In 2021, approximately 9 in 10 residents of the Caribbean Netherlands rated their lives at 7 or higher on a 10-point scale, reflecting widespread life satisfaction. St. Eustatius had the highest percentage of satisfied residents (93%), followed closely by Saba and Bonaire at 88% each. However, this overall contentment exists …

Join us this Sunday December 1st at the Artisanal Holiday Market from 3-5pm at Tropics Cafe, free for all to visit. Meet The Potters from HOT Art Studio and admire their Art Display. `See all the entries of the latest Pottery Throwdown Season 2 and vote for your favourite. There …

Saba is actively working to become a recognized UNICEF Child-Friendly City, demonstrating a strong commitment to the well-being of children and youth by integrating children’s rights into local policy and practice. The island is one of seven municipalities participating in UNICEF’s global Child-Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI), underscoring its dedication to …

The Schoof government has refused to take immediate action to prevent a decline in purchasing power for residents of the Caribbean Netherlands, with losses potentially reaching up to 10% as of January 1. State Secretary for Kingdom Relations, Zsolt Szabo, conveyed this decision in a letter to the Second Chamber, …

Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the general public that there will be a public Central Committee meeting on Wednesday December 4th, 2024 at 2:00 pm.    The agenda is as follows: 1. Opening 2. Approval of the agenda 3. Approval of …

Dear Editor, I am writing on behalf of many concerned Sabans who are increasingly disillusioned with the current political and economic climate on our island. There is a growing sense of frustration as more and more foreign workers are brought in to fill positions that should be offered to qualified …

  The Tourist Office recently hosted two groups of prominent US travel journalists, providing them with exclusive experiences that highlighted the island’s natural beauty and warm hospitality. These visits were expertly organized by Saba’s public relations partner, Diamond PR. Group 1: Day Trip Highlights The first group enjoyed a day …

The site DossierKoninkrijksRelaties writes that a report from Nibud has sparked shock and outrage in both the Caribbean Netherlands (BES islands) and The Hague, revealing that the purchasing power of low-income residents is set to decline by nearly 10% starting January 1. Critics have labeled the government’s policy changes as …

The purchasing power of residents in the Caribbean Netherlands—Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba—is expected to decline significantly in 2025. This sharp drop is attributed to the termination of temporary policy measures and delays in implementing parts of the BES 2025 tax plan. In some cases, households may see their purchasing …