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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Friday evening, the SARs vessel and the Coast Guard responded to a report of a sailboat in distress near Wells Bay area. Upon arrival, it was determined that the vessel had become stuck on rocks in the area. The sailboat was successfully towed off the rocks and was then able …
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The Public Entity Saba is pleased to announce the next phase of the Slavery Past Action Agenda. Funded by the Dutch Government to address the history and legacy of slavery, this phase marks the start of several initiatives aimed at preserving, documenting, and sharing Saba’s history and cultural heritage. These …
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Scooter accident On Tuesday, the 4th of August, at around 7:30 PM, the central control room received a report of an accident at a residence on Fort Bay Road on Saba, in which a person was injured. Upon the arrival of the police, it appeared that the victim was testing …
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Arrest for assault and making threats On Monday, the 3rd of August, around 10:35 AM, a 19-year-old man with the initials L.C.L.L. was arrested at the Fort Bay Harbour on Saba for assault and making threats. The suspect had assaulted another man and threatened to kill him. The investigation into …
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Fire at after-school care facility SABA On Wednesday, the 29th of July, at around 12:15 PM, the central control room received a report of a fire in the kitchen of an after-school care facility on Matthew Levenstone Street on Saba. The facility was closed at the time, and no individuals …
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Saba Electric Company (SEC) and the Public Entity of Saba (PES) have announced a temporary measure that will keep electricity costs stable for all customers through the end of 2026. Although the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) recently approved a higher maximum variable distribution tariff of USD 0.5465 per …
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