“Better than we” is Ryan Espersen’s PhD thesis that aims to understand the materiality of Saba’s ideological landscape during its pre-emancipation colonial period. This is accomplished by understanding the dialectics, or inseparable relationships, between Saba’s geography, locally situated ideologies of class, race, and gender in Saba’s social environment, and the …

Saba, Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius: The islands of Saba, Sint Maarten, and Sint Eustatius are thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural SSS School Games, aimed at fostering youth engagement in sports and promoting social interaction among students across the three islands. The SSS School Games will feature a …

Public Entity Saba is set to receive a Search and Rescue (SAR) Boat during the first half of 2025 to be used in the process of finding and rescuing people who are in distress on or in the water, such as in the case of vessel collision, passengers going overboard …

When journalist Ferry Floor visited Saba he was shown around by Governor Jonathan Johnson. They explored the hidden treasures of this enchanting island, from majestic mountains to breathtaking dive sites. Enjoy

On Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, Commissioner of Health, Eviton Heyliger met with representatives from Zorg & Jeugd Caribisch Nederland (ZJCN) – at the Government Administration Building for the official presentation of the new healthcare card for residents of the Caribbean Netherlands. Also present at the occasion were representatives of the …

At the end of March, representatives of the Public Entity Saba (PES) attended the 2024 conference for the International Panel for Deltas, Coastal Areas and Islands (IPDC) in the Netherlands as part of the process to develop a climate adaptation plan for Saba. Over 100 representatives from 13 different countries, …

Recently, the RCN announced the new IAB BES law. This law “Inrichtingen- en Activiteiten Besluit BES” is a new system of environmental regulations that will apply to companies, governments, and related organizations in Saba, St. Eustatius, and Bonaire from the 1st of April 2024. These regulations are a further step …

Collision Fortbay Road SABA During the overnight hours on Monday, April 1st, a one-sided scooter collision occurred on Fortbay Road on Saba. Due to reasons still unknown, the driver and two passengers (including a minor) fell off the scooter, and were injured as a result. They were taken with a …

A new system of environmental regulations will apply to companies, governments, and related organizations in Saba, St. Eustatius, and Bonaire from the 1st of April 2024. These regulations are a further step in the joint efforts of the Netherlands and the islands to better protect island habitats and, in particular, …

On Tuesday, the 2nd of April, a new class of 15 students starts the training of General Investigating Officer Dutch Caribbean. It is the first time that the training is given partly in the Netherlands and partly in the Caribbean. The 15 students will start with an introductory bivouac on …