The Dutch government aims to extend the time period for the tem­porary subsidy scheme for financing childcare in the Caribbean Netherlands. This is to avoid an interrup­tion in childcare funding in the run-up to the BES Childcare Act, State Sec­retary of Participation and Integration Jurgen Nobel writes in a letter sent …

Over the next two weeks, Defense Caribbean Region will conduct a hurricane emergency relief exercise on St. Maarten and Saba. This exercise, named “Windward Express,” will involve soldiers training alongside local security partners to enhance their preparedness and strengthen cooperation. Several Defense units will participate in “Windward Express”, including marines …

Residents of Saba supported Thursday’s dem­onstration in protest of recently announced plans to transition the historical Queen Wilhelmina Park into a playground. Community Activist Dave Levenstone initiated this protest, stating that the peti­tion and demonstration were in objection to placing more playground equipment on the grounds, as well as a …

The site Koninkrijksrelaties reports that the ‘BES Summit’ taking place today on Bonaire will focus on key issues such as the BES 2025 Tax Plan, healthcare, and the representation of the BES islands in The Hague. A renewed effort will also be made to establish a formal agreement to strengthen …

Youth and adult teams from the island of Saba travelled to the island of Statia to take part in a soccer tournament Friday Au­gust 30th and Saturday August 31st evening at the Johan Cruyff Court Sports field. Among those visiting the island along with the players were Recorder for the …

PEP Island Coun­cil Member Julio Every recently presented a mo­tion to establish a struc­tured process for naming of streets, buildings, monu­ments and other landmarks after renowned individuals. During the Island Council meeting last week Thurs­day, Every explained that the motion he presented aims to recognise the im­portance of preserving Sa­ba’s …

First arrest on Saba after introduction of breathalyzer On Tuesday, the 3rd of September, Saba saw the first arrest for driving under the influence since the recent introduction of the breathalyzer test. Around 7:35 PM a 52-year-old man, with initials E.L.M., was arrested on JZ Ridge Road after being involved …

The Netherlands is not responsible for the hurri­cane and storm preparations of the Caribbean part of the King­dom — the countries Curacao, Aruba and St. Maarten, as well as the public entities Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, are responsible for their own disaster and crisis management. Newly-appointed State Secre­tary for …

Public Entity Saba, in cooperation with KPCN, announces the introduction of field breathalyzer tests as a crucial measure to combat drunk driving on our island. The enforcement of these breathalyzer tests is an essential tool that will help us in our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of all road …

The delegation’s visit to Saba in May 2024 began with briefings at the Government Building, where representatives from the Executive Council, Island Council, and the Public Entity Saba (PES) shared updates on the island’s critical issues and recent developments. Below is a summary of the primary discussions. Economic Affairs Saba’s …