Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

Scheduled traffic check SABA On Tuesday, the 27th of May, several vehicles were stopped for a traffic check on Samuel A. Charles Street . A number of fines were issued during the check: 5x for driving without a seat belt; 1x for driving without proof of insurance. One driver was …

A recent legal journal article has issued a pressing call for the modernization of inheritance law in the BES islands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba), which still operate under the archaic Dutch Civil Code of 1838. The current system, described as needlessly complex and inequitable, poses significant challenges for surviving spouses, …

The Chamber of Commerce & Industry St. Eustatius & Saba (CoC) proudly awarded certificates to 18 participants of the seminar “How to Construct a Successful Business” on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. This event marks the first in a series of training programs and initiatives designed to empower local entrepreneurs and strengthen …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The site BES-Reporter wrote that PEP party leader and Island Council member Saskia Matthew has issued an official statement explaining her absence from the Saba Island Council’s Central Committee meetings on May 20 and 21, while sharply criticizing what she describes as procedural violations and a lack of democratic engagement …

A re­cent scientific discovery has raised new concerns for biodiversity and pub­lic health in the Dutch Caribbean. Research­ers Matthijs P. van den Burg (Burg Biologica) and Adolphe 0. Debrot (Wageningen Univer­sity) have identified the soft-bodied tick Orni­thodoros puertoricen­sis on iguanas across St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius, the first time …