The delegation’s visit to Saba in May 2024 began with briefings at the Government Building, where representatives from the Executive Council, Island Council, and the Public Entity Saba (PES) shared updates on the island’s critical issues and recent developments. Below is a summary of the primary discussions. Economic Affairs Saba’s …

The Saba Volleyball Association recently marked a significant milestone in its journey to establish beach volleyball on the island. From August 26th to September 1st, a team from Saba participated in a series of events in St. Kitts & Nevis, including a FIVB Beach Volleyball Coaching Course, an Athlete Training …

The Public Entity Saba has secured funding to help the most vulnerable communities on Saba to renovate and improve their homes to ensure they are safe during extreme weather such as heavy rainfall, storms and hurricanes. The Saba Renovation Grant will be open for applications in 2025. The funding was …

The Public Entity of Saba informs the public that Reverse Osmosis (RO) water production has been temporarily halted. This pause is due to damage caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto, which, combined with ongoing repairs to the fishermen’s pier, has left the intake line temporarily out of the water. The Public …

Based on a recent island survey, it has been identified that numerous car wrecks and metal waste pose significant hazards to the community in various ways. To address this, Public Entity Saba will initiate a Car Wreck and Metal Waste Removal Project. This project will offer substantial benefits to the …

Scheduled traffic check SABA In recent days, officers of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) stopped several vehicles for a routine check on Saba. The check was in connection with the enforcement of the Saba 2022 Road Traffic Ordinance. The checks were based on, among other things, possession of a …

On Fri­day, August 23, the King­dom Council of Ministers agreed to the Tax Plan BES Islands 2025, which entails a tax increase for persons with a higher income on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (the BES islands). This policy is meant to improve the tax system and benefit residents of the …

The highly acclaimed Sea & Learn on Saba program is gearing up for its 21st annual edition, scheduled for October. Celebrated for promoting scientific exploration and environmental stewardship, this award-winning event attracts 14 distinguished scientists from around the globe to share their knowledge with both the local community and visitors. …

On the site DossierKoninkrijksrelaties teacher Marijke Geelhoed shares with us her positive look forward to the new school year.: This time of year feels like a fresh start, much like the beginning of a new year. With the start of the school year, the holidays have come to an end, …

On Friday August 23rd, representatives from the Ministry of Defense including Secretary-General, Maarten Schurink, Commander of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, Lieutenant General A.L.C. (Annelore) Roelofs, and Commander of the Naval Forces in the Caribbean, Commander Walter Hansen, arrived on Saba for a courtesy visit. Upon their arrival via a ship …