In the first half of 2025, Hyacinth House, a traditional Saban cottage located in the heart of Windwardside, will undergo extensive renovations and restorations. Owned by the Public Entity Saba (PES), this historic building had remained untouched during the development of the nearby parking lot to preserve the area’s heritage …
Read More »Island Governor Jonathan Johnson addresses Saba residents
Dear residents of Saba. As we embark upon a new year let us look back at the past and be thankful that we have had no major setbacks or problems. Yes, there have been challenges but we have faced them and are grateful for a new year. Looking ahead let …
Read More »WINAIR and Air France partner to enhance connectivity in the region
WINAIR is pleased to announce the reintroduction of its code-share agreement with Air France, further enhancing connectivity for travellers. This development follows the successful revival of WINAIR’s code-share partnership with Royal Dutch Airlines KLM in November, providing travellers with more convenient options for reaching Caribbean destinations. Under this renewed agreement, …
Read More »Lessons learned when moving from Rotterdam to the Caribbean
The site DossierKoninkrijksRelaties reviewed the book ‘Komt een land bij de dokter’ (A country calls on a Doctor), written by general practitioner/street doctor Michelle van Tongerloo (41). She devoted a chapter to her experiences on St. Eustatius, where she worked at the Queen Beatrix Medical Center in 2019-2020. Working as …
Read More »Public Entity Newsletter 6 – December 2024
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Read More »Senate approves BES tax changes
Legislation to change tax rates in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba was approved by the Dutch Senate last Thursday, which has paved the way for the new measures to go into effect on January 1, 2025. With this last legal hurdle now passed, workers in the Caribbean Netherlands will see …
Read More »Aerial photos and elevation measurements of Saba are online
New Caribbean Netherlands Dataroom Now Online! Starting today, the aerial photos and elevation measurements taken for the first time in 2023 and 2024 of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba are available in the Caribbean Netherlands Dataroom. This new data serves as an essential digital foundation for improving the registration of …
Read More »Saba Warriors shine in U-17 6v6 Friendlies
A last minute U-17 6v6 round of Friendly matches, hosted by Oualichi FC with the support of the St. Maarten Football Federation over the last weekend, brought some exciting football action to Emilio Wilson Park. With teams from St. Maarten and a visiting team from Saba showcasing their skills, the …
Read More »Sacred Heart School socially unsafe for Students and Teachers
The Social Safety at Sacred Heart School needs improvements The social, mental, and physical safety of students and staff at Sacred Heart Primary School is currently insufficient. Ongoing Concerns The issue is not limited to isolated incidents but reflects a persistent pattern of neglect that has sustained an unsafe environment …
Read More »No public transport from December 23rd – January 5th
The Public Entity Saba wishes to inform the public that from December 23rd, 2024 until January 5th, 2025, the Island Express (public transportation bus) will not be available.This is due to the upcoming holidays.We look forward to resuming operations on January 6th, 2025 and apologize for any inconvenience this temporary …
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