Vehicle on fire SABA On Wednesday, the 27th of August, around 5:15 PM, the central control room received a report of a vehicle on fire near the English Quarter on Saba. When the police arrived, they found a car with fire coming from the hood. Bystanders tried to extinguish the …
Read More »Cabinet insists on Kingdom Representative for BES Islands
The Dutch government insists on continuing the position of Kingdom Representative for the Caribbean Netherlands. The Council of Ministers decided to do so today, based on a proposal from State Secretary Eddie van Marum (Kingdom Relations). In doing so, the Schoof cabinet is ignoring the objections of the Executive Councils …
Read More »Council of Ministers approves expansion of Island Councils and Executive Boards of BES
The Council of Ministers today approved the bill proposed by State Secretary Van Marum (Interior and Kingdom Relations) to accelerate the increase in the number of Island Council members and Island Deputies of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba. The bill stipulates that the number of Island Council members will gradually …
Read More »FXDC Post temporarily suspends package delivery to the United States
FXDC Post will no longer send packages from Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius to the United States as of Thursday (today). The measure is in effect until further notice due to a new American Executive Order. The postal company announced Thursday that customers can no longer ship goods to the …
Read More »Major Changes Implemented at Juancho E. Irausquin Airport
As part of the airport’s commitment to maintaining top operational standards, the decision was made to enforce certain measures following recent discussions on safety, with input from various airport departments. These measures will range from parking restrictions, accessibility to the departure area, security screening when in transit via Sint Eustatius, …
Read More »Human rights body warns: Basic rights under pressure in Caribbean Netherlands
Access to basic needs such as housing and a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is under serious pressure in the Caribbean Netherlands. This was reported by the Netherlands Institute for Human Rights (College voor de Rechten van de Mens), the national human rights watchdog. The body recently published two independent …
Read More »Saba Island Council Launches Comprehensive Digital Governance Platform
The Island Council of Saba has officially launched the implementation of a comprehensive digital governance platform, marking a significant milestone in the island’s commitment to transparent and accessible public administration. The integrated system encompasses a redesigned council website, the iBabs Council Information System (RIS) with public portal functionality, and live …
Read More »Saba Showcases Natural Beauty and Conservation Efforts Through Media and Influencer Visits
The Saba Tourist Bureau recently welcomed leading international journalists and a high-profile influencer to experience and share the island’s breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and conservation initiatives. The visits highlight Saba’s commitment to sustainable tourism and position the island as one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets. International Media Coverage Journalists Nick …
Read More »Saba police officers conduct island-wide traffic inspections
On Wednesday, August 20, a comprehensive traffic control operation was carried out on Saba in collaboration with the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee and Customs. The coordinated effort was aimed at improving road safety and monitoring the transport of potentially illegal goods across the island. During the inspection, officers stopped and checked …
Read More »St. Eustatius Island Council Votes to Dismiss GvP School Board and Appoint Interim Leadership
The Island Council of St. Eustatius voted Thursday afternoon to dismiss the current members of the Gwendoline van Putten School Board, effective September 15, 2025, following a motion introduced by Councilman Clyde van Putten. The motion also authorized the appointment of an interim board to assume the outgoing board’s responsibilities, with …
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