President of the All For I Union, Charles Woodley, representing the St. Eustatius Healthcare Foundation (SEHCF), speaking to healthcare workers prior to the meeting. Negotiations between employers and unions over a new Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) for healthcare workers in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba have been suspended after five …
Read More »Island Councils Push Back: Is the Netherlands’ €30 Million Cost-of-Living Fund Being Redirected?
The Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba have warned the Dutch House of Representatives that a promised €30 million in structural funding may not deliver what it was intended to: measurable relief from the high cost of living in the Caribbean Netherlands. A Promise at Risk The €30 …
Read More »Police Report from Friday the 4th of September to Wednesday the 9th of September 2026
Arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol on Saba On Saturday, the 5th of September, at around 6:35 PM, a 50-year-old man with the initials S.B.v.H. was arrested on Thais Hill Road on Saba for driving under the influence of alcohol. The suspect reversed his pick-up truck into another …
Read More »Caribbean libraries strengthen collaboration during exchange week in El Salvador
Caribbean libraries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands made significant progress during a week-long conference in El Salvador, signing a joint network plan that outlines shared ambitions and collaboration going forward. The plan, developed with guidance from Common Eye, focuses on strengthening the libraries’ positioning and building future-proof institutions. The …
Read More »Saba Maintains QualityCoast Silver Award from Green Destinations
Saba has maintained its QualityCoast Silver Award status from Green Destinations following its latest sustainability assessment and audit, reaffirming the island’s commitment to sustainable destination management. The QualityCoast Award is part of the Green Destinations Awards and Certification Program and recognizes destinations for their efforts and progress toward more sustainable …
Read More »Island Registrar Participates in Professional Working Visit to England
The Island Council of the Public Entity Saba is pleased to announce that Island Registrar Akilah Levenstone will participate in a professional working visit to England from September 6 to 12, 2026, together with members of the Dutch Association of Registrars (Vereniging van Griffiers). The visit is designed to strengthen …
Read More »Saban Devon Benders completed successfully the Intensive Junior Coast Guard Crew Member Program
After more than a year of intensive training, professional development, and personal growth, 16 recruits from the 2025 Junior Coast Guard Crew Member Program (JBK) have successfully completed their training. The graduates represent Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten, including recruits from Saba and Sint Eustatius. Among them is Saban Devon Benders, one of the proud …
Read More »Saba Delegation Travels to Bonaire for BES Summit, Bonaire Day Celebrations and Public Service Working Session
On September 2 the Island Council of Saba has departed for Bonaire to participate in the annual Bonaire Day celebrations and the BES Summit. The delegation includes Island Council Members Rolando Wilson, Julio Every, and Vito Charles. Also accompanying the Council are Commissioner Bruce Zagers, Island Secretary Bram Streppel, and …
Read More »Tax Office approves grace period for Saba residents
The Caribbean Netherlands Tax Office BCN is aware of the limited postal services on Saba in recent months. As a result, some residents may have had less time to respond to a payment reminder or to arrange a payment plan. To take this situation into account, BCN is introducing a two-month grace …
Read More »First load of X-blocks for Black Rock Harbor arrived
This week, the first 14 X-Blocks arrived on the island, marking another important milestone in the development of the breakwater that will protect our new harbor. Because Saba lacks sufficient local rock and manufacturing capacity for heavy marine armor, the breakwater utilizes a combination of regional and international supplies, including …
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