Your experiences matter. Whether you rent out a home or rent one yourself—privately or through social housing, your voice can help build a fair, transparent, and sustainable rental system for our island. Join us to share your experiences, questions, and ideas on how we can improve renting on Saba. Together, …
Read More »Open Call Announced for “Faces and Places of Saba” Community Exhibition
The Community Development and Culture Department, in collaboration with the Saba Archaeological Center Foundation / Saba Heritage Center, is pleased to announce an open call for submissions for a major community exhibition titled Faces and Places of Saba. The exhibition will open on Heritage Day, December 1, 2025, as part …
Read More »50th Anniversary Celebration of Saba Day: December 5
The Public Entity Saba proudly announces the upcoming celebration of a major historical milestone: the 50th Anniversary of Saba Day, taking place on Friday, December 5, 2025. This special edition of Saba Day also commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the Saba Flag and Coat of Arms, enduring symbols of the …
Read More »Public Entity Saba strengthens its organization to improve efficiency and coordination: New structure to take effect January 1, 2026
Over the past years, the responsibilities and ambitions of the Public Entity have grown significantly. With that growth, the work of government has also become more complex. Until now, many departments reported directly to the Island Secretary. While this “flat” structure has worked well for a very long time, it …
Read More »Multi-Annual Cooperation for Improvement of Living Environment on BES Islands
The Dutch Cabinet has adopted a comprehensive response to improve the physical living environment on the Caribbean Netherlands islands of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. This decision, approved by the Council of Ministers, establishes a multi-annual cooperation program with adequate resources for infrastructure construction, maintenance, and replacement. This initiative responds …
Read More »Saba Showcases at DEMA Show 2025 in Orlando
The Saba Tourist Bureau is thrilled to announce its participation in the DEMA Show 2025, the premier trade-only event for the diving, travel, and action watersports industries. This year, Saba’s presence is stronger than ever, with new and visible booth and with key island partners, Sea Saba, Juliana’s Hotel & …
Read More »The Natationale Ombudsman to hold free walk-in sessions
Are you having problems with a government body? Come along to the National Ombudsman’s walk-in sessions on St. Eustatius and Saba From Monday 24 November to Saturday 29 November, a team from the National ombudsman will return to St. Eustatius and Saba to hold free walk-in sessions. Island residents who …
Read More »Starting today, residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba can collect their BSN
Starting the 11th of November, all residents will receive their own Citizen Service Number (BSN). Everyone can collect their BSN during the BSN pick-up weeks. The BSN is a unique and personal number that everyone will receive now, so that in the future, it will also be possible to conduct …
Read More »Rum and Lobster Festival brings flavour and fun to Saba
Weekend of food, music and island spirit delights locals and visitors alike The island of Saba came alive this past weekend with the annual Rum and Lobster Festival, a lively celebration of local cuisine, culture and community. The three-day event treated residents and visitors to a variety of island experiences, …
Read More »Private Sector Struggles to Compete as Government Jobs Lure Workers
Private companies on the BES islands are losing employees to government positions that offer substantially better working conditions, prompting calls for expanded collective labor agreements to level the playing field. A new study by SEO Economic Research and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs and …
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