The Public Entity Saba has secured funding to help the most vulnerable communities on Saba to renovate and improve their homes to ensure they are safe during extreme weather such as heavy rainfall, storms and hurricanes. The Saba Renovation Grant will be open for applications in 2025. The funding was …
Read More »Temporary halting of Reverse Osmosis (RO) water production due to tropical storm Ernesto
The Public Entity of Saba informs the public that Reverse Osmosis (RO) water production has been temporarily halted. This pause is due to damage caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto, which, combined with ongoing repairs to the fishermen’s pier, has left the intake line temporarily out of the water. The Public …
Read More »Public Entity Saba initiates Car Wreck and Metal Waste Removal Project
Based on a recent island survey, it has been identified that numerous car wrecks and metal waste pose significant hazards to the community in various ways. To address this, Public Entity Saba will initiate a Car Wreck and Metal Waste Removal Project. This project will offer substantial benefits to the …
Read More »Police report of Friday, the 23 rd of August until Wednesday, the 28 the of August 2024
Scheduled traffic check SABA In recent days, officers of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) stopped several vehicles for a routine check on Saba. The check was in connection with the enforcement of the Saba 2022 Road Traffic Ordinance. The checks were based on, among other things, possession of a …
Read More »21st Annual Sea & Learn on Saba: A Month-Long Celebration of Science and Environmental Awareness
The highly acclaimed Sea & Learn on Saba program is gearing up for its 21st annual edition, scheduled for October. Celebrated for promoting scientific exploration and environmental stewardship, this award-winning event attracts 14 distinguished scientists from around the globe to share their knowledge with both the local community and visitors. …
Read More »Teacher Marijke Geelhoed looks positively forward to the new school year
On the site DossierKoninkrijksrelaties teacher Marijke Geelhoed shares with us her positive look forward to the new school year.: This time of year feels like a fresh start, much like the beginning of a new year. With the start of the school year, the holidays have come to an end, …
Read More »Public Island Council meeting on Thursday August 29th
The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba now wants to inform the general public that there will be a Public Island Council meeting on Thursday, August 29th, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Government Administration Building. You may also view the live stream of the public meeting on the …
Read More »Police report of Wednesday, from the 21 st of August until Friday, the 23 rd of August 2024
Arrest for Assault SABA On Thursday, the 22nd of August, around 11:25 AM, a 62-year-old man with the initials N.D.M. was arrested on Under The Hill Road on Saba for assault. The case is under investigation. KPCN
Read More »Results of Community Survey on Climate Change
Recently, the Public Entity Saba (PES) carried out an island survey to gain insight into the perspectives of residents on climate change, how they experience its impacts, the role of local government, and what is needed by island residents for them to become more involved in the fight against climate …
Read More »Scheduled traffic check resulted in 2 fines
On Tuesday, the 20th of August, around 4:00 PM, officers of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) conducted a traffic check on Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba. During this check, 2 fines were issued. Both fines were for driving without wearing a seat belt. The KPCN urges all drivers to …
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