Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

This week, the first 14 X-Blocks arrived on the island, marking another important milestone in the development of the breakwater that will protect our new harbor. Because Saba lacks sufficient local rock and manufacturing capacity for heavy marine armor, the breakwater utilizes a combination of regional and international supplies, including …

Twentyfour professionals from Statia, Saba, and Bonaire have completed a three-day Protocol and Eti­quette Training in Statia, strengthening regional co­operation and profession­al standards in protocol, official representation, and government commu­nication. The training was organ­ised and hosted by the Statia Government from August 25th to 27th after identifying the need to further …

Saba’s goat removal project began in 2021, targeting free-roaming goats that were damaging vegetation, causing erosion, and affecting coral reefs through sediment runoff. The original population was underestimated at around 5,000; the government now says the actual number was likely much higher, since roughly 8,750 goats have been removed to …

Starting Friday, August 28th, at 8:00 a.m., Public Entity Saba will launch the new centralized system for ordering and coordinating water deliveries. With the launch of the new system, all water orders will be placed through the centralized ordering system. Orders can be placed by calling +599 416 5363 directly …

Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (so-called BES islands) can achieve a stronger, more stable economy through a number of measures. Among other things, it is important that residents receive better consumer protection and that rules regarding competition are established. This is stated by the advi­sory organisation “Econo­misch Bureau Amsterdam” (EBA). …

Jan Helmond has requested the King to grant him resignation as Acting Kingdom Representative effective January 1, 2027. Although his statutory appointment continues until he reaches the age of 70, he has chosen to retire earlier. Until that time, he will continue to dedicate himself fully to the interests of …

The Public Entity Saba is taking action to address the current water situation, with measures focused on increasing water production and improving the coordination of deliveries during the prolonged drought. An additional desalination plant became operational on Wednesday following maintenance and produced approximately 25,000 gallons of water before experiencing a …

Update: the meeting is rescheduled to 1 PM Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the public that there will be a Central Committee meeting on Thursday, August 27th at 9:00 am at the Government Administration Building. You may also view the Central Committee meeting on the …

Homeowners in the Caribbean Nether­lands whose houses are considered monuments can soon apply for a one-time subsidy for building resto­ration. The application pe­riod runs from September 1 to September 30. A total of US $1.1 million has been made available from the Dutch National Restoration Fund. “With this pilot, the …

Commissioner Bruce Zagers addressed the Saban community’s concern about the ongoing drought and the pressure on the island’s water supply. In this message, he provides an update on the measures being taken to increase water production and asks the community to continue conserving water and being mindful of those who …

The Public Entity Saba has issued an update regarding an incident that unfolded earlier today and continued into the evening, after local fishermen reported a vessel on the rocks near the All Too Far Trail, between Sulphur Mine and Diamond Rock. Upon receiving the report, the Harbor Master was notified …

  Caribbean parts of the kingdom will remain in the lowest category of the Neth­erlands’ planned distance-based aviation tax, despite their consid­erable distance from Amsterdam. The Dutch government says the exception is justified by the con­stitutional relationship and po­tentially serious economic conse­quences of higher airfares for the islands. Under the proposed …

The Public Entity Saba informs residents and businesses that the public water distribution system was temporarily shut down this evening, Tuesday, August 11. The temporary shutdown is necessary to allow water reserves to rebuild and to support continued drinking water production at Saba Splash. Maintaining a reliable and sufficient supply …

All St. Maarten, Statia and Saba pa­tients receiving medical treat­ment in Colombia have been ac­counted for and are safe follow­ing an earthquake in the country. Following reports of the earth­quake earlier Monday, new Min­ister of Public Health, Social De­velopment and Labor VSA, Clar­et Connor immediately contacted the Social and Health …

On Saturday, August 8, 2026, Island Governor Jocelyn Levenstone made the climb to the summit of Mount Scenery to view the newly completed radar tower. The new tower, officially named the Jonathan Johnson Tower, forms part of the modernization of radar infrastructure in the Caribbean. The installation will strengthen maritime …