The BES Reporter has announced that on February 12, 2025, the island councils of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba will convene on Saba for the BES Summit. This gathering will focus on drafting a cooperation document that will serve as the foundation for closer collaboration across various sectors. In addition, …

The Public Entity Saba, in collaboration with Reimpact Studio, is developing a climate adaptation plan tailored to the island’s unique challenges. This plan will be created through a collaborative, consultative, and participatory process, ensuring input from key stakeholders—including residents, businesses, and organizations across various sectors. To make this plan truly …

The Public Entity of Saba has invited qualified general contractors to submit bids for the public tender for the “Civil Works for Black Rock Harbor Road and Giles Quarter Road.” Project Overview: The selected contractor will undertake civil works, including drainage and utility installations on Black Rock Harbor – & …

The Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) has released the Crime Analysis (CBA) 2020-2024, the third report of its kind since 2010. This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of crime trends on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba over the past four years and serves as a foundation for a strategic approach …

State Secretary Vincent Karremans (Youth, Prevention, and Sport) will visit Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba from 9 to 15 February 2025. During his visit, he will meet with various healthcare and social institutions and engage in discussions on the challenges and opportunities related to healthcare, youth care, social support, and …

State Secretary Zsolt Szabó (Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations) wants to keep the position of Kingdom Representative but restructure it differently. This adjustment is included in the legislative proposal amending the BES Public Entities Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba Act (WolBES) and the BES Public Entities Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba …

As part of the Public Entity’s ongoing measures to mitigate erosion, increase the health of the island’s vegetation, and safeguard native biodiversity, an invasive species control mission is taking place for the coming two months. The project primarily focuses on the removal of free-roaming goats but also addresses other invasive …

Saba’s small size, location within the hurricane belt, and reliance on imports make our island particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. To address these challenges, the Public Entity is developing a Climate Adaptation Plan aimed at enhancing Saba’s self-sufficiency and resilience. To assist in this effort, strategic design …

Registration for the 2025 Saba Triathlon is here! Join us on Saba in January for our annual race: An 800m Caribbean Sea swim, a very hilly 7km bike with 600+ meters of elevation gain, and a 7km trail run through Saba’s National Park. The Saba Triathlon, where even the swim …

Last Friday, the 31st of January, the diploma presentation ceremony for the class of students of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee took place on Bonaire. The students were trained as General Investigating Officers for the Caribbean Netherlands. The diploma ceremony marked the celebratory conclusion of an intensive training program. Ceremony During …