By National Ombudsman, Reinier van Zutphen Since 17 November 2017, based on Article 133(4) of the Constitution (Gw), rules can be laid down for the public entities in the Caribbean part of the Netherlands, and other specific measures can be taken in view of special circumstances that distinguish these public …

On July 1st, 2026, Saba’s new governor will be inaugurated. At the upcoming Island Council meeting on October 16th, 2025, the public will be informed of the forthcoming Governor Selection Process. To read more about the process, please visit the website of the Public Entity Saba at https://www.sabagov.nl/…/new-governor-selection-process PES  

October 10, 2025, marks fifteen years since the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles as an administrative entity. Following this transition, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) was tasked with compiling statistics for Bonaire, Saba, and St. Eustatius, while Curaçao and St. Maarten each established their own statistical offices. To commemorate this milestone, CBS …

PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby informs the public that an Island Council meeting will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Government Administration Building. In accordance with the procedural rules for the appointment of an Island Governor (Article 2, …

Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby informs the general public that there will be a public Central Committee meeting on: Thursday, October 16th, 2025, 10:30 a.m., ️ Government Administration Building Agenda Opening Approval of the agenda Approval of the minutes from the Central Committee meeting …

The Childcare Decree BES accompanying the Law Childcare BES was published on October 8th. It specifies the rules that apply from January 1, 2026, to the quality, data exchange, and financing of childcare on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. The new legislation and regulations aim to provide good, safe, and …

As of 1 January 2026, the leave regulations in the Caribbean Netherlands will be expanded to include emergency leave and short-term care leave. This means that employees will gain new rights, while employers will face new obligations and practical changes. Emergency Leave Emergency leave can be requested when you need …

On Tuesday, 7 October 2025, the Senate approved the introduction of the equal treatment legislation on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. This means that the Protection against Discrimination Act was definitively adopted on the islands. Based on Section 1 of the Constitution, various Acts guaranteeing equal treatment are applicable in …

The Dutch government is focusing on the wrong priorities in its policy for the Caribbean Netherlands, according to Commissioner Bruce Zagers, who has outlined his concerns in a letter to the Second Chamber and the Senate. “While there is often great urgency to implement certain legislative changes, there is little …

What began as routine construction work on the new Saba Cares expansion project at the A.M. Edwards Medical Center has turned into a remarkable archaeological discovery. Workers uncovered bones, ceramic shards, building components, and several unidentified artifacts—including four remarkably well-preserved 17th–18th century rifles and a sword. The discovery immediately triggered …