On May 25 and 26, the Board of Financial Supervision of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba (Cft) visited Sint Eustatius and Saba. The Cft discussed the current financial situation, the government-owned entities, and ongoing projects with the executive councils and the island councils. On Saba, the Cft bade farewell to …
Read More »Population of the Caribbean Netherlands up by over 1.2 thousand in 2025
On 1 January 2026, the population of the Caribbean Netherlands stood at over 33 thousand. That was an increase of 1,249 (4 percent) over the previous year. The increase was largely due to population growth on Bonaire, mainly as a result of migration. On St Eustatius and Saba, the population …
Read More »UPDATE: Firearm surrender campaign
The temporary firearm surrender campaign on Saba, organized by the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN) and the Public Prosecutor’s Office BES, officially concluded on Sunday, May 24th. During the campaign period, two firearms and ammunition were voluntarily surrendered. KPCN and the Public Prosecutor’s Office BES would like to sincerely thank …
Read More »Police Report from Friday the 22nd of May to Monday the 25th of May 2026
Single-vehicle collision On Friday, the 22nd of May, around 9:00 AM, the central control room received a report of a collision on Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba. Upon arrival at the scene, a car was found to have crashed into a planter. The driver had become ill while behind …
Read More »Public auction of immovable properties: July 7th
At the request of: Maduro & Curiel’s Bank (Bonaire) N.V., registered at the Bonaire Chamber of Commerce and Industry under number 0130, a legal entity established in Bonaire, with office address Bulevar Gobernador, Nicolaas Debrot #70, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands; hereinafter to be referred to as “Creditor”, who elects in this …
Read More »Formal Search Concludes for Erik Matthijsen
Over the past week, several teams have worked tirelessly to coordinate and carry out our search for Mr. Erik Matthijsen, who went missing while hiking on Wednesday May 13. He was last seen in the Well’s Bay area. Despite extensive and intense efforts, searchers have not found him. In consultation …
Read More »Central Committee meeting & Island Council meeting on Tuesday My 26th, 2026
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 Tuesday May 26th, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Government Administration Building. You may also view the Central Committee meeting on the Saba Government YouTube page. The agenda …
Read More »Firearm Surrender Campaign Now on Saba
Following last month’s temporary firearm surrender campaign on Bonaire, the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland – KPCN), together with the Public Prosecutor’s Office BES, is now launching the firearm surrender campaign on Saba and Sint Eustatius as well. This campaign gives residents the opportunity to voluntarily surrender …
Read More »The Search for Mr. Erik Matthijsen – updated May 20
Update May 20 Yesterday, teams were again deployed on the ongoing search for Erik Matthijsen, who was last seen on May 13th in the Well’s Bay area.With the guidance of local hikers of Saba Conservation Foundation, ground teams continued checking trails and possible venture points that Mr. Matthijsen could have …
Read More »The Dutch Caribbean Research Week (DCRW2026) from 17 to 24 June 2026,
The Dutch Caribbean Research Week (DCRW2026) proudly announces the keynote and plenary speakers. From 17 to 24 June 2026, leading voices from research, policy, and society will come together for six thematic conference days across six Caribbean islands. With the full program now published on www.dcrw.nl, participants may explore an …
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