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With the introduction of the first elevator and new assisted living facilities, Saba marks a significant milestone in senior care. The demolition of the 46-year-old structure that housed the Honorable Henry Carlyle Every Home for the Aged since the 1980s marks the official start of a major turning point in …

The Executive Council joined the Saba Lace Ladies in Amsterdam to showcase traditional Saba Lace at the Ambacht in Beeld Festival. The Ambacht in Beeld Festival brought master craftspeople from around the world to the NDSM Loods in Amsterdam on September 26 and 27. Visitors at the event explored rare …

State Sec­retary of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations BZK Eric van der Burg may send his proposed amendment to the Acts “Wet openbare lichamen Bonaire, St. Eustatius en Saba (WolBES)” and the “Wet fi­nancien openbare lichamen Bonaire, St. Eustatius en Saba (FinBES)” to the Council of State for advice. These …

The Council of Ministers has approved the nomination of Mr. Jonathan Johnson as acting Kingdom Representative for the public bodies of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba. Mr. Johnson succeeds Jan Helmond, who had held this position since November 2017. The appointment takes effect on 1 January 2027 and will be …

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 …