kicked off 2026 with a green initiative: “Roots & Routes,” a 12-week campaign celebrating Saba’s forests and diverse tree species while encouraging residents and visitors to explore the island’s outdoors. Running from January through March, the campaign invited participants to discover trees across Saba’s …