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 …

The Saba Volleyball Association recently marked a significant milestone in its journey to establish beach volleyball on the island. From August 26th to September 1st, a team from Saba participated in a series of events in St. Kitts & Nevis, including a FIVB Beach Volleyball Coaching Course, an Athlete Training …

The Public Entity Saba has secured funding to help the most vulnerable communities on Saba to renovate and improve their homes to ensure they are safe during extreme weather such as heavy rainfall, storms and hurricanes. The Saba Renovation Grant will be open for applications in 2025. The funding was …

The Public Entity of Saba informs the public that Reverse Osmosis (RO) water production has been temporarily halted. This pause is due to damage caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto, which, combined with ongoing repairs to the fishermen’s pier, has left the intake line temporarily out of the water. The Public …

Based on a recent island survey, it has been identified that numerous car wrecks and metal waste pose significant hazards to the community in various ways. To address this, Public Entity Saba will initiate a Car Wreck and Metal Waste Removal Project. This project will offer substantial benefits to the …

Scheduled traffic check SABA In recent days, officers of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) stopped several vehicles for a routine check on Saba. The check was in connection with the enforcement of the Saba 2022 Road Traffic Ordinance. The checks were based on, among other things, possession of a …