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 …

Arrest for Assault SABA On Thursday, the 22nd of August, around 11:25 AM, a 62-year-old man with the initials N.D.M. was arrested on Under The Hill Road on Saba for assault. The case is under investigation. KPCN

Recently, the Public Entity Saba (PES) carried out an island survey to gain insight into the perspectives of residents on climate change, how they experience its impacts, the role of local government, and what is needed by island residents for them to become more involved in the fight against climate …

The Saba Tourist Bureau recently had the pleasure of hosting a select group of travel writers from top-tier North American publications. The visit, co­ordinated by Diamond PR, took place from August 7 to 9, and provided these writ­ers with an immersive expe­rience of Saba’s beauty and unique offerings. The visiting …

Saba Tourist Bureau has announced Saba’s nomination for Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards in the “Islands” category, the results of which will be revealed on October 1. This nomination, says the Tourist Bureau, highlights Saba’s growing appeal as a top travel destination. In addition to this nomination, Saba Tourist …

On Tuesday, the 20th of August, around 4:00 PM, officers of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) conducted a traffic check on Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba. During this check, 2 fines were issued. Both fines were for driving without wearing a seat belt. The KPCN urges all drivers to …

Saba has further solidified its reputation as ‘The Unspoiled Queen’ through the successful recognition of its sustainability policies and achievements by the prestigious Green Destinations Award program. This international certification promotes sustainable tourism by evaluating destinations based on environmental, socio-economic, and cultural criteria. Following an extensive preparation process, which included …