Saba has achieved significant global media exposure during the second quarter of 2025, establishing itself as an emerging must-visit destination through strategic media placements and hosted journalist visits. Key Media Highlights The media momentum began with prominent coverage on NYTimes.com as part of a Caribbean island-hopping feature that showcased Saba’s …
Read More »Caribbean Netherlands Youth Survey Reveals Gender Gap in Bullying
A new survey by CBS of students in the Caribbean Netherlands has revealed significant differences in bullying rates between islands and genders, with girls experiencing higher rates of harassment than boys, particularly on Bonaire and Saba. Key Findings The 2024 Caribbean Netherlands Student Survey, conducted as part of the National …
Read More »Dutch justice minister: No need to raise drug sentences for BES
Maximum prison sentences for drug-related crimes on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands) will not be raised, as they are already significantly higher than those in the European part of the Netherlands. Caretaker Minister of Justice David van Weel made this clear in response to parliamentary questions from the …
Read More »Saba Inflation Report – Second Quarter 2025
Overview Inflation on Saba moderated to 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2025, down from 4.8 percent in the first quarter. Despite this annual decline, quarterly price pressures persisted, with overall prices rising 0.7 percent compared to the previous quarter. Quarterly Price Developments Rising Costs Several sectors experienced significant …
Read More »Police report of Wednesday, the 16th of July until Monday, the 21st of July 2025
Parish Hill Trail Rescue Incident Report Incident Summary On Sunday morning, July 20, at approximately 9:20 AM, the central control room received an emergency report regarding an injured hiker on the Parish Hill Trail. The hiker had sustained injuries that rendered her unable to descend the trail independently, necessitating immediate …
Read More »Ombudsman: Medical Referral Research – Share Your Experience
Residents of Bonaire, Saba, and St. Eustatius are often referred to other islands or countries for specialized healthcare. This process is referred to as a medical referral. Have you experienced a medical referral? Were you referred to Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Colombia, the Netherlands, or another location for medical treatment? …
Read More »Opinion: Urgent Need for Proper Loading Ramps for Wheelchair Access on All Winair Aircraft
Dear Editor, I am writing to bring to urgent attention a serious accessibility issue affecting disabled passengers traveling on Winair flights throughout the Dutch Kingdom’s territories. Last week, while traveling from Saba to Sint Maarten on a Winair flight, I witnessed a disturbing scene that highlights the inadequate provisions for …
Read More »Island-Wide Power and Internet Outage
Service Interruption Notices This Friday afternoon at approximately 2:30 PM, Satel experienced an island-wide service outage affecting internet, cellular connectivity, and international outbound communications. An issue with our off-island upstream provider caused the interruption. We are pleased to inform the public that all services were fully restored by around …
Read More »Saba Featured in National Geographic!
The Saba Tourist Bureau is proud to share that Saba has been featured in National Geographic as a must-visit destination for adventurous travelers! From lush hiking trails to world-class diving and our warm island hospitality, Saba is truly one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets. Discover what makes our island so …
Read More »Opinion: Urgent Complaint Regarding Unsafe Seating Arrangements on Windward Express Airways Dialysis Patient Flights
Dear Editor I want to file a formal complaint regarding the unacceptable seating arrangements for additional non-dialysis patients on the Tuesday-Thursday dialysis patient flights operated by Windward Express Airways under ZJCN/ZVK coverage. Issue Description: The current aircraft configuration presents serious safety and comfort concerns for additional non-dialysis patients. While the …
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