Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

Maximum prison sentences for drug-related crimes on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands) will not be raised, as they are already significantly higher than those in the European part of the Netherlands. Caretaker Minister of Justice David van Weel made this clear in response to parliamentary questions from the …

Overview Inflation on Saba moderated to 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2025, down from 4.8 percent in the first quarter. Despite this annual decline, quarterly price pressures persisted, with overall prices rising 0.7 percent compared to the previous quarter. Quarterly Price Developments Rising Costs Several sectors experienced significant …

Parish Hill Trail Rescue Incident Report Incident Summary On Sunday morning, July 20, at approximately 9:20 AM, the central control room received an emergency report regarding an injured hiker on the Parish Hill Trail. The hiker had sustained injuries that rendered her unable to descend the trail independently, necessitating immediate …

Residents of Bonaire, Saba, and St. Eustatius are often referred to other islands or countries for specialized healthcare. This process is referred to as a medical referral. Have you experienced a medical referral? Were you referred to Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Colombia, the Netherlands, or another location for medical treatment? …

Service Interruption Notices   This Friday afternoon at approximately 2:30 PM, Satel experienced an island-wide service outage affecting internet, cellular connectivity, and international outbound communications. An issue with our off-island upstream provider caused the interruption. We are pleased to inform the public that all services were fully restored by around …

The Saba Tourist Bureau is proud to share that Saba has been featured in National Geographic as a must-visit destination for adventurous travelers! From lush hiking trails to world-class diving and our warm island hospitality, Saba is truly one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets. Discover what makes our island so …

Alarmed by the worsening state of Cove Bay, the Party for Progress, Equality, and Prosperity (PEP) has launched a call for volunteers to restore the popular shoreline. The campaign, spearheaded by Island Council members Julio A. Every and Saskia Janell Matthew, comes after months of unresolved complaints from residents about …

Saba’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), housed within the Fire Department building in The Bottom, serves as the central coordination hub for the Eilandelijk Beleidsteam (EBT) during crises or disaster situations. Operated daily by the Brandweerkorps Caribisch Nederland (BKCN), the facility is now slated for critical upgrades to improve its functionality and efficiency. The planned …

The Island Council convened on July 10, 2025, addressing pressing issues such as rising shipping costs, price transparency enforcement, responsible waste management, and mobility challenges. Three motions were passed, focusing on honoring a local legacy, improving services for children with disabilities, and strengthening public health systems. Key Discussions 1. St. John’s Gym …

The Department of Community Development and Culture, in collaboration with the Saba Archaeological Center Foundation / Saba Heritage Center, is pleased to announce the launch of an initiative to develop an official Monuments List. This effort aims to safeguard Saba’s unique and historic built heritage for present and future generations. Recognizing the cultural and …

The Public Entity Saba will commence dredging operations at Gary’s Pond beginning Monday, July 7, 2025. This maintenance project is scheduled for completion by week’s end. The government thinks that Gary’s Pond continues to provide an excellent alternative to Cove Bay for recreational activities, as it remains largely unaffected by …

The Caribbean Netherlands experienced significant employment growth in 2024, with the employed labor force (aged 15 to 74) reaching 17,500 people—a 12% increase from 2022. This growth was driven primarily by Bonaire, while Saba saw modest gains and St. Eustatius experienced a decline, according to the latest Caribbean Netherlands Labour …

PES wishes to inform the public that we are actively monitoring the current accumulation of sargassum seaweed, particularly in the Cove Bay area. Reports indicate that this year’s sargassum influx has been more abundant than in previous years and has arrived earlier than expected. Residents of lower Hell’s Gate are …

The Dutch government is working to improve coordination and policy alignment in its fight against poverty on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands), according to care­taker State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eddie van Marum. In a detailed update to Par­liament, Van Marum out­lined ongoing and upcoming measures following recom­mendations …

Citizens who believe a law violates their constitutional rights may soon be able to challenge it in court—a power currently unavailable under Dutch law. The government has proposed a constitutional amendment to enable judicial review, aiming to strengthen the protection of fundamental rights. Minister Uitermark of the Interior and Kingdom …