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The Financial Supervision Board (CFT has reviewed Saba’s third-quarter report, and its verdict is positive. In a letter dated November 11, 2026, the CFT found the island’s budget to be in order. Saba is raising both its budgeted income and expenses by USD 0.8 million to USD 46.3 million. The …

State Secretary Eric van der Burg visited Saba on November 11 and 12, 2026, for an official working visit centered on cooperation between the island and the Netherlands, along with infrastructure, energy, housing, and water security. Talks with the Executive Council Van der Burg met with Island Governor Jocelyn Levenstone, …

The Law Enforcement Council would like to speak with people who reported a crime or an in­cident to the police on Saba. The Council will be on Saba from 25 November to 1 December. Was it easy to report a crime to the police? How were you treated? Did the …

State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Digitalization Eric van der Burg arrived on Saba on Wednesday, November 11, for a two-day official working visit. Upon arrival at Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport, the State Secretary and his delegation were welcomed by Island Governor Jocelyn Levenstone and Island Secretary Bram Streppel. Accompanying …

The Public Prosecutor’s Office (OM) has confirmed that further investigation corroborated a woman’s account that she was unaware three firearms were inside her luggage when she arrived in St. Maarten on a flight from Saba. The woman, who was arrested following the discovery, has since been released from custody, although …

With the March 2027 Island Council elections approaching, the Census Office is asking all residents who intend to vote to verify their registered address by December 31, 2026. This applies to everyone who intends to vote, including residents who have not recently moved. The population register is the official record …

The Public Entity Saba, through the Census Department, wishes to inform political parties interested in participating in the upcoming Island Council Elections on March 17, 2027, of the important registration requirements and electoral deadlines. Registration of Political Party Names Political parties wishing to participate under an official party name must …

Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has confirmed that neither she nor Acting Minister of Justice Marinka Gumbs was informed by the Public Prosecutor’s Office (OM) or asked to make any decision concerning the release of a woman arrested after three firearms were discovered in her luggage at Princess Juliana International …

Saba Day weekend means Sea to Scenery. On Saturday 5 December you start at Cove Bay with your hand in the water and finish just below the top of Mount Scenery. About 6 kilometers and about 800 meters of climbing. Run it, walk it, or run until the steps and …

Recent reports that three firearms were discovered in the luggage of a passenger travelling from Saba to St. Maarten have renewed concerns about public safety and security on the island. According to Island Council Member Saskia Janell Matthew, the incident has raised questions within the community and revived memories of …