Eric van der Burg, State Secretary for the Interior and Kingdom Relations, will be visiting the six Caribbean islands of the Kingdom from 7 to 17 April. He is visiting St. Eustatius, Saba, St. Maarten, Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire on his trip. Topics that will be discussed during the introductory …
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To expand emergency medical education across the region The Windward Islands Emergency Medical Services (WIEMS) has launched a pilot Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training programme in collaboration with Saba Cares, aimed at expanding emergency medical education and response capacity across the region. The blended training programme, which began on March …
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Reducing youth crime will be a key focus of justice policy for Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands) over the next five years, according to a joint letter from the Minister and State Secretary of Justice and Security (JenV) and the Minister of Asylum and Migration to the Dutch …
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On March 30, 2026, Public Entity Saba and Public Entity St. Eustatius signed a Public Service Obligation (PSO) agreement with Makana Ferry Service, marking an important step toward improving reliable and affordable inter-island connections. The agreement reflects ongoing collaboration between the two islands to address shared transportation challenges, supporting economic …
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Detectives of Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN are investigating a violent incident that left a man injured in the early hours of Sunday, March 29, in the Over the Peak area of Saba. According to the central control room of KPCN, a report was received at approximately 2:45am requesting police …
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The Dutch government is considering limited support for air travel between St. Maarten, Saba, and St. Eustatius with the aim of improving accessibility without disrupting the commercial aviation market. This was outlined by Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Vincent Karremans in response to parliamentary questions. Members of Parliament (MPs) questioned …
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Like many small island communities, Saba continues to face structural economic challenges, including high cost of living, limited housing availability, and vulnerability to external shocks. The newly finalized Economic Master Plan provides a long-term framework aimed at strengthening the island’s economic resilience in a deliberate and sustainable manner. The plan …
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Turbidity levels around the Black Rocks Harbor Project are being closely monitored after cloudy water was observed in the area last week. Public Entity Saba (PES) says it recognizes the community’s concern for the island’s fragile marine environment and is providing clarity on the cause of the turbidity and the …
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The cabinet has decided to extend the measures aimed at improving purchasing power and livelihood security in Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba by one year. For this purpose, €11 million will be allocated in 2027. In addition, €30 million will be made structurally available for livelihood security based on the …
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On March 24 and 25, Director-General for Kingdom Relations, Barbera Wolfensberger, visited Saba, with meetings focused on major development projects on the island. The visit commenced with a tour of the solar panel park, highlighting the importance of ensuring affordable and sustainable energy for all residents of Saba. Wolfensberger then …
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