Today, the Emerald Sakara is visiting Saba! With 99 guests onboard, Saba will showcase our island’s breathtaking beauty and warm hospitality. From stunning landscapes to unforgettable experiences,. Saba will leave a lasting impression. Emerald Sakara – A Modern Luxury Yacht Experience The Emerald Sakara, a stunning 110-meter luxury yacht from Emerald …
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Starting the 4th of April 2025, the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland, KPCN) will officially use bodycams on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. With this step, KPCN enhances safety, transparency, and trust between the police and the community. Enhanced protection for citizens and police officers Bodycams are …
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This week, delegations from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba continued their meetings in The Hague, following the State Secretary’s February 2025 correspondence on proposed amendments to the WolBES and FinBES laws. Ahead of these discussions, the islands convened during the BES Summit on Saba in February, where they agreed to …
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The Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN arrested a man in Saba last Wednesday after receiving reports that he was carrying guns, but the weapons turned out to be fake. KPCN said the arrest team had entered a home on Amerellys Road around 9:40pm and found two guns during a search. …
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In 2025, Saba and St. Eustatius will each receive a state-of-the-art Search and Rescue (SAR) boat, fulfilling aviation legislation requirements mandating that airports have SAR capabilities at their disposal. The SAR service ensures distress monitoring, emergency communication, coordination, and rescue operations, as well as initial medical assistance or evacuation. These functions are …
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The Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba have been firmly reminded of their place: their objections will not sway State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Zsolt Szabó’s decision to retain the position of Kingdom Representative. In a sharply worded letter delivered just before today’s tense meeting, Szabó clarified that …
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Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba sent delegations to the Netherlands last week for meetings about changes to two draft laws that have been unilaterally imposed by Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Relations and Digitalisation Zsolt Szabo. Szabo sent letters to the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament last month that outlined …
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On March 21, nature enthusiasts and trivia fans gathered at Colibri Cafe for TREE-via Night, a lively event celebrating the International Day of Forests and Saba’s native trees. Organized by Public Entity Saba and the Sea & Learn Foundation, the event marked the end of a 12-week campaign to raise …
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Update: In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, PES employees joined in wearing colorful socks, showing support for those with Down Syndrome and raising awareness. People with Down Syndrome have an additional chromosome, and these colorful socks are a representation of that uniqueness, and a symbol of diversity and acceptance. …
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Delegations from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba are in the Netherlands to discuss revisions to the WolBES and FinBES legislation. These meetings follow concerns raised after the new State Secretary of Kingdom Relations indicated plans to unilaterally amend agreements made during a March 2024 work conference. In response, the islands …
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