The Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) and the Reef Grazer Research Group from Van Hall Larenstein proudly invite you to the first-ever Coral Fest Open House on February 9, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Fort Bay Harbor, Saba. This exciting and educational event will highlight the groundbreaking work …

The Public Entity Saba (PES) has officially begun the development of a climate adaptation plan, following a kick-off meeting last week between the Executive Council and Reimpact Studio. Saba’s vulnerability to climate change is heightened due to its small size, location in the hurricane belt, and reliance on imports for …

Collision On Wednesday, the 22nd of January, at approximately 2:05 PM, the central control room received a report of a single-vehicle collision on Samuel A. Charles Street in Saba. Upon police arrival, it appeared that the vehicle involved was a duty car. The car was heavily damaged at the front. …

The Public Entity Saba (PES) is developing the Spatial Development Plan for Saba. This plan aims to ensure that the island has the homes, businesses, and facilities needed for a sustainable future while preserving Saba’s unique natural and cultural heritage for future generations. As part of this important initiative, PES …

To further improve care for patients from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba who are referred to Colombia, Care and Youth Caribbean Netherlands (ZJCN), part of the Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Sport (VWS), organized a working visit to Cali and Medellín last week. Attendees included the commissioners responsible for healthcare …

Construction of a new bus stop in St. John’s will begin next week and is expected to be completed by the end of February. Work Monster will carry out the project. This initiative is part of the 2024-2029 Public Transportation Plan, which prioritizes the development of safe and functional bus …

In the fourth quarter of 2024, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 1.8 percent more expensive than one year previously. Inflation stood at 2.5 percent in Q3. This is reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) based on the consumer price index for the Caribbean Netherlands. On St Eustatius, prices were …

The introduction of the Protection Code for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse (HGKM) as of the 1st of January 2025, is an important step for the Caribbean Netherlands in addressing domestic violence and child abuse. This new regulation supports professionals and citizens in the Caribbean Netherlands, by focusing on prevention, …

Last week, Warner Bros, the renowned production company behind Discovery Channel’s iconic programming, was filming segments for the highly anticipated Shark Week, set to air this July. While the popular series has captivated audiences for over 35 years and highlighted many Caribbean destinations, this marks the first time it will …

Dutch study financing agency DUO has disclosed the amount that current and former students will be refunded for allowances that were not given under the loan system. This applies to those who were enrolled, for at least one year, in a college or university in the Netherlands between September 2015 …