On Tuesday, 7 October 2025, the Senate approved the introduction of the equal treatment legislation on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. This means that the Protection against Discrimination Act was definitively adopted on the islands. Based on Section 1 of the Constitution, various Acts guaranteeing equal treatment are applicable in …
Read More »Commissioner Zagers Challenges Dutch Priorities for Caribbean Netherlands
The Dutch government is focusing on the wrong priorities in its policy for the Caribbean Netherlands, according to Commissioner Bruce Zagers, who has outlined his concerns in a letter to the Second Chamber and the Senate. “While there is often great urgency to implement certain legislative changes, there is little …
Read More »Rifles, Bones, and Sword Unearthed at Saba Hospital Site – Construction Paused for Archaeological Investigation
What began as routine construction work on the new Saba Cares expansion project at the A.M. Edwards Medical Center has turned into a remarkable archaeological discovery. Workers uncovered bones, ceramic shards, building components, and several unidentified artifacts—including four remarkably well-preserved 17th–18th century rifles and a sword. The discovery immediately triggered …
Read More »Saba Tourist Bureau to Host Social Media Training for Tourism Partners and the Public
The Saba Tourist Bureau will host a special social media training session with Diederik Kemmerling—entrepreneur, investor, and digital strategist—on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Eugenius Center. Kemmerling is the founder of The Lab Digital Marketing Agency, operating across Aruba, Curaçao, and Colombia, and currently serves as President of the …
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