Yesterday, a Winair Twin Otter briefly veered off the runway at St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport. The pilot responded swiftly, regaining control of the aircraft and steering it back onto the runway before taxiing safely to the terminal. Click the image to view the video of the incident. The …
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In February, representatives of the Ministry of Defense visited Saba to announce the upcoming plans for the redevelopment of the Mount Scenery tower. The project will involve the dismantling and removal of the existing tower and replacing it with a new, upgraded structure that is currently being constructed in the …
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The Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment (SZW) will soon publish the law proposal for the Omnibus Law SZW 2027 (Verzamelwet SZW 2027). This law is issued annually and is intended to maintain and optimize legislation. The law proposal for the Omnibus Law SZW 2027 also includes several amendments relevant …
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The Economic Master Plan that Saba just finished lays out a long-term plan for dealing with the island’s structural problems, such as high living expenses, a lack of housing, and being vulnerable to outside shocks, in a way that is coordinated and sustainable. Main areas of focus: Infrastructure: Ongoing road …
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Eric van der Burg, State Secretary for the Interior and Kingdom Relations, will be visiting the six Caribbean islands of the Kingdom from 7 to 17 April. He is visiting St. Eustatius, Saba, St. Maarten, Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire on his trip. Topics that will be discussed during the introductory …
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To expand emergency medical education across the region The Windward Islands Emergency Medical Services (WIEMS) has launched a pilot Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training programme in collaboration with Saba Cares, aimed at expanding emergency medical education and response capacity across the region. The blended training programme, which began on March …
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Reducing youth crime will be a key focus of justice policy for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands) over the next five years, according to a joint letter from the Minister and State Secretary of Justice and Security (JenV) and the Minister of Asylum and Migration to the Dutch …
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On March 30, 2026, Public Entity Saba and Public Entity St. Eustatius signed a Public Service Obligation (PSO) agreement with Makana Ferry Service, marking an important step toward improving reliable and affordable inter-island connections. The agreement reflects ongoing collaboration between the two islands to address shared transportation challenges, supporting economic …
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Detectives of Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN are investigating a violent incident that left a man injured in the early hours of Sunday, March 29, in the Over the Peak area of Saba. According to the central control room of KPCN, a report was received at approximately 2:45am requesting police …
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The Dutch government is considering limited support for air travel between St. Maarten, Saba, and St. Eustatius with the aim of improving accessibility without disrupting the commercial aviation market. This was outlined by Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Vincent Karremans in response to parliamentary questions. Members of Parliament (MPs) questioned …
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