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Two suspicious packages were found near the beach at Cave of Rum Bay on Saba on Tuesday, September 22. The discovery was reported to the police immediately, and officers seized the packages. An initial field test indicated that the contents tested positive for cocaine. The narcotics have been seized for …

Island Governor Jocelyn Levenstone departed Saba today ahead of a working visit to the Netherlands, running from September 28 to October 9. During the visit, the Governor will attend the VNG Annual Congress in Winterswijk and take part in a series of official meetings. On Texel, he is scheduled to …

Acting Island Governor Shamara Amelia” Nicholson-Linzey (left) and Cassandra Labasti (second left) cutting the ribbon to officially open MHC’s new office on Saba, as MHC Ex­ecutive Director Kathelijne van den Boogert (second right) and MHC Manager. for St. Eu­statius and Saba Jacco Vaders (right) look on. Mental Health Ca­ribbean (MHC) …

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 …