On the morning of November 15, 2024, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrix arrived on the island of Saba. She was warmly welcomed by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and a group of primary school children who performed a cheerful welcome song. The Princess’s visit centered on themes of nature education, conservation, …

  Click on the photo to start the video of Princess Beatrix’s arrival on Saba as communicated by news sites in The Netherlands.

From January 1, residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba earning the minimum wage will be required to pay income tax, following the adoption of an amendment by a majority in the Dutch House of Representatives. The amendment, put forward by ChristenUnie, GroenLinks-PvdA, and D66, faced opposition only from PVV …

Princess Beatrix’s schedule for today: Arrival at the airport: 9:50 a.m. Saba Research Center: 10:20 a.m. Queen Wilhelmina Park: 11:10 a.m. Botanical Gardens: 2:00 p.m. The Spot: 2:50 p.m. Departure from airport: 4:15 p.m. GIS

Princess Beatrix concluded her two-day visit to Sint Maarten by reopening Princess Juliana International Airport, named after her mother. Originally inaugurated in 1944 by Princess Juliana, who had fled the Netherlands during World War II, the airport has since become a vital hub for the region. As she was known …

During a recent working visit to St. Maarten, the Island Council engaged in a series of activities to strengthen inter-island relationships and deepen insights into important governmental processes. The visit commenced with a celebration of St. Maarten/St. Martin Day, where council members actively participated in local festivities and events. This involvement …

Join us for a color run from the medical school, around The Bottom, ending at Juliana’s Sport Field, in celebration of International Men’s Day.

The Public Entity Saba wishes to remind pet owners of the dangers of exposure of children, pets and wildlife to rodent bait.  The rodent bait (blue blocks containing Brodifacoum) currently being used on Saba are an important and effective tool in the management of rat and mice populations. Still, they …

Princess Beatrix will visit Sint Maarten and Saba from November 12 to 15 as patron of the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) to highlight nature conservation and social initiatives on the islands. Saba Visit On November 15, Princess Beatrix will visit the Saba Research Center, operated by the Saba Conservation …

Arrest for Open Violence On Monday, the 4th of November, around 4:40 PM, a 31-year-old woman with initials J.T.L. was arrested on Saba for open assault. She was involved in a brawl with several persons at a catering establishment near the airport, in which persons were injured. Investigation in the …