Dear Editor, Sometimes I have to wonder on Saba about the way some things go: is it by fate, or by design? Recently, there have been some out-of-the-ordinary hiring and firing taking place, which makes me question what kind of procedures, if any, are in place on this island. Are …

On 11 March, Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and Island Secretary Bram Streppel welcomed a delegation from the Marine Detachment of Sint Maarten (hereafter: MARNSDET SXM) on Saba. The delegation, consisting of the Detachment Commander of Sint Maarten, Majoor der Mariniers (Niels) Houtenbos and Liaison Officer Civil-Military Cooperation, Luitenant Lodewijk Portielje, …

With the growing need for affordable housing on Saba, Public Entity Saba is inviting residents to participate in a housing survey aimed at gathering valuable information about the housing needs of the community. The survey has been specially designed to better understand the housing needs, preferences and priorities of residents …

Dear Editor, This document shall serve as a Formal Complaint issued to Bruce Zagers, owner of The Hideaway restaurant and bar, located in Breadline Plaza, Windwardside, Saba. We believe that The Hideaway restaurant and bar is licensed to “play music,” which now is karaoke, between the hours of 5 p.m. …

Planned traffic checks  On Sunday, the 8th of March, a planned traffic check was held on Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba. During the check, eight (8) vehicles were checked, resulting in one (1) fine being issued for driving with an invalid license plate. In addition, three (3) warnings were …

The Saba women’s football team is on its way to St. Maarten for its very first friendly match! This is an exciting moment for the team as they continue to grow, gain experience, and proudly represent Saba. The team is traveling with Coach Michael Bautista and Coach Harrien Baptiste, who …

Saba’s newest boutique accommodation, the Scenery Hotel, officially opened its doors on Tuesday, March 3, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials and project partners. The ceremony featured Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and PCN board chair Harald Linkels, who jointly cut the ribbon to inaugurate the hotel formally. …

Each year, in the weeks after graduation, a familiar scene unfolds on the small Caribbean islands of Sint Eustatius and Saba. Suitcases are packed, tearful goodbyes are exchanged at the airport, and young students leave home to begin the next chapter of their lives thousands of miles away. For many …

The Executive Council of the Public Entity Saba plans to establish a Monuments Council to help protect the island’s cultural and historical heritage. Members of the council will soon be nominated. Important decisions have already been made about creating a Monuments Register and setting up funding to support heritage protection. …

Collision Between Car and Cyclist On Monday, the 2nd of March, around 5:45 PM, the police received a report of a collisionbetween a car and a cyclist on Lower Road on Saba, in the direction of Fort Bay. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found a car and a bicycle …