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What does a single seed have to do with Saba’s resilience? Quite a lot, according to the island’s new Climate Plan & Action Agenda, which the island will officially launch on October 3. The launch takes place at 10:00 a.m. at the Eugenius Johnson Center, and the public is invited. …

Commissioner Bruce Zagers has called on members of the Dutch Second Chamber to turn years of recognition of the challenges facing Saba and the Caribbean Netherlands into concrete action. In a letter dated September 17, ahead of parliamentary votes on motions concerning the Caribbean Netherlands, Zagers says many of the …

The Saba Rent Committee is an independent and impartial body that helps tenants and landlords address rental disputes. It provides objective, accessible information about rental matters, including rent levels, procedures, and the rights and responsibilities of both parties. First, the Committee supports tenants and landlords in reaching an agreement. When …

The Public Entity Saba (PES) has released its Multi-Annual Budget 2027–2030, viewable in hard copy at the Government Administration Building’s Security Desk or digitally via the Island Council’s iBabs Public Portal and the official Saba website. Key points: Strategic alignment: The budget continues the Saba Package 2023–2027, the Organizational Development …

On September 16, the Saba Youth Council marked a proud milestone by meeting with the Island Governor to formally present its position paper on the priorities of Saba’s youth. This proud moment represents an important step toward ensuring that Saba’s young people not only have a voice but also play …

As part of the Saba Heritage Center’s “Preserving Voices” Oral History Project, we are inviting Saba residents aged 65 and older to share their stories, memories, and experiences of life on the island. Childhood. Family. School. Work. Traditions. Village life. Travel. Change. Everyday moments. These stories are an important part …

Between September 2026 and December 2026, Statistics Netherlands CBS will conduct the Labour force survey on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (so-called BES is­lands). Interviewers will go to randomly selected households to administer the questionnaire. This is a sample survey conducted among households every two years. Through it, CBS measures …

On Tues­day, Budget Day (“Prinsjes­dag”) in The Hague, the ‘Tax Plan Act 2027 was sub­mitted to the Dutch Parlia­ment. This bill still needs to be approved by the House of Representatives and Senate, after which it will take effect on January 1, 2027. The Jetten Cabinet pro­poses two tax measures …

The Netherlands’ draft 2027 budget, present­ed on Tuesday, contains a provision of thirty million euros to help reduce the cost of living in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. Investments will be made to ensure lower rates for electricity, drinking water, and telecommunications in the long term. A total of 12 …

In 2027, the Dutch government will continue its efforts to strengthen and restore the unique natural environment and ecosystems in the Ca­ribbean Netherlands. A to­tal of 47.5 million euros has been made available for this purpose. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature LVVN announced this on Budget …