The site BES-Reporter writes that the residents of Saba and Statia, using the Makana Ferry to travel to St. Maarten or between St. Eustatius and Saba, will see considerably higher fares for either a one-way or round-trip ticket starting May 15, 2024. The increase is the consequence of a lack of …

In May, the Saba Tourism Bureau introduces a month of health-inspired activities: “May Wellness & Rejuvenation Month 2024”. The Tourism Bureau is happy to share with visitors to the island about the growing trend of fitness while enjoying Saba’s nature and breathtaking scenes. A special mention of the monthly activities …

The Saba Bank lies about 4.3 km southwest of the island of Saba. It rises from about 1000 m above the general depths of the surrounding sea floor. The Saba Bank is the largest submarine atoll in the Atlantic Ocean and the fifth largest of its kind in the world. …

The Department of Community Development and Culture on behalf of the Public Entity Saba, is inviting the Public to attend the May 4th Memorial Day Ceremony at “the Bunk” Memorial Site in The Bottom. The Ceremony will begin at 1:30pm. Later that evening at 6pm, the department will host a …

The renowned Dutch newspaper NRC writes that the Leiden University wants to dismiss the prominent archaeologist Corinne Hofman after nineteen reports of long-term misconduct, among other things. President of the Executive Board Ottow speaks of discrimination, manipulation, shouting, and bullying.  Professor of archaeology Corinne Hofman has been suspended because, according …

On Monday, April 22nd, Minister for Poverty Policy, Participation and Pensions, Carola Schouten, arrived on Saba for a working visit. She was accompanied by Remco Spek, Head of the Caribbean Netherlands department at the Employers’ Regulations Directorate; Reinier Polinder, Political Assistant; and Nadia Amenou, Policy Officer for the Caribbean Netherlands. …

As the affordability of homes and the rising cost of living is a pressing issue for many Sabans, Public Entity Saba together with the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, the Own Your Own Home Foundation, and Bazalt Wonen (previously Woonlinie) signed a ‘Letter of Intent’, during the winter …

During the week of April 15th, Commissioner of Agriculture, Bruce Zagers, and the Saba hydroponics team, Camilo Usuga and Sam Frederick, visited Happyponics, a hydroponics Farm in Aruba. Within 6 years, the “Happyponics”  farm achieved a production of over 4,000 lettuce heads per week. Appyponics supplies restaurants, hotels, and the …

Dossier Koninkrijks Relaties writes that Saba and Staia have joined the Local2030 Islands Network, a global platform of islands that seek cooperation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. During the three-day conference ‘Island Solutions for a Resilient Future’ in Honolulu, Hawaii, BES envoy for the …

The Executive Council has received several complaints about goats roaming in inhabited areas, the Public Entity Saba would like to remind the public that based on Article 2 of the 2004 Island Ordinance on identification and registration of livestock and pets, livestock owners are obliged to keep their livestock fenced …