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Dutch military forces in the Carib­bean will carry out a hur­ricane emergency response exercise on the Windward Islands June 14-20, working closely with local safety and emergency response part­ners on St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius. The goal of the training is to ensure that military personnel can be deployed …

From June 16–20, 2025, archaeological research and a heritage impact assessment will take place at the Wathey Property in The Bottom. The initiative will include detailed documentation and mapping of the historic building on the site, as well as a full archaeological survey of the 2,500-square-meter plot. The research will …

Public Entity Saba is preparing a series of initiatives aimed at creating a more balanced, transparent, and affordable rental housing market. These efforts are designed to support both tenants and landlords by clarifying expectations, improving access, and offering support where it’s needed most. Key components include: The development of a …

Police report of Friday, the 6th of June until Monday, the 9th of June 2025 During the evening hours of Friday, June 6, several vehicles were stopped for a traffic check on Church Street in Saba, all drivers were required to take a breathalyzer test. During the check, 11 vehicles …

On Tuesday, June 10th, Commissioner Bruce Zagers and members of the Harbor Project Management Team, Peter Biemond and Ton van der Plas, visited a specialized hydraulic laboratory in the United Kingdom to observe critical 3D model testing for the Black Rocks Harbor development. The team assessed a meticulously scaled physical …

The Saba Island Council and the Island Registrar are currently undertaking a working visit to the Netherlands from June 6 to June 22, 2025. This visit presents a pivotal opportunity to strengthen ties with Dutch institutions, participate in high-level conferences, and engage in specialized training sessions designed to enhance governance and …

The Community Development and Culture Department of the Public Entity of Saba, in collaboration with the Saba Heritage Center, invites all residents to two Town Hall Meetings to review and contribute to the draft Saba Cultural Policy. This policy aims to preserve, promote, and sustain Saba’s unique cultural heritage for …

The Dutch government has launched a public Internet consultation on proposed rules for the repayment of sickness and accident benefits that were wrongly received under the Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES) Sickness Insurance Act and the BES Acci­dent Insurance Act. These laws provide financial support to employees in Bonaire, …

In her column on the site Dossier Koninkrijksrelaties, Jessica Besselink shares her observations from the medical care on Saba: If you live on Saba, you know the drill: the “school trip” to Sint Maarten. Not for beaches or shopping, but for a “medical”—the island’s shorthand for a doctor’s appointment. For …