The introduction of a new measurement method should provide a more realistic picture of poverty in the Caribbean Netherlands. It is about the methodology that is already being used in the European Netherlands and has led to considerably lower poverty rates there. The new method, developed by CBS, SCP, and …

The Community Development and Culture Department along with the Saba Heritage Center, warmly invites the public to attend a series of upcoming Saba Canon Town Hall Meetings, where community members will have the opportunity to learn about, discuss, and help shape the Saba Canon. The canon is a national initiative …

Arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol On Saturday, the 17th of January 17, at around midnight, a 23-year-old man with the initials D.G.S.G. was arrested on Thais Hill Road on Saba for driving under the influence of alcohol. The suspect collided with two parked cars on the aforementioned …

A burglary was reported at a minimarket on Samuel A. Charles Street on Thursday, January 15. Unknown persons gained unauthorized access to the building and stole an undisclosed amount of money. The case is currently under investigation. A planned traffic check was conducted on J.Z. Ridge Road on Wednesday, January …

Following a recent letter from the State Secretary for Kingdom Relations to the House of Representatives concerning the proposed expansion of the Executive Council and Island Council, the Executive Council of Saba has issued a response, with several clarifying points. In its response, the Executive Council emphasized that the conference …

Minister of Justice and Security Foort van Oosten visited Saba yesterday, where he was welcomed by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson. The Minister’s delegation included Gerard van Ballegooij, Director of European and International Affairs, and Monique Commelin, Director-General of Justice and Law Enforcement. During his visit, Minister van Oosten met with …

Public Entity is aware of concerns raised in the community regarding traffic and pedestrian safety in certain areas on the island. Over the past years, the Public Entity has invested in multiple projects aimed at improving road and traffic safety. These efforts include road widening, such as the recent widening …

Starting January, drivers on Saba can collect newly designed license plates featuring a view of the capital, showcasing the island’s lush landscape and red-roofed cottages. The updated design is part of Public Entity Saba’s standard procedure to refresh license plates every five years. The cost of the new license plate …