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Executive Council Saba Clarifies Stance on EC and IC Proposed Expansion

Following a recent letter from the State Secretary for Kingdom Relations to the House of Representatives concerning the proposed expansion of the Executive Council and Island Council, the Executive Council of Saba has issued a response, with several clarifying points. In its response, the Executive Council emphasized that the conference …

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Minister of Justice and Security, Foort van Oosten, visited Saba

Minister of Justice and Security Foort van Oosten visited Saba yesterday, where he was welcomed by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson. The Minister’s delegation included Gerard van Ballegooij, Director of European and International Affairs, and Monique Commelin, Director-General of Justice and Law Enforcement. During his visit, Minister van Oosten met with …

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Road Upgrades and Safety Improvements

Public Entity is aware of concerns raised in the community regarding traffic and pedestrian safety in certain areas on the island. Over the past years, the Public Entity has invested in multiple projects aimed at improving road and traffic safety. These efforts include road widening, such as the recent widening …

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Updated License Plates and Road Tax in 2026

Starting January, drivers on Saba can collect newly designed license plates featuring a view of the capital, showcasing the island’s lush landscape and red-roofed cottages. The updated design is part of Public Entity Saba’s standard procedure to refresh license plates every five years. The cost of the new license plate …

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PostNL publishes postal stamps focussing on Saba birds

On 5 January 2026, PostNL, the national postal service in the European Netherlands, issued Experience Nature – Birds Saba, a stamp sheetlet that places the natural heritage of Saba at center stage. The issue is part of the multi-year Experience Nature series (2024–2026), which celebrates the extraordinary biodiversity of the …

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