Island Governor Jonathan Johnson is representing Saba at the second annual Caribbean Climate and Energy Conference, held from May 26–28 in Curaçao. The conference brings together leaders from the six Dutch Caribbean islands and the Netherlands Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth to assess progress on regional climate action plans, share …
Read More »Prioritizing Road Safety on Saba
Ensuring road safety on Saba remains a top priority for the Island Governor, the Chief Public Prosecutor, the Chief of Police, and the Brigade-Commander of the KMar. These officials meet bimonthly to address strategic matters concerning public order, safety, and law enforcement. In their most recent meeting, they reaffirmed their …
Read More »Drivers get fines in Statia, Saba
A number of drivers in St. Eustatius and Saba were issued traffic fines in routine controls by Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN. KPCN checked 12 vehicles on Samuel A. Charles Street in The Bottom, Saba, on Monday. Two drivers were fined for not wearing a seat belt, while a man …
Read More »House of Representatives approves BSN and Digital Government law proposal for Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba.
Today, the House of Representatives approved the law proposal of State Secretary Szabó (Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations) enabling the implementation of the citizen service number (BSN) and facilities of the digital government on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. State Secretary Szabó: “Everyone in the Netherlands is entitled to good government …
Read More »Fiscal oversight at Social Affairs Office for BES still deficient, auditors conclude
The financial administration of the Social Affairs and Employment SZW unit within the National Office for the Caribbean Netherlands RCN remains inadequate, despite years of efforts to correct persistent issues. The General Chamber of Auditors (“Algemene Rekenkamer”) is once again urging immediate and concrete action. The deficiencies jeopardize the proper distribution …
Read More »Saba Carnival 2025 Launches with Bold New Branding and Exciting Lineup
The unveiling of the new Carnival logo captivated attendees, showcasing a vibrant and dynamic design that reflects Saba’s breathtaking landscapes, from its towering hills to its dazzling underwater world. At the heart of the imagery is the tropic bird, a powerful symbol of the island’s unbridled energy and deep-rooted connection …
Read More »Commissioner Heyliger Urges Island Council to Fulfill Their Role in Strengthening Education
During yesterday’s Central Committee meeting, Commissioner of Education Eviton Heyliger called on all Island Council members to actively fulfill their responsibilities in supporting the continued development of education on Saba, particularly regarding the governance of the Saba Comprehensive School (SCS). In recent months, the Public Entity Saba (PES) has worked …
Read More »Saba attends BLOC training
A group photo of the training’s participants. Members of Saba government’s Public Health and Sport Department attended a training session in St. Maarten last week on the BLOC assessment, a motor skills test for children that is implemented on the island. This event, held on May 1112, was organised by …
Read More »Dutch Parliament: No increase in airline tax for Caribbean parts of the Kingdom
The Dutch House of Representatives has voted in favour of a motion to exclude the Caribbean territories of the Kingdom from a planned increase in airline tax for long-haul flights. The motion was introduced by far-right Party for Freedom PVV Member of Parliament (MP) Peter van Haasen. The motion received …
Read More »Enhanced Cooperation Between Interpol and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee
The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee has recently established a direct connection to Interpol’s international database for use at the airports of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. This integration allows travel documents to be automatically cross-checked against Interpol’s global criminal investigation systems during the scanning process. This development significantly strengthens border security …
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