On October 8, 2024, the Public Entity Saba officially signed the construction contract for the Black Rocks Harbor Project with Ballast Nedam International Projects. This week marks the one-year anniversary of the signing. Since that milestone, the project has seen major progress with the targeted completion date for the harbor …
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby informs the public that an Island Council meeting will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM at the Government Administration Building. In accordance with the procedural rules for the appointment of an Island Governor (Article 2, …
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Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby informs the general public that there will be a public Central Committee meeting on: Thursday, October 16th, 2025, 10:30 a.m., ️ Government Administration Building Agenda Opening Approval of the agenda Approval of the minutes from the Central Committee meeting …
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Saba experienced an island-wide blackout in the early morning hours of Wednesday after what Saba Electric Company (SEC) described as “unprecedented lightning storms throughout the night”. At least one bolt touched down in a residential area during the overnight hours, which was captured on a social media video that was …
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The Childcare Decree BES accompanying the Law Childcare BES was published on October 8th. It specifies the rules that apply from January 1, 2026, to the quality, data exchange, and financing of childcare on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. The new legislation and regulations aim to provide good, safe, and …
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As of 1 January 2026, the leave regulations in the Caribbean Netherlands will be expanded to include emergency leave and short-term care leave. This means that employees will gain new rights, while employers will face new obligations and practical changes. Emergency Leave Emergency leave can be requested when you need …
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The State Secretary for the Interior and Kingdom Relations, Eddie van Marum, is going to visit the Caribbean part of the Kingdom from 13 to 18 October. The main aim of the visit is for him to introduce himself to the Executive and Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and …
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On Tuesday, 7 October 2025, the Senate approved the introduction of the equal treatment legislation on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. This means that the Protection against Discrimination Act was definitively adopted on the islands. Based on Section 1 of the Constitution, various Acts guaranteeing equal treatment are applicable in …
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The Dutch government is focusing on the wrong priorities in its policy for the Caribbean Netherlands, according to Commissioner Bruce Zagers, who has outlined his concerns in a letter to the Second Chamber and the Senate. “While there is often great urgency to implement certain legislative changes, there is little …
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What began as routine construction work on the new Saba Cares expansion project at the A.M. Edwards Medical Center has turned into a remarkable archaeological discovery. Workers uncovered bones, ceramic shards, building components, and several unidentified artifacts—including four remarkably well-preserved 17th–18th century rifles and a sword. The discovery immediately triggered …
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