The Dutch government wants to adjust the tax system of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba for it to become more straightfor­ward and more in line with the Dutch tax system. The cabinet also wishes to distrib­ute the burden more evenly. This proposal was sent to the House of Representatives on …

After months of uncertainty, Public Entity Saba received positive news today with the presentation of the 2025 budget: the central government of the Netherlands is providing additional funding for the construction of a hurricane-resistant and future-proof harbor on Saba. With this additional budget, the Public Entity Saba can soon award …

The 2025 budget from the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) prioritizes strengthening and renewing democracy, the rule of law, and good governance. The government plans to improve public services through smarter use of technology, increase self-sufficiency in the Caribbean islands of the Kingdom, and ensure sustainable recovery …

The State Commission against Discrimination and Racism has concluded its working visit to Saba. Prior to this, the Commission visited St. Eustatius and Bonaire. “We had many insightful conversations, which provide a solid foundation for further work. We were impressed by the friendly and open atmosphere that facilitated discussions on …

A serious car accident on Spring Bay Road in Saba has left one person injured. The driver was travelling downhill on the road around 11:35am Saturday when they experienced a brake failure and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle then plummeted roughly 30 metres down the hill, eventually coming …

The Dutch Central Bureau of Sta­tistics (CBS) has asked residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba to participate in its labour force survey, which runs from September to December. CBS has chosen a random sample of 1,126 households in Bonaire, 538 in St. Eustatius and 545 in Saba, where its …

The Schoof cabinet’s government program, though largely neutral in tone, offers little concrete information regarding its ambitions for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom. Compared to the previous Rutte IV administration, the tone feels more distant, though not unfriendly. A subtle distinction can be found between the language in the …

Following the launch of the Car Wreck and Metal Waste Removal Project on August 28th, Public Entity Saba is pleased to report the successful relocation of over 35 car wrecks to the Waste Management Facility, where they are being processed and baled for recycling. Currently, the facility houses approximately 150 …

The Public Entity Saba is pleased to announce that for the remainder of 2024, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW) has allocated an additional, temporary subsidy to further reduce the costs of transported Reverse Osmosis (RO) water in a significant move to enhance purchasing power and improve the …

In August, the Public Entity Saba hosted a butcher training, providing five participants with the opportunity to enhance their butchering skills and elevate their expertise. Throughout a two-day training, participants were guided through the precise techniques required for butchering various types of animals. Emphasis was placed on adhering to restaurant …