This month, a baseline measurement will begin to map out the current housing stock on Saba, commissioned by the Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning (VRO). This assessment is necessary to understand Saba’s housing needs and improve address registration. As part of this baseline, a housing surveyor will visit and …

Significant progress has been made on the ongoing gym demolition project, despite initial weather-related delays. The project is moving forward with a strong commitment to both student and staff safety, and environmental sustainability. Clearing of the waste and working after school hours Over the past six weeks, the contractor has …

The Public Entity Saba has been awarded $7.6 million from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, through the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), to implement the Saba Action Agenda – Legacy of Slavery, a multi-year initiative dedicated to acknowledging Saba’s history, strengthening its cultural heritage, and building a more resilient, …

The Public Entity Saba (PES) is pleased to announce the successful rescue of Mr. Lancelot Hasell, who had been missing for three days after hiking the Sulphur Mine Trail. At 4:30 p.m. today, Mr. Hasell was located by a National Helicopters aircraft in the North Coast Trail area. Marine personnel …

Joseph Lancelot Hassell, 74, who went missing on Saba’s northern trails around noon on Saturday, was found alive on Monday afternoon. Public Entity Saba confirmed receiving word of his discovery at about 4:30 p.m. Unofficial reports indicate he was located in a difficult-to-reach area along the Sulphur Mine Trail/Spring Bay …

Imported scent-tracking dogs and scores of emergency responders will continue today, Monday, in their efforts to find Saban man Joseph Lancelot Hassell (74), who went missing on the island’s northern trails around noon Saturday. Hassell’s last known position was on the Sulphur Mine trail, and volunteers and emergency services had …

On De­cember 9, 10, and 11, the 36th congress titled “Fif­teen years after 10/10/10” will take place at the “Nieu­wspoort” press and debate centre in The Hague. The event is organised by Inter-Expo Caribbean NV and focuses entirely on the con­stitutional reforms within the Kingdom of the Neth­erlands that took …

On 5 August 2025, Minister Mona Keijzer of Housing and Spatial Planning launched the internet consultation for the Housing Act BES. This bill aims to ensure the building of more affordable social housing in the Caribbean Netherlands. The bill allows housing foundations to apply for admission as an admitted institution …

Sunday, August 3, a group of Saban students arrived in the Netherlands to begin their higher education journey. Over the past several weeks, these students have participated in the Off the Rock Student Support Program, a series of workshops organized by the Department of Community Development and Culture. They also benefited …