An important step was taken today to provide children on Saba and St. Eustatius with more and higher-quality places to play. In The Hague, Jantje Beton, the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS), and the Public Entity Saba (OLS) and Public Entity St. Eustatius (OLE) signed the Playgrounds Agreement …
Read More »Publication vacancy Island Governor Public Entity of Saba,
The State Secretary of the Interior and Kingdom Relations would like to invite interested persons to apply for the function of: Island Governor for the Public Entity of Saba (circa 2,158 inhabitants). Appointment process The Island Governor will be appointed by royal decree for a period of six years, after …
Read More »Repaying your DUO student debt? Lower monthly instalment may be possible
In November, people with a DUO student debt will receive a message about their monthly instalment for 2026. While some may be able to lower this amount by submitting their income details to DUO, not everyone is aware of this. That is why DUO will be visiting Saba on Monday, …
Read More »Guardianship Council committed to ensuring payment of child support
Many parents fail to pay the court-mandated amount of child support on time, or do not pay it at all, and children suffer the consequences. This has prompted the CN Guardianship Council to pay extra attention to the collection of outstanding child support payments. The Council also aims to help …
Read More »Elections 2025: In Bonaire and Saba, D66 has become by far the largest.
On Saba, D66 , Jetten’s party, got 45.2 percent with 123 votes. A total of 260 of the total of 915 eligible voters went to vote there. On Bonaire, D66, received 22.6 percent of the votes. PVV became the fourth party with 11.8 percent of the votes. At 21.5 percent, …
Read More »Police report of Monday, the 27th of October until Wednesday, the 29th of October 2025
Two arrests on Saba In the night of Wednesday, the 29th of October, two people were arrested on Windwardside, Saba. The two individuals are a 41-year-old man with the initials L.A.W.L., arrested for assault, and a 43-year-old woman with the initials J.S.R., arrested for assault and assault with a weapon.
Read More »Caribbean Netherlands: Inflation Eases in Third Quarter of 2025
In the third quarter of 2025, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 3.3 percent more expensive year-on-year. In Q2, inflation was 5.3 percent. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this on the basis of the consumer price index for the Caribbean Netherlands. Prices on Saba in Q3 were up 3.5 percent …
Read More »Legal Desk day: Wednesday, 29 October
I will be in Saba again on Wednesday, 29 October, for another legal desk day. Book your spot now for a free legal consultation between 10:00 AM and 4:30PM at the BMS building in Windward Side! Book a spot on our website: www.sabalegaldesk.com or send an email to emmely@sabalegaldesk.com Background …
Read More »Decree on Price Indication of Products in Saba
Public Entity Saba is pleased to announce the introduction of the Decree on the Indication of Prices for Products on Saba, which will take effect on March 1, 2026. Businesses have a grace period until that date to implement systems to meet the requirements mentioned in the decree. This decree …
Read More »Foundation for Legal Aid and Equal Treatment established in the Caribbean Netherlands
For the first time, Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba will have a physical location where residents can go for free information, advice, and support concerning legal issues and discrimination. The foundation that will offer these services has now been officially established. The foundation’s local name on Bonaire is Lokèt Hurídiko, …
Read More »
Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean