The Catholic Association for Ecumenism in the Netherlands has published a special issue of the magazine “Perspectief” in which the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the Dutch slavery past is highlighted. One of the contributions was made by Rose Mary Allen, a cultural anthropologist and extraordinary professor of …

The Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations is currently unable to access 80 million euros earmarked for the economic strengthening of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom. These funds are intended for critical projects, including the construction of a new port for Saba (40 million euros), road improvements on …

The Public Entity Newsletter No8: February 2025 is out Click the image to read it online PES

The Central Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has initiated a public awareness campaign on Saba and St. Eustatius to highlight the importance of data and its role in decision-making. As the official data collection and statistics agency for the Caribbean Netherlands, CBS generates comprehensive statistics on key areas such as population, economic …

Representatives from the Saba Tourist Bureau and Sea Saba proudly represented the island at the Outdoor Travel and Adventure Show, Canada’s largest showcase of outdoor gear and adventure travel experiences. The booth was located in the Scuba & Caribbean Zone, where Mr. Thorne Peterson represented the Saba Tourist Bureau, engaging …

The Island Council of Saba reconvened on Tuesday February 25th, following their initially scheduled Island Council meeting of February 20th. The continuation of this meeting followed the original agenda, with discussions ranging from concerns about the ferry services, invasive species control, airfare services, cost of living, and housing regulation. Connectivity …

The support program for local administrators in the Caribbean Netherlands, facilitated by Dutch professionals, has officially commenced with the working visit of Jeroen van Gool, Director of the Aldermen’s Association, and Ruud Niewold of the Dutch Association of Council Members to Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba this week. This comprehensive …

On Wednesday, February 26th, the Public Entity of Saba (PES) welcomed a group of students from the Yuverta Eco and Wildlife study program for the first time. Over the next two weeks, these students will immerse themselves in the island’s unique environment while engaging in a series of activities to …

Capsized boat On Thursday, the 20th of February, around 5:20 PM, the central emergency room received a report of a capsized boat near Mary’s Point on Saba. The six persons who were on the boat managed to swim to shore. Three of them were injured and taken to the hospital for …

PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the general public that the public Island Council meeting which was adjourned on February 20th, 2025 will reconvene tomorrow February 25th, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Government Administration Building. This meeting will be live-streamed on …