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 …
Read More »Arrest for Assault On Monday, the 4th of August, around midnight, a 39-year-old man with the initials S.C.N.N. was arrested on Lambert Hassell Road on Saba for assault. The case is currently under investigation. KPCN
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A group of Saban students arrived in the Netherlands on Sunday, August 3, 2025, to begin their higher education journey, marking another milestone in the island’s commitment to educational advancement. The students participated in the comprehensive Off the Rock Student Support Program over recent weeks, a series of preparatory workshops …
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The Court of First Instance in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba has convicted a former police officer for unlawfully pointing his service weapon at several people during a New Year’s party in Saba following a scuffle with a civilian. Gideon Makaai (31) was found guilty on Thursday for threatening and …
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Jonas “Lazzy Boy” Charles was crowned Saba Carnival’s Road March King on Wednesday after an energetic performance of his song “Unbothered”. A long-time Road March competitor, Lazzy Boy championed the night, garnering a total of 213 points from the judges. His competition included Cheyenne “Soca Queen” Geerman, whose song, “We …
Read More »On Wednesday, the 30th of July, around 6:00 AM, a 26-year-old man with the initials T.J.H. was arrested on Under The Hill Road on Saba for vandalism and making death threats. The case is currently under investigation.
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The first set of focus group discussions in the “Where Culture Lives” research project have been completed at Saba Heritage Center in Windwardside, which the researchers say is a milestone in the project’s mission to map and better understand cultural and heritage practices across the six Dutch Caribbean islands. The …
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Team Saba’s Under-18 basketball squad delivered an outstanding performance during the 3×3 basketball tournament finals at Stadium Bijlmer Arena in Amsterdam on Saturday, July 26th. The young athletes secured victories in two of their three matches, showcasing their skill and determination on an international stage. The team dominated their opening …
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