The investigation into the murder of Saban firefighter Sheldon Johnson is 80% complete, and a trial could take place as early as May 2026, a prosecutor told the Court of First Instance in a preliminary hearing on Thursday. Two men — A.N.W. (26) and R.V.v.H. (36) — have been charged …
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The Public Entity Saba is pleased to announce that orthodontic services will resume as of January 2026 under the care of Dr. Jonkman, an orthodontist based on Bonaire who also provides services on St. Maarten. During his regular visits to St. Maarten, Dr. Jonkman will make his services available to …
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The Dutch government’s decision to acquire shares in Winair, the St. Maarten–based airline, has failed to achieve its intended purpose. The goal of the investment was to ensure affordable air connections between St. Eustatius, Saba, St. Maarten, and, by extension, the rest of the world. However, this objective has not …
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From November 18–20, Saba’s emergency partners participated in Crisis Training. The three days were dedicated to sharpening skills, strengthening coordination, and reviewing protocols through workshops, tabletop sessions, and scenario trainings. These trainings involved PES’ departments, including Public Health and Sports, Communication and Public Relations, and Public Order and Safety, together …
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Arrest for possession of suspected narcotics during ferry check On Friday, November 28th, a 26-year-old man with the initials J.N.T.R. was arrested on a ferry from Sint Maarten during a multidisciplinary operation by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar), the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (RIEC), the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KPCN), and Customs. …
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On November 28, 2025, students and staff at Saba Comprehensive School came together to create a Lip Dub, a popular social-media format where participants lip-sync and act out songs in a humorous way. Earlier in the term, Interim director Marco de Vries shared the idea and formed a committee supported …
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The Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure (Rijksinspectie Digitale Infrastructuur, RDI) has granted Starlink a concession to provide satellite communication services on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. The concession is valid for a period of fifteen years. In July 2024 the RDI instructed Starlink to stop providing satellite services in the …
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As of 1 January 2026, the Equal Treatment Legislation will come into effect on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. Consequently, the National Institute for Human Rights will take on additional tasks on the islands. Residents of the Caribbean Netherlands will be able to file a complaint with the independent Institute …
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During deliberations with the Executive Councils of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, the Board of Financial Supervision of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (Cft) drew attention to the necessity to enhance the administrative strength of the Public Entities. This enhancement is needed since the budgets of the islands have seen …
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On November 17, the Public Entity Saba held a groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Bay to mark the official start of construction on the Black Rocks Harbor Project and recognize the contributions of all stakeholders. The event brought together key officials, including Commissioner Bruce Zagers, representatives from Ballast Nedam, and local …
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Care for the elderly on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (so-called BES islands) is becoming increasingly complex, wrote outgoing State Secretary Judith Tielen of Public Health to the Second Chamber of Parliament in The Hague. The Dutch government is therefore focusing on addressing staff shortages, further training, housing, and palliative …
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According to the most recent figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the population of the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has increased by 8 percent since 2011. The population of Bonaire has grown in particular. In addition, the composition of the population on the islands has changed and …
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Arrest for assault on SABA On Friday, the 14th of November, around 1:30 PM, a report was filed of an assault at Windwardside on Saba, in which a man allegedly assaulted a woman on the street. On Saturday, the 15th of November, a 36-year-old man with the initials J.C.W. was …
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De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has launched a public campaign to raise awareness of the Deposit Guarantee Caribbean Netherlands. This guarantee regulation secures bank deposits up to $25,000 in the event a bank goes bankrupt. Deposit Guarantee Whether it concerns a payment account, savings account, or term deposit — personal or …
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Your experiences matter. Whether you rent out a home or rent one yourself—privately or through social housing, your voice can help build a fair, transparent, and sustainable rental system for our island. Join us to share your experiences, questions, and ideas on how we can improve renting on Saba. Together, …
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