Consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 2.5% more expensive in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 than one year previously. In­flation was therefore down from the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, when it stood at 3.4%. Statistics Netherlands CBS reports this on the basis of the consumer price index …

Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba can once again apply for the Region Deals. For the sixth and final round of the financial stimuli proj­ect, 244.3 million euros has been made available for all the participating regions ­and the Ministry of Hous­ing and Spatial Planning will be accepting applica­tions from August …

Firearm confiscated On Monday, the 15th of July, a firearm was confiscated by a patrol at Fort Bay in Saba. As the patrol drove toward Gray Pound Beach, officers saw two men standing. One of the men had a firearm in his hand. Further inspection for a valid permit to …

The Public Entity Saba (PES) aims to develop a climate adaptation plan for Saba to be ready for current and future climate challenges, with a focus on improving the island’s self-sufficiency and resilience. The first phase of developing the plan is majorly concerned with sharing information and getting stakeholder input …

The BES Childcare Decree to the Childcare Act specifies the rules that are going to apply to quality, data exchange and funding of childcare on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES). Via Internet consultation, persons and organisations can now give feedback on these rules. The objective is to provide good, …

Dear Saba, We extend our sincere appreciation for your generous donations toward the hurricane-affected islands. Your notable support, encompassing provisions of food, clothing, footwear, toys, books, and household essentials, has been invaluable. Over the past two weeks, a total of 68 aid packages have been dispatched. Special gratitude is extended …

As part of ongoing efforts to improve digital services and accessibility for Saba’s residents, the Public Entity is proud to announce the launch of phase one of its newly updated government website on July 22, 2024. The new website features a refreshed visual interface designed to make navigation simple and …

Last month, Commissioner Eviton Heyliger, on behalf of Public Entity Saba, signed the Culture Agenda 2024-2028 with Christianne Mattijssen, Deputy Directorate General Culture and Media, representing the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science (OCW). This agreement outlines the island’s cultural priorities and objectives, aiming to enhance the cultural infrastructure over …

By the end of August, Saba Grows, the hydroponics farm, will complete the construction of two new greenhouses. One greenhouse will be dedicated to expanding hydroponics production, while the other will serve as a tree nursery for the island’s vital reforestation project. Future Expansion Plans Eventually, Saba Grows plans to …