The Council of Ministers has approved Wednesday, October 29, 2025, as the official date for the upcoming House of Representatives elections. The decision follows a proposal by Minister Hanke Bruins Slot of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, who consulted key stakeholders to ensure a smooth electoral process. The minister adopted the Electoral Council’s recommendation after …

The Council of Ministers has approved the establishment of a foundation to assist residents of the Caribbean Netherlands with legal issues and discrimination-related concerns. This foundation will serve as a permanent point of contact for the people of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, offering support for legal questions, disputes, and …

The Saba Tourist Bureau recently participated in Caribbean Week 2025, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) under the theme “Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow’s Tourism.” Held in New York City, the weeklong event brought together industry leaders for dynamic presentations, strategic discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at shaping the future …

The Community Development and Culture Department Proudly Presents: The Saban Brotherhood A Wellness Initiative to Empower and Unite the Men of Saba Why This Matters Recent reports (2023–2026) highlight pressing health challenges in our community, including high rates of smoking, alcohol use, and physical inactivity. Yet, until now, Saba has lacked …

At the end of each budgetary year, the Executive Council submits an annual report and financial statements to the Island Council, detailing the financial policy pursued and its implementation as recorded in the budget for that year. The structure of the annual accounts adhers to the presribed classification from the …

At the start of the year, Public Entity Saba conducted a community survey to gather input for the island’s first-ever Spatial Development Plan. This landmark initiative will guide Saba’s future growth by balancing housing, infrastructure, and economic development while preserving its unique natural beauty and cultural heritage. The survey explored key …

Join us for our annual Island Clean Up! Our first location will be St. John’s on Friday, June 6th, and we encourage everyone to come out and help Let’s do our part to create a cleaner and greener island together! PES

State Secretary Zsolt Szabo: ‘Unfortunately, my role as State Secretary for Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations has come to an end. I would have loved to have finished this job. But I am also proud that there is a foundation on which my successor can build. Within Kingdom Relations, I was …

Arrest On Saturday, the 31st of May, around 3:40 AM, a 42-year-old man with the initials W.R.P. was arrested on Captain Matthew Levenstone Street on Saba for vandalism, violation of the BES Identification Act, and joyriding a scooter. The suspect had taken a scooter without permission and got into a …

Update: Schoof to Remain as Caretaker Prime Minister, Criticizes PVV’s Departure as “Irresponsible” Prime Minister Schoof has firmly stated that he will continue serving as caretaker prime minister, emphasizing his commitment to addressing critical national and international challenges alongside ministers from the VVD, NSC, and BBB. Key issues on the …