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Detectives of Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN are investigating a violent incident that left a man in­jured in the early hours of Sunday, March 29, in the Over the Peak area of Saba. According to the central control room of KPCN, a report was received at approximately 2:45am requesting police …

The Dutch gov­ernment is considering limited support for air travel between St. Maarten, Saba, and St. Eu­statius with the aim of improving accessibility without disrupting the commercial aviation market. This was outlined by Minister of Infrastructure and Water Man­agement Vincent Karremans in response to parliamentary ques­tions. Members of Parliament (MPs) questioned …

Like many small island communities, Saba continues to face structural economic challenges, including high cost of living, limited housing availability, and vulnerability to external shocks. The newly finalized Economic Master Plan provides a long-term framework aimed at strengthening the island’s economic resilience in a deliberate and sustainable manner. The plan …

The session is being held at the library in The Bottom on Monday, April 13 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

Turbidity levels around the Black Rocks Harbor Project are being closely monitored after cloudy water was observed in the area last week. Public Entity Saba (PES) says it recognizes the community’s concern for the island’s fragile marine environment and is providing clarity on the cause of the turbidity and the …

The cabinet has decided to extend the measures aimed at improving purchasing power and livelihood security in Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba by one year. For this purpose, €11 million will be allocated in 2027. In addition, €30 million will be made structurally available for livelihood security based on the …

On March 24 and 25, Director-General for Kingdom Relations, Barbera Wolfensberger, visited Saba, with meetings focused on major development projects on the island. The visit commenced with a tour of the solar panel park, highlighting the importance of ensuring affordable and sustainable energy for all residents of Saba. Wolfensberger then …

Saba government’s Department of Public Health and Sports, in collaboration with Stichting EGO, organ­ised a three-day regional training session last week for professionals from Saba, St. Maarten, and St. Eustatius. The training was conduct­ed on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport VWS. The three-day gathering was …

A 55-year-old man was arrested on Friday eve­ning for driving under the influence of alcohol following a collision on Lambert Hassell Road. The incident occurred around 6:40pm and involved two vehicles. In line with the “botsen is blazed’ policy, both drivers were subjected to a breathalyser test at the scene. …

Dossier Koninkrijksrelaties reported the following: The House of Representatives today allocated 2.2 million euros to mitigate the increase in electricity tariffs in the Caribbean implemented as of January 1. An amendment submitted to this effect by Don Ceder (ChristenUnie) received support from a parliamentary majority. Energy companies were forced to …