Following the announcement of the establishment of an official Monuments Council for the island of Saba on March 3, 2026, the Public Entity Saba has taken the next step in strengthening heritage protection. On April 21, 2026, the introductory meeting of the newly formed Monuments Council was held, marking the …

Minister Sterk (Long-Term Care, Youth and Sport) is making a five-day working visit to the three Dutch Caribbean islands to get acquainted with local care and welfare institutions and discuss the state of healthcare, youth care, and social services with island governments. The visit concludes on Saba with a meeting …

The Dutch cabinet is launching Economisch Groeiplatform Carib, a new economic growth platform aimed at strengthening the six Caribbean islands of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The initiative focuses on three priorities: Better governance: strengthening public administration on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, tackling integrity issues, and improving public services …

The board governing the Sacred Heart School on Saba is no longer subject to enhanced supervision by the Dutch Ministry of Education and Emancipation. State Secretary Judith Tielen has announced that the formal designation order against Stichting Katholiek Onderwijs Saba (SKOSaba) has been officially withdrawn. The designation was introduced in …

The Island Council of Saba has officially launched its new website, providing the public with more direct access to information about the council and its work. Developed over several months and led by SIM Caribbean in collaboration with the Island Registrar’s Office and ICT and Communications Department, the project focused …

Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the public that there will be a Central Committee meeting on Tuesday April 21 st, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Government Administration Building. You may also view the Central Committee meeting on the Saba Government YouTube page. …

The Edge II ferry has been sold, effective April 11, 2026, bringing an end to ferry service between St. Maarten and Saba. Because the sale took effect immediately, no farewell voyage was possible. All outstanding Edge II bookings have been canceled, and passengers will be contacted individually to arrange next …

Education in the Caribbean Netherlands must improve. That is the conclusion of the Education Council following an analysis of the education system on Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius. The Education Council advises the government and parliament on policy and legislation relating to education. Schools on the three Caribbean islands have …

As of this month, residents of the Caribbean Netherlands who believe they have experienced discrimination can officially file a complaint with the National Institute for Human Rights. This marks an important step in the implementation of the Equal Treatment Legislation for Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, which entered into force …

The Netherlands’ State Secretary Eric van der Burg is advancing legislation (the Verhogingswet) to increase the number of island council members and commissioners on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, with the goal of having it in effect before the March 2027 island council elections. Key points: The legislation will tie …