The BES Reporter reported the following: The island councils of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba have jointly expressed strong objections to the proposed 2025 BES Islands Tax Plan. The executive councils fear that the proposed tax measures will have a negative impact on the local population and businesses. The islands …

The Saba Tourist Bureau is thrilled to an­nounce the commence­ment of Saba Snorkel and Dive Month throughout August. These month­long activities include exciting specials on ac­commodations, dive and snorkel activities, arts and crafts workshops, and much more, inviting the community, visitors and neighbouring island residents to discover the unspoiled beauty …

The ReLeaf Saba reforestation project conducted by the Saba Conservation (SCF) and the St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) supported by RESEMBID; financed by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France, has been steadily working behind the scenes to propagate over 1500 local trees and shrubs for out planting …

A 37-year-old man with initials R.G.E.S. from St. Eustatius was arrested on Saba on Monday, August 5. The man is a suspect in a case involving violation of the BES Weapons Act. Following his arrest, a search was carried out in a home in St. Eustatius. Investigation into this case …

The Public Entity Saba is pleased to announce that Cove Bay Beach and its facilities are now officially open to the public, following major repairs and enhancements to both the beach area and the building. The construction work included the placement of structures designed to retain the newly added white …

The public entities of Saba and Statia are taking joint action to resolve issues surrounding medical flights. Island Governor of Saba, Jonathan Johnson, and acting Island Governor of Sint Eustatius, Sharon Hassell, have raised concerns regarding the air ambulances and the challenges related to landing rights with the Dutch Ministry …

Last weekend, the Public Entity Saba’s (PES) reforestation project distributed over 80 fruit trees to members of the Saban community as part of the local food production component of the project. This part of the project aims to improve food security by increasing local food production through the promotion of …

Dossier Koninkrijksrelaties reported the following: There are major concerns about the continuity of the transport of patients from Sint Eustatius and Saba to hospitals in Curacao and Aruba now that the Sint Maarten Civil Aviation Authority has decided not to allow Medicair to fly to Juliana Airport any longer. After …

Winair and the operating of Prin­cess Juliana International Airport PJIAE are extend­ing their popular Day Trip Specials programme, due to its overwhelming success and high customer inter­est. This extension provides travellers with continued convenient access to the neighbouring islands of Saba, St. Eustatius, and St. Barths. “We are thrilled by the …

Naima Smith won the first-ever Mini Miss Saba Cultural Pageant, which was held at Princess Juliana Sports Field on July 13. There were four young girls vying for the crown. in ad­dition to eventual winner Naima, the other contestants were Bernanique Hassell, Mikayla DaCosta and Ocean Hughes. The evening started …