Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

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Starting in 2026, residents will notice a change in the island’s vehicle license plate system. Following a joint review by the departments of Finance, Legal Affairs, and Public Order & Safety—initiated at the request of the Island Governor—the Executive Council has approved a proposal to revise the use of the …

Cattle Plantation A temporary building permit has been officially approved for a 3,610-square-meter workers’ campsite to support the ongoing development of the Black Rocks Harbor project. The permit, submitted on May 5, 2025, and supplemented with additional documentation through July, received final approval following a comprehensive review by local authorities …

Saba Tourist Bureau has announced September as its Tourism Awareness Month. “This annual initiative high­lights the vital role tourism plays in Saba’s economy, culture and community life, bringing residents, visi­tors and partners together through a diverse line-up of events,” the bureau said in a press release. Since 1980, the United …

Caretaker Dutch State Secretary of Kingdom Rela­tions Eddie van Marum submit­ted the so-called Good Gover­nance Agenda for the Caribbean Netherlands to the Dutch Second Chamber of Parliament on Mon­day. The agenda outlines measures to improve governance and the rule of law in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. Its three priorities …

The Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) has acquired new chassis dynamometer equipment as part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic safety and enforce regulations governing electric vehicles across Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius. Background In May 2024, the Bonaire Triangle—comprising Public Entity Bonaire, the Prosecutor’s Office, and KPCN—established comprehensive agreements …

Pensioenfonds Caribbean Nederland (PCN) has released its annual results for 2024, demonstrating resilient financial performance despite ongoing global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions that characterized the year. It reports 7.8% investment return and concludes a recovery plan. Key Financial Performance The fund’s coverage ratio experienced a modest decline from 129.4% …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …