The first set of focus group discussions in the “Where Culture Lives” research project have been completed at Saba Heritage Center in Windwardside, which the researchers say is a milestone in the project’s mission to map and better understand cultural and heritage practices across the six Dutch Caribbean islands. The …
Read More »Team Saba U18 Basketball Team Excels at Netherlands Tournament
Team Saba’s Under-18 basketball squad delivered an outstanding performance during the 3×3 basketball tournament finals at Stadium Bijlmer Arena in Amsterdam on Saturday, July 26th. The young athletes secured victories in two of their three matches, showcasing their skill and determination on an international stage. The team dominated their opening …
Read More »Belastingdienst Caribisch Nederland to carry out property valuations
In the coming period, Belastingdienst Caribisch Nederland will carry out property valuations on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. This is to levy property tax for the period from 1 January 2026 through 31 December 2030. For the levying of property tax, the value of immovable property is reassessed every five …
Read More »Planned Traffic Check SABA
On the afternoon of Thursday, the 24th of July, a planned traffic check was conducted on Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba. During the control, four (4) vehicles were checked, and one (1) fine was issued for not wearing a seatbelt. KPCN.
Read More »Caribbean Netherlands Youth Survey: Understanding Young People’s Lives
The 2024 Caribbean Netherlands Student Survey examines the lives of young people aged up to 18 in secondary education and MBO programs across Bonaire, Saba, and St Eustatius. This survey complements the National Youth Monitor conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, which provides …
Read More »Saba Gains International Recognition Through Major Media Coverage
Saba has achieved significant global media exposure during the second quarter of 2025, establishing itself as an emerging must-visit destination through strategic media placements and hosted journalist visits. Key Media Highlights The media momentum began with prominent coverage on NYTimes.com as part of a Caribbean island-hopping feature that showcased Saba’s …
Read More »Caribbean Netherlands Youth Survey Reveals Gender Gap in Bullying
A new survey by CBS of students in the Caribbean Netherlands has revealed significant differences in bullying rates between islands and genders, with girls experiencing higher rates of harassment than boys, particularly on Bonaire and Saba. Key Findings The 2024 Caribbean Netherlands Student Survey, conducted as part of the National …
Read More »Dutch justice minister: No need to raise drug sentences for BES
Maximum prison sentences for drug-related crimes on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands) will not be raised, as they are already significantly higher than those in the European part of the Netherlands. Caretaker Minister of Justice David van Weel made this clear in response to parliamentary questions from the …
Read More »Saba Inflation Report – Second Quarter 2025
Overview Inflation on Saba moderated to 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2025, down from 4.8 percent in the first quarter. Despite this annual decline, quarterly price pressures persisted, with overall prices rising 0.7 percent compared to the previous quarter. Quarterly Price Developments Rising Costs Several sectors experienced significant …
Read More »Police report of Wednesday, the 16th of July until Monday, the 21st of July 2025
Parish Hill Trail Rescue Incident Report Incident Summary On Sunday morning, July 20, at approximately 9:20 AM, the central control room received an emergency report regarding an injured hiker on the Parish Hill Trail. The hiker had sustained injuries that rendered her unable to descend the trail independently, necessitating immediate …
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