At the end of each budgetary year, the Executive Council submits an annual report and financial statements to the Island Council, detailing the financial policy pursued and its implementation as recorded in the budget for that year. The structure of the annual accounts adhers to the presribed classification from the …

At the start of the year, Public Entity Saba conducted a community survey to gather input for the island’s first-ever Spatial Development Plan. This landmark initiative will guide Saba’s future growth by balancing housing, infrastructure, and economic development while preserving its unique natural beauty and cultural heritage. The survey explored key …

Join us for our annual Island Clean Up! Our first location will be St. John’s on Friday, June 6th, and we encourage everyone to come out and help Let’s do our part to create a cleaner and greener island together! PES

State Secretary Zsolt Szabo: ‘Unfortunately, my role as State Secretary for Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations has come to an end. I would have loved to have finished this job. But I am also proud that there is a foundation on which my successor can build. Within Kingdom Relations, I was …

Arrest On Saturday, the 31st of May, around 3:40 AM, a 42-year-old man with the initials W.R.P. was arrested on Captain Matthew Levenstone Street on Saba for vandalism, violation of the BES Identification Act, and joyriding a scooter. The suspect had taken a scooter without permission and got into a …

Update: Schoof to Remain as Caretaker Prime Minister, Criticizes PVV’s Departure as “Irresponsible” Prime Minister Schoof has firmly stated that he will continue serving as caretaker prime minister, emphasizing his commitment to addressing critical national and international challenges alongside ministers from the VVD, NSC, and BBB. Key issues on the …

A vast plume of Sahara Desert dust—spanning an area comparable to the continental United States—has engulfed the Caribbean, creating hazy skies and health concerns across the region. Satellite imagery reveals the immense dust cloud stretching approximately 2,000 kilometers, from Jamaica in the west to Barbados in the east, and from the Turks and …

The Executive Council of Saba has taken note of the recent developments concerning U.S. visa policies that may impact Caribbean students studying in or planning to study in the United States. Following instructions from the U.S. Secretary of State, embassies have reportedly been instructed to pause visa appointments for international …

The Dutch House of Representatives is re­questing detailed information on the effects of raising the mini­mum wage for Bonaire, St. Eu­statius and Saba (BES islands), focusing not only on the impact for residents but also for local businesses. Members of the Parliamentary Committee for Kingdom Rela­tions raised concerns following the publication …

Scheduled traffic check SABA On Tuesday, the 27th of May, several vehicles were stopped for a traffic check on Samuel A. Charles Street . A number of fines were issued during the check: 5x for driving without a seat belt; 1x for driving without proof of insurance. One driver was …