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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) proudly welcomed Prime Minister Rob Jetten during his recent visit to Saba. The Prime Minister was received by Peter Johnson, Chairman of the SCF Supervisory Board, and the SCF team. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to present the breadth and significance of Saba’s conservation …

Single-vehicle collision On Tuesday, the 12th of May, around 1:20 PM, the central control room received a report of a single-vehicle collision on Airport Road, at the intersection with Dinda Road on Saba. A car crashed into a stone wall, presumably because the brakes were not working properly. Paramedics arrived …

On behalf of Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland (RCN), Opinion Carib recently completed a media research study examining how residents across the Caribbean Netherlands get their news. Last Thursday, RCN presented the findings, and the numbers paint a clear picture: Saba-News.com remains the go-to source for local news on the island. Among …

The Public Entity Saba proudly participated in the “Working in the Caribbean – Career Fair” held on April 24th and 25th in the Netherlands, where hundreds of students, young professionals, and job seekers gathered to explore career opportunities within the Caribbean region. Representing the Public Entity Saba at Stand #149 …

Mark your calendars — June 13th is a day to celebrate! We’re coming together to honor the incredible legacy of our Island Governor Jonathan Johnson as he wraps up his final term as Island Governor of Saba. It’s been a journey of dedication, service, and heart, and we want to …