The Public Entity Saba (PES) is pleased to announce the successful rescue of Mr. Lancelot Hasell, who had been missing for three days after hiking the Sulphur Mine Trail. At 4:30 p.m. today, Mr. Hasell was located by a National Helicopters aircraft in the North Coast Trail area. Marine personnel …
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Imported scent-tracking dogs and scores of emergency responders will continue today, Monday, in their efforts to find Saban man Joseph Lancelot Hassell (74), who went missing on the island’s northern trails around noon Saturday. Hassell’s last known position was on the Sulphur Mine trail, and volunteers and emergency services had …
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Update August 11 Search operations for Mr. Lancelot Hassell continued with the deployment of specialized drones and trained search dogs. As darkness fell, operations were temporarily suspended and will resume at first light in the morning in coordination with emergency services, the Royal Bermuda Regiment, and the Coast Guard. Today’s …
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The Department of Agriculture wishes to inform the public of recent incidents involving the deaths of wild chickens on museum grounds and in the surrounding Windwardside area. Current Investigation Status Our department has conducted multiple postmortem examinations on the affected birds. To date, these investigations have found no evidence of: …
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On December 9, 10, and 11, the 36th congress titled “Fifteen years after 10/10/10” will take place at the “Nieuwspoort” press and debate centre in The Hague. The event is organised by Inter-Expo Caribbean NV and focuses entirely on the constitutional reforms within the Kingdom of the Netherlands that took …
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The Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department (BKCN) has officially introduced a new operational uniform for all firefighters across Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, effective Monday, August 4, 2025. The new uniform enhances visibility and professional Image. Enhanced Design and Functionality The new uniform features a striking combination of dark blue with …
Read More »Arrest for Driving Under the Influence Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Time: Approximately 5:55 PM Location: Samuel A. Charles Street, Saba Incident Summary A 47-year-old woman (initials D.A.J.) was arrested on Tuesday evening for driving under the influence of alcohol following a two-vehicle collision on Samuel A. Charles Street. Investigation …
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In 2025, residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba will receive a citizen service number (burgerservicenummer), commonly abbreviated as BSN. This BSN is a unique 9-digit personal identifier linked to your data. Your Unique Personal Number The BSN enables you to conduct official business with government authorities online, anytime and …
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Researchers from Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences have released laboratory-reared Diadema antillarum sea urchins onto Saban reefs as part of an innovative coral reef restoration experiment. The initiative represents a significant step forward in reef restoration research, one of the university’s key research themes, which focuses on developing …
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On 5 August 2025, Minister Mona Keijzer of Housing and Spatial Planning launched the internet consultation for the Housing Act BES. This bill aims to ensure the building of more affordable social housing in the Caribbean Netherlands. The bill allows housing foundations to apply for admission as an admitted institution …
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