Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

Today, Sunday September 21, at the request of the Public Prosecutor’s Office BES, a large-scale search operation took place on Saba in connection with an ongoing murder case. The search was carried out in close cooperation between the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN) and 28 Caribbean soldiers from the Caribbean …

The two suspects arrested last Saturday in the case of the deadly shooting of fire fighter Sheldon Johnson were transferred on Friday to the JICN prison facility on Bonaire. This was communicated by the Public Prosecutor’s Office BES. Both suspects arrived on Winair’s flight to Bonaire. According to the same …

On September 18, the Executive Council of Saba presented the 2nd Budget Amendment and Implementation Report to the Island Council during the Central Committee Meeting. During the Island Council Meeting which followed, the Island Council formally approved the amendment and report, which covers the period from April to June 2025. Commissioner …

On Monday, September 22, representatives of the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) will be on Saba for a work visit. The program includes a morning meeting with Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and an afternoon session with Island Secretary Bram Streppel as well as meetings with other stakeholders. The visit is …

Public violence SABA On Wednesday, the 17th of September, at around 4:10 PM, the central control room received a report of a fight on Pasture Road on Saba. When the police arrived, the fight was over and the other party had fled. It appeared that a man had been assaulted …

Public Entity Saba (PES) is pleased to announce the commencement of the Saba Economics Master Plan. The project is fully funded by the Ministry of Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs (EZK). The Economics Master Plan will cover both the short and medium term, including …

Interviewers from the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) will be approaching randomly-selected residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba to take part in the “Om­nibus Survey”, a large-scale survey on living conditions in the Caribbean Netherlands. This will be conducted until December. “Through this survey, CBS collects information on …

Labor unions and healthcare institutions across the BES islands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba) have successfully negotiated a groundbreaking collective bargaining agreement (CBA), marking the first joint agreement of its kind in the region’s healthcare sector. Key Agreement Terms Healthcare workers throughout the BES islands will receive a 3.15 percent …

The Public Entity of Saba has engaged in discussions with Winair in response to community concerns regarding the introduction of new fare classes and recent ticket price increases for Saba flights. These discussions focused on the impact of fare changes on residents, visitors, and the island’s economic development. Key Clarifications …

Authorities on Saba continue their investigation into the fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, September 12. Two suspects, arrested last Friday in connection with the incident, will remain in custody following a decision by the Public Prosecutor to extend their detention by eight days. The extension was reviewed and approved …

In cooperation with the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom, the Dutch government continues to focus on good governance and the rule of law, sustainable public finances, and the economic resilience of the islands. From this perspective, the aim is to work towards a shared future, taking into account the specific …

On Budget Day (“Prinsjesdag”) – Tuesday, 16 September 2025, the government presented the Tax Plan 2026 Law Proposal to the House of Representatives. The proposal must still be approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate before taking effect on 1 January 2026. Below you will find the …

Fatal Shooting on Saba On Friday, September 12, at around 9:00 PM, police received a report of a shooting incident on Upper Mountain Road in Zion’s Hill, Saba. One person was injured. Upon arrival, officers found a man with a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance, …

A shooting in Saba just before 9:00pm Friday has claimed the life of a local fireman. Po­lice arrested two suspects a little more than an hour later. The victim is Sheldon Johnson, who would have celebrated his 33rd birthday today, Monday. According to the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force KPCN, the deceased …

The Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba will visit the parliaments of Curaçao, Aruba and St. Maarten this week to request joint support in The Hague for “equal treatment and participation within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.” The initiative is prompted by the draft of the new WoIBES …