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 …
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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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In the coming period, Belastingdienst Caribisch Nederland will carry out property valuations on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. This is to levy property tax for the period from 1 January 2026 through 31 December 2030. For the levying of property tax, the value of immovable property is reassessed every five …
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On the afternoon of Thursday, the 24th of July, a planned traffic check was conducted on Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba. During the control, four (4) vehicles were checked, and one (1) fine was issued for not wearing a seatbelt. KPCN.
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The 2024 Caribbean Netherlands Student Survey examines the lives of young people aged up to 18 in secondary education and MBO programs across Bonaire, Saba, and St Eustatius. This survey complements the National Youth Monitor conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, which provides …
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