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What an incredible night of music, talent, culture, and unforgettable performances! The 2026 Jr. & Sr. Roadmarch Competition was a night filled with excitement and legendary displays that will surely be remembered! JUNIOR ROADMARCH WINNER KJ Winning Song: “Enjoy Yourself” 236 Points Hype Kid — 234 Points Mya — 233 …

For the second time in two years, Daddy Slim is the Soca Groovy King of Saba, winning last Friday night’s competition with a near perfect score. He rocked the crowd with his song, “Flowers”, which he said he started writing at a funeral. The lyrics are a bold declaration for …

Affordable air travel for residents of Saba and St. Eustatius could be achieved with an annual Dutch government contri­bution of approximately one million euros, according to a proposal presented to the Dutch House of Representa­tives by the Island Councils of the two Caribbean munici­palities. The proposal seeks to ad­dress the high …

King Fyah has won Saba Carnival’s Road March competition after a heated performance on Saturday night that began on a fire truck. A firefighter by trade, James “King Fyah” Hassell started his set by entering the Festival Village on the back of a fire engine with its sirens blaring. Sporting …

Tomorrow, Carnival begins, and this year, we celebrate fifty years of tradition on our island. Fifty years of music, costumes, food shared among neighbors, and the joy that has passed from one generation to the next. Let us honor this Carnival tradition by celebrating fully and in good spirits. Our …

Prices on Saba up by 2.3 percent compared to Q1 On Saba, consumer prices were 2.3 percent higher on average in Q2 compared with Q1. On Saba, as on the other islands, this rise in prices was mainly due to higher transport prices. Petrol was 20.9 percent more expensive than …

The Funtopia Youth Initiative Founda­tion, in partnership with the Child Focus Founda­tion, introduced children in Saba to the art of living-statue performance during the 2026 Summer Cultural Exchange Programme. The mini—Living Statue Pre­sentation formed part of the programme’s activities, giving children the oppor­tunity to demonstrate the skills they had developed throughout …

The newly renovated Cove Bay Playground officially reopened on Saturday with a Family Fun Day, welcoming children, families, and community members to celebrate the project’s completion. The new playground has been transformed into a nautical-themed play space that complements its seaside location. Children can climb aboard a pirate ship, enjoy …

Van Drumpt will become director of Saba Cares. “My first reaction was: ‘Huh, I’m 72? This is great!'” says the seasoned healthcare director. The role suits him perfectly. “I stopped working at 63, and after nine years, this suddenly came along.” Ernst is already known for being an excellent diver …

On July 17, the Funtopia Youth Ini­tiative Foundation, in part­nership with the Child Focus Foundation, concluded its 2026 Summer Cultural Ex­change programme in Saba with a final presentation cel­ebrating African and Carib­bean culture, creativity and youth leadership. Throughout the week, chil­dren between the ages of four to 12 participated in …