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 …

Following two weeks of intensive preparations, all groundwork for dismantling the existing Mount Scenery tower has now been successfully completed.In close collaboration with SCF, the site has been carefully prepared with measures in place to protect and preserve the surrounding sensitive natural environment throughout the process. The project team has …

Burglary On Thursday, the 30th of April, a report was filed regarding a burglary at a building on Matthew Levenstone Street on Saba. Unknown individuals gained access to the premises and stole, among other things, an empty cash register and two small cash boxes containing cash. The case is under …

The Cybercrime Team of the Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland (KPCN) hosted the inaugural .BQ Cybersecurity Convention across Saba and St. Eustatius. The event was organized in collaboration with MCB, the Ministry of Interior and Kingdom Relations, and the National Cyber Security Center of the Ministry of Justice and Security. The …