Join us to discuss the results of the recent survey on possible spatial upgrades to The Bottom, and to give your input on design aspects related to traffic, vegetation, amenities, and facilities. We encourage everyone to attend, especially residents who live in The Bottom. February 24, 2026 6:00 p.m. – …

The Cabinet has approved the Housing Act BES. This legislative proposal aims to facilitate the construction of more affordable social housing on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba by providing housing foundations on the islands with better access to financing. The proposal underwent public internet consultation this past summer and will …

Collision On Thursday, the 5th of February, at around 1:15 PM, the central control room received a repor tof a collision in which a pickup truck had collided with another pickup truck parked along the road. It turned out that the pickup truck was traveling toward the harbor and moved …

Consumer prices in the Caribbean Netherlands rose again in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest consumer price index data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), continuing the upward trend that has impacted household budgets throughout the year. Significant Annual Price Increases Prices on Saba jumped by 2.9 percent year-on-year …

Would you like to have a breadfruit tree on your property? Do you support reforestation efforts and increasing food security on Saba? We are inviting residents and landowners to participate in a reforestation and food security initiative by planting breadfruit trees on their property. Participants may request one or more …

In the coming months, four new ATM machines will be placed at key locations across the island. This project is a collaboration between De Nederlandsche Bank, Brinks, and Public Entity Saba, and is aimed at significantly increasing and improving the availability of cash withdrawals for residents, businesses, and visitors. Last …

The Saba Tourist Bureau recently participated in two significant travel industry events in New York City to increase destination awareness and strengthen engagement with media and consumers. On January 22, the Saba Tourist Bureau, together with U.S. public relations agency Diamond PR, attended TravMedia’s International Media Marketplace (IMM), the leading …

The site BES-Reporter announced that Starlink’s satellite internet service is now officially authorized to operate in the Caribbean Netherlands, but only after a rocky path involving illegal operations, a rejected application, and ultimately meeting stringent Dutch government requirements that prioritize security and regulatory control. According to a detailed Freedom of …

Representatives from the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations will visit Saba to inform political parties, public authorities, and interested stakeholders about the Political Parties Act (Wpp), recently submitted to the House of Representatives. The Wpp aims to strengthen the independence of political parties and enhance the resilience of …

The Dutch Caribbean Research Week is a gathering that brings people together to share knowledge about the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands—and to use that knowledge to make a difference. Organized with support from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), the event connects researchers, students, policymakers, …