The Public Entity Saba has published its Newsletter No 09 recapping the Treevia Night, sharing updates on a recent visit from the Ministry of OCW, the TuranGoeloe Masterclass, and looking back on a Climate Change workshop in Brussels. Click the image for access. PES
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Starting the 4th of April 2025, the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland, KPCN) will officially use bodycams on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. With this step, KPCN enhances safety, transparency, and trust between the police and the community. Enhanced protection for citizens and police officers Bodycams are …
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This week, delegations from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba continued their meetings in The Hague, following the State Secretary’s February 2025 correspondence on proposed amendments to the WolBES and FinBES laws. Ahead of these discussions, the islands convened during the BES Summit on Saba in February, where they agreed to …
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In 2025, Saba and St. Eustatius will each receive a state-of-the-art Search and Rescue (SAR) boat, fulfilling aviation legislation requirements mandating that airports have SAR capabilities at their disposal. The SAR service ensures distress monitoring, emergency communication, coordination, and rescue operations, as well as initial medical assistance or evacuation. These functions are …
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The Saba Tourism Bureau is excited to present the island’s 2025 events calendar, featuring an electrifying lineup of festivals, themed months, and community celebrations—all showcased on our newly redesigned events webpage! True to Saba’s spirit, this year’s offerings reflect our commitment to an eco-conscious, adventurous, and authentically Caribbean experience. From arts to wellness, diving …
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The Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba have been firmly reminded of their place: their objections will not sway State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Zsolt Szabó’s decision to retain the position of Kingdom Representative. In a sharply worded letter delivered just before today’s tense meeting, Szabó clarified that …
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On March 21, nature enthusiasts and trivia fans gathered at Colibri Cafe for TREE-via Night, a lively event celebrating the International Day of Forests and Saba’s native trees. Organized by Public Entity Saba and the Sea & Learn Foundation, the event marked the end of a 12-week campaign to raise …
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Update: In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, PES employees joined in wearing colorful socks, showing support for those with Down Syndrome and raising awareness. People with Down Syndrome have an additional chromosome, and these colorful socks are a representation of that uniqueness, and a symbol of diversity and acceptance. …
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Delegations from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba are in the Netherlands to discuss revisions to the WolBES and FinBES legislation. These meetings follow concerns raised after the new State Secretary of Kingdom Relations indicated plans to unilaterally amend agreements made during a March 2024 work conference. In response, the islands …
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From March 17th to March 21st the Registrar’s Office of Saba welcomed the Registrar’s Office of Zoeterwoude as part of the support program commissioned by the Ministry of Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK). During this insightful week, key topics were explored including: Formation plan for the Registrar’s Office including setting up profiles …
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