Arrest for Driving Under the Influence Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Time: Approximately 5:55 PM Location: Samuel A. Charles Street, Saba Incident Summary A 47-year-old woman (initials D.A.J.) was arrested on Tuesday evening for driving under the influence of alcohol following a two-vehicle collision on Samuel A. Charles Street. Investigation …
Read More »Citizen Service Number (BSN) Implementation in Caribbean Netherlands
In 2025, residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba will receive a citizen service number (burgerservicenummer), commonly abbreviated as BSN. This BSN is a unique 9-digit personal identifier linked to your data. Your Unique Personal Number The BSN enables you to conduct official business with government authorities online, anytime and …
Read More »Saba’s Sea Urchins Take the Plunge: Testing New Approaches to Reef Restoration
Researchers from Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences have released laboratory-reared Diadema antillarum sea urchins onto Saban reefs as part of an innovative coral reef restoration experiment. The initiative represents a significant step forward in reef restoration research, one of the university’s key research themes, which focuses on developing …
Read More »Police report of Friday, the 1st of August until Monday, the 4th of August 2025
Arrest for Assault On Monday, the 4th of August, around midnight, a 39-year-old man with the initials S.C.N.N. was arrested on Lambert Hassell Road on Saba for assault. The case is currently under investigation. KPCN
Read More »KPCN Reports Safe and Successful Carnival Season
The Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) reports a safe and successful carnival season following activities held from July 28 through August 3. Events and parades proceeded peacefully throughout the period, with minimal incidents requiring police intervention. Public Safety and Order Police officers maintained a visible presence during all festivities, successfully …
Read More »Saba Students Arrive in the Netherlands for Higher Education
A group of Saban students arrived in the Netherlands on Sunday, August 3, 2025, to begin their higher education journey, marking another milestone in the island’s commitment to educational advancement. The students participated in the comprehensive Off the Rock Student Support Program over recent weeks, a series of preparatory workshops …
Read More »Saba Newsletter July 2025
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Read More »Police report of Monday, the 28th of July until Wednesday, the 30th of July 2025
Arrest for Vandalism and Death Threats On Wednesday, the 30th of July, around 6:00 AM, a 26-year-old man with the initials T.J.H. was arrested on Under The Hill Road on Saba for vandalism and making death threats. The case is currently under investigation. KPCN
Read More »Saba Carnival 2025: Walk-Through Security Scanners Now in Operation
SECURITY UPDATE: Saba Carnival 2025 Walk-Through Security Scanners Now in Operation Starting Friday night, the Public Entity Saba is implementing walk-through security scanners at the entrance to the Carnival Village as part of a pilot program conducted in partnership with Smart Security. What You Need to Know Before entering the …
Read More »Team Saba U18 Basketball Team Excels at Netherlands Tournament
Team Saba’s Under-18 basketball squad delivered an outstanding performance during the 3×3 basketball tournament finals at Stadium Bijlmer Arena in Amsterdam on Saturday, July 26th. The young athletes secured victories in two of their three matches, showcasing their skill and determination on an international stage. The team dominated their opening …
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