Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the public that there will be a Central Committee meeting on Thursday, August 27th at 9:00 am at the Government Administration Building. You may also view the Central Committee meeting on the Saba Island Council website and the Saba Government …
Read More »Pilot subsidy scheme for monument homes in BES islands to start soon
Homeowners in the Caribbean Netherlands whose houses are considered monuments can soon apply for a one-time subsidy for building restoration. The application period runs from September 1 to September 30. A total of US $1.1 million has been made available from the Dutch National Restoration Fund. “With this pilot, the …
Read More »Commissioner Bruce Zagers addressed the the pressure on the island’s water supply.
Commissioner Bruce Zagers addressed the Saban community’s concern about the ongoing drought and the pressure on the island’s water supply. In this message, he provides an update on the measures being taken to increase water production and asks the community to continue conserving water and being mindful of those who …
Read More »Vessel Found on Rocks Near All Too Far Trail; Dog Safely Rescued
The Public Entity Saba has issued an update regarding an incident that unfolded earlier today and continued into the evening, after local fishermen reported a vessel on the rocks near the All Too Far Trail, between Sulphur Mine and Diamond Rock. Upon receiving the report, the Harbor Master was notified …
Read More »Lowest flight tax rate for Dutch Caribbean
Caribbean parts of the kingdom will remain in the lowest category of the Netherlands’ planned distance-based aviation tax, despite their considerable distance from Amsterdam. The Dutch government says the exception is justified by the constitutional relationship and potentially serious economic consequences of higher airfares for the islands. Under the proposed …
Read More »Temporary water system shutdown
The Public Entity Saba informs residents and businesses that the public water distribution system was temporarily shut down this evening, Tuesday, August 11. The temporary shutdown is necessary to allow water reserves to rebuild and to support continued drinking water production at Saba Splash. Maintaining a reliable and sufficient supply …
Read More »St. Maarten, Statia and Saba patients in Colombia are safe after earthquake
All St. Maarten, Statia and Saba patients receiving medical treatment in Colombia have been accounted for and are safe following an earthquake in the country. Following reports of the earthquake earlier Monday, new Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor VSA, Claret Connor immediately contacted the Social and Health …
Read More »Island Governor visits newly completed Jonathan Johnson Tower on top of Mount Scenery Tower
On Saturday, August 8, 2026, Island Governor Jocelyn Levenstone made the climb to the summit of Mount Scenery to view the newly completed radar tower. The new tower, officially named the Jonathan Johnson Tower, forms part of the modernization of radar infrastructure in the Caribbean. The installation will strengthen maritime …
Read More »Sailboat in distress near Wells Bay area
Friday evening, the SARs vessel and the Coast Guard responded to a report of a sailboat in distress near Wells Bay area. Upon arrival, it was determined that the vessel had become stuck on rocks in the area. The sailboat was successfully towed off the rocks and was then able …
Read More »Building a Stronger Connection to Saba’s History
The Public Entity Saba is pleased to announce the next phase of the Slavery Past Action Agenda. Funded by the Dutch Government to address the history and legacy of slavery, this phase marks the start of several initiatives aimed at preserving, documenting, and sharing Saba’s history and cultural heritage. These …
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