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Arrest for Assault  On Saturday, the 6 th of June, at approximately 10:30 PM, a 50-year-old man with the initials K.A.W. was arrested on E.A. Johnson Road on Saba for assault. The case is under investigation Arrest for Insulting a Public Official on Duty  On Saturday, the 6 th of …

The State Committee against Discrimination and Racism today published its final report, Dismantling Discrimination: Towards a Government that Combats and Prevents Discrimination and Racism. The report presents a ten-point action agenda for a more equal and inclusive Netherlands. It concludes that discrimination and racism remain structural problems within and by …

The Harry L. Johnson Museum is proud to announce the addition of a remarkable antique clock to its permanent collection. The beautifully preserved timepiece, estimated to be more than 100 years old, was generously donated by Mr. Allen Busby of Sint Maarten, whose family has long-standing ties to the island …

Who says Saba says Mount Scenery, the highest point in the Kingdom of The Netherlands. But anyone who has followed Saba’s development in recent decades knows that the island has risen in more ways than one. This is equally true of Saba’s growth as a special municipality of the Netherlands. …

The two men accused of killing Saban firefighter Sheldon Johnson should be sent to prison for terms of 28 and 21 years, a prosecutor told the Court of First Instance on Thursday, who de­scribed the night-time shooting as a “cold-blooded execution”. The prosecution’s hefty demand came near the end of …

The Public Prosecution Service on Thursday demanded heavy prison sentences against the two suspects in the murder of firefighter Sheldon J. on Saba. Against Anthony N.W., a prison sentence of 28 years was demanded. Against co-suspect Rudolfo V.v.H., the prosecution demanded 21 years in prison. The sentence demands were announced …

Members of the Dutch House of Representatives (“Tweede Kamer”) believe that Bo­naire, St. Eustatius and Saba (so-called BES is­lands) must receive suf­ficient additional support for the planned expansion of the number of island council members and com­missioners. State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eric van der Burg responded positively to motions …

Burglary at a residence in Windwardside  On Sunday, the 31st of May, a burglary was reported at a residence in Windwarside on Saba. Unknown individuals gained access to the residence and took a large quantity of food from the refrigerator. The case is under investigation. KPCN

On June 13, we will honor 18 years of leadership by our Island Governor, Jonathan Johnson. The ceremony will consist of an ecumenical service at the Sacred Heart Church in The Bottom at 5:30 p.m., followed by the program at the Princess Juliana Sports Field. The public is warmly invited …