The Saba Island Council and the Island Registrar are currently undertaking a working visit to the Netherlands from June 6 to June 22, 2025. This visit presents a pivotal opportunity to strengthen ties with Dutch institutions, participate in high-level conferences, and engage in specialized training sessions designed to enhance governance and …

The Community Development and Culture Department of the Public Entity of Saba, in collaboration with the Saba Heritage Center, invites all residents to two Town Hall Meetings to review and contribute to the draft Saba Cultural Policy. This policy aims to preserve, promote, and sustain Saba’s unique cultural heritage for …

In her column on the site Dossier Koninkrijksrelaties, Jessica Besselink shares her observations from the medical care on Saba: If you live on Saba, you know the drill: the “school trip” to Sint Maarten. Not for beaches or shopping, but for a “medical”—the island’s shorthand for a doctor’s appointment. For …

The Council of Ministers has approved Wednesday, October 29, 2025, as the official date for the upcoming House of Representatives elections. The decision follows a proposal by Minister Hanke Bruins Slot of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, who consulted key stakeholders to ensure a smooth electoral process. The minister adopted the Electoral Council’s recommendation after …

The Council of Ministers has approved the establishment of a foundation to assist residents of the Caribbean Netherlands with legal issues and discrimination-related concerns. This foundation will serve as a permanent point of contact for the people of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, offering support for legal questions, disputes, and …

The Saba Tourist Bureau recently participated in Caribbean Week 2025, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) under the theme “Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow’s Tourism.” Held in New York City, the weeklong event brought together industry leaders for dynamic presentations, strategic discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at shaping the future …

The Community Development and Culture Department Proudly Presents: The Saban Brotherhood A Wellness Initiative to Empower and Unite the Men of Saba Why This Matters Recent reports (2023–2026) highlight pressing health challenges in our community, including high rates of smoking, alcohol use, and physical inactivity. Yet, until now, Saba has lacked …

At the end of each budgetary year, the Executive Council submits an annual report and financial statements to the Island Council, detailing the financial policy pursued and its implementation as recorded in the budget for that year. The structure of the annual accounts adhers to the presribed classification from the …

At the start of the year, Public Entity Saba conducted a community survey to gather input for the island’s first-ever Spatial Development Plan. This landmark initiative will guide Saba’s future growth by balancing housing, infrastructure, and economic development while preserving its unique natural beauty and cultural heritage. The survey explored key …