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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Minister of Justice and Security Pays Working Visit to Saba and St. Maarten
The Minister of Justice and Security of the Netherlands, Foort van Oosten, will pay a working visit to Saba and St. Maarten from 12 to 16 January. The visit focuses on strengthening cooperation with judicial and administrative partners in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom in the areas of law …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Kombiná — the documentary is now available online
Now streaming for free: Kombiná, the documentary by lyongo architecture, is officially available online.After a year of successful screenings—seventeen premieres and special showings at film festivals, embassies, and unique venues—the film can now be watched worldwide by a broad audience. A journey through contemporary Caribbean architecture Kombiná follows architect Lyongo …
Read More »Art Rap Foundation Opens Call for “Echoes of the Islands” Artist Residency
Art Rap Foundation announces the open call for Echoes of the Islands: From Stories to Archives, a six-week contemporary art residency taking place from February 1 to March 15, 2026, at Zeer Tropisch Art House in San Nicolas, Aruba. The residency invites emerging contemporary artists from the Dutch Caribbean to …
Read More »What do you think about RCN website?
Hi Saba, we are back this upcoming week! Sign up for the group sessions for the Media Research Caribbean Netherlands today, and receive $20 for participating. The group sessions will take place from January 7 to January 10 on Saba. During the group session, which lasts a maximum of 90 …
Read More »Reef on the Rocks at the Dive Bar in Windwardside
At first glance, Reef on the Rocks reads as a living system rather than a static artwork. Ceramic corals rise, cluster, and flow across the display, creating a sense of growth and quiet movement. The installation invites close inspection: textures ripple, surfaces shift between matte and glossy, and individual elements …
Read More »PEP Party Clarifies Position on Saba’s Council Expansion
The Party for Progress, Equality and Prosperity (PEP) has provided clarification on remarks made during recent discussions in the Dutch Second Chamber regarding proposed expansions of the Island Councils and Executive Councils in Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. According to PEP, the matter arose during a meeting on December 16, …
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