The Public Prosecutor’s Office (OM) has confirmed that further investigation corroborated a woman’s account that she was unaware three firearms were inside her luggage when she arrived in St. Maarten on a flight from Saba. The woman, who was arrested following the discovery, has since been released from custody, although …
Read More »Verify Your Address Ahead of the Elections
With the March 2027 Island Council elections approaching, the Census Office is asking all residents who intend to vote to verify their registered address by December 31, 2026. This applies to everyone who intends to vote, including residents who have not recently moved. The population register is the official record …
Read More »Registration of Political Parties for the March 2027 Island Council Elections
The Public Entity Saba, through the Census Department, wishes to inform political parties interested in participating in the upcoming Island Council Elections on March 17, 2027, of the important registration requirements and electoral deadlines. Registration of Political Party Names Political parties wishing to participate under an official party name must …
Read More »Clarity on release of suspect arrested with firearms: Prosecutor’s Office has authority over detention and release
Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling has confirmed that neither she nor Acting Minister of Justice Marinka Gumbs was informed by the Public Prosecutor’s Office (OM) or asked to make any decision concerning the release of a woman arrested after three firearms were discovered in her luggage at Princess Juliana International …
Read More »Sea to Scenery run: December 5th, Saba Say
Saba Day weekend means Sea to Scenery. On Saturday 5 December you start at Cove Bay with your hand in the water and finish just below the top of Mount Scenery. About 6 kilometers and about 800 meters of climbing. Run it, walk it, or run until the steps and …
Read More »Island Council Member Saskia Janell Matthew calls for update on community safety following firearms incident
Recent reports that three firearms were discovered in the luggage of a passenger travelling from Saba to St. Maarten have renewed concerns about public safety and security on the island. According to Island Council Member Saskia Janell Matthew, the incident has raised questions within the community and revived memories of …
Read More »MP Lewis (Sxm) seeks answers from Justice Minister on passenger’s release after firearms seizure (citing class justice).
Member of Parliament (MP) and Chairman of the Justice Committee Lyndon Lewis is requesting that Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling provide a written and public update on the seizure of three firearms at Princess Juliana International Airport and explain why the passenger was released after questioning. According to the Public …
Read More »Saba Shines at the 50th DEMA Show in New Orleans with Nine Readers Choice Awards
The island of Saba is taking part in the DEMA Show 2026, one of the world’s leading trade events for the diving industry, where it is showcasing its diving, natural beauty, and tourism offerings. The island’s presence carries extra weight this year. Saba has received nine awards in Scuba Diving …
Read More »FXDC granted another ten-year concession to deliver mail on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
The site BES Reporter announces that the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy has decided that the same company will continue to deliver mail on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. Minister Heleen Herbert has signed the decision granting Flamingo Express Dutch Caribbean N.V. (FXDC Post) a new ten-year concession, …
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