Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

More vis­ible and concrete results are urgently needed for the people of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (the BES islands). That was the central message from State Secretary for Digitisation and Kingdom Relations Fe­renc Zsolt Szabo as he pre­sented a progress report to the Dutch Parliament this week on the …

General Principles Dutch regulations apply uniformly to both the European and Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba), unless differences in context justify adjustments. While national political associations follow the same rules across the entire Kingdom, decentralized parties in the Caribbean Netherlands require tailored provisions due to distinct administrative, cultural, …

Achieving more noticeable results for residents. Measures to recruit and retain staff more quickly and preparing strategies for economic development. These agreements between State Secretary Szabó (Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations) and the island governments of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba are included in the progress report on the administrative agreements …

Saba won the silver medal on Sunday at the second event of the 2025 SSS School Games in St. Eustatius. In the first game, Saba beat St. Maarten in the first set 25-20 and 25-22 in the second. Saba fell to Statia in the second match; 11-25 in both the …

We warmly welcome Prime Minister Schoof to Saba, as he makes his introductory visit to the island. PM Schoof will visit two locations of upcoming projects: Black Rocks Harbor and St. John’s Enrichment Center. He will also meet with our esteemed Island Council. PES

The “Makana” ferry has increased its fares since the beginning of this month after the governments of St. Eustatius and Saba failed to secure additional funding from the Dutch government under the vessel’s public service obligation (PSO) contract. The 72-foot catamaran first began providing ferry services between Saba, St. Eustatius …

Three arrests for brawl In the afternoon hours of Thursday, the 8th of May, a violent altercation took place that escalated into a brawl between a group of people outside the police station in The Bottom on Saba. Three men were arrested red-handed: a 25-year-old man with initials A.N.W. for …

The Public Entity of Saba is continuing its island-wide efforts to mitigate the ecological impact of feral cats on native wildlife, including the endangered red-billed tropicbird, anoles, and other vulnerable species. Following the successful removal of feral cats in the St. John’s area, the program will now expand to other high-priority zones, …

  On May 7, 2025, Public Entity Saba attended the Social Housing Conference on Curaçao, organized by Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland (RCN) and Fundashon Cas Bonairiano (FCB). The event brought together commissioners and housing associations from the BES islands to exchange experiences, share visions, and strengthen collaboration in social housing. Representing …

On Wednesday, May 7th, the Saba Disaster Management Team convened for a preparatory session ahead of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Island Governor Jonathan Johnson opened and chaired the meeting, expressing his appreciation to all Emergency Support Function (ESF) coordinators for their attendance. Each ESF represents a vital partner in …

Memorial Day was commemorated yesterday, May 4th, on Saba, in remembrance of all those who fell victim of war and particularly, the thirteen Saba-born victims of World War II. The Community Development and Culture Department organized the ceremony and commenced with an opening address by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, who …

The Public Entity is aware of reports involving unauthorized transactions from local RBC customer accounts. Several residents have experienced financial losses as a result of this apparent scam. While most cases reported so far involve RBC accounts, other banks may also be affected. The Public Entity strongly encourages all RBC …

In recent years, significant progress has been made in improving the standard of living on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. To build on these efforts, the government has allocated €9.5 million annually to bolster residents’ purchasing power, along with an additional €4 million per year to enhance employment opportunities for those facing barriers to …

In its second half-year report for 2024, the Financial Supervision Board (Cft) notes that Saba has achieved a provisional budgetary balance. In fact, the smallest of the BES islands is currently the only one with its public finances in order. While both Bonaire and Statia are grappling with underspending, Saba …

An important step has been taken toward introducing postal codes on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. The Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning (VRO) and PostNL have amended their covenant to reserve a series of postal codes for the islands, following a decision to use the same format as in …