Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

In the fourth quarter of 2024, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 1.8 percent more expensive than one year previously. Inflation stood at 2.5 percent in Q3. This is reported by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) based on the consumer price index for the Caribbean Netherlands. On St Eustatius, prices were …

The introduction of the Protection Code for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse (HGKM) as of the 1st of January 2025, is an important step for the Caribbean Netherlands in addressing domestic violence and child abuse. This new regulation supports professionals and citizens in the Caribbean Netherlands, by focusing on prevention, …

Last week, Warner Bros, the renowned production company behind Discovery Channel’s iconic programming, was filming segments for the highly anticipated Shark Week, set to air this July. While the popular series has captivated audiences for over 35 years and highlighted many Caribbean destinations, this marks the first time it will …

Dutch study financing agency DUO has disclosed the amount that current and former students will be refunded for allowances that were not given under the loan system. This applies to those who were enrolled, for at least one year, in a college or university in the Netherlands between September 2015 …

The title of our recent article on the removal of free-roaming goats has caused some confusion. As explained in the article,  it is actually only the bounty program that ends on Jan 31st. This means that local hunters will no longer be compensated for culling free-roaming goats after Jan 31st. …

The popu­lation of the Caribbean Netherlands grew by three per cent in 2024, reach­ing 30,397 residents as of January 1. According to a recent report by Statistics Netherlands CBS, titled The Caribbean Nether­lands in Numbers 2024, the population is projected to continue growing, reaching 36,100 residents by 2035, a nineteen …

As of January 1st 2025 the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) is introducing a revamped complaints procedure that will strengthen the trust between citizens and the police. With this procedure, the Force aims for a transparent and professional handling of complaints, carefully safeguarding the interests of both citizens and police …

On Monday, January 13, the Sea & Learn Foundation launched its first Critter Quest presentation at Amonhana, drawing a crowd of more than 70 attendees, including both locals and visitors. The event featured four entomologists, each delivering insightful 10-15 minute presentations on the importance of documenting Saba’s biodiversity. Project coordinator …

Saba has been experienc­ing power outages since last No­vember, which has heightened concerns within the community. The island saw five back-to-back outages early Tuesday morning, which escalated the frustration of one resident in particular. Verna Robinson-Simmons has been a victim of air and noise pol­lution caused by the fumes and vibrations …

Update There appears to be some confusion due to the title above, as people think that the entire program for free roaming livestock will be ended, when it is actually only the bounty program that ends on Jan 31st. This means that local hunters will no longer be compensated for …

The NEPP (Nature and Environment Policy Plan) team, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has made significant strides in reducing erosion and promoting vegetation recovery on Saba. Notable progress is visible in areas like Giles Quarter, where tree saplings are now successfully emerging. Historically, overgrazing by free-roaming livestock, particularly goats, prevented …

After a year of discussions, the island councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba have yet to reach an agreement on a cooperation arrangement. A majority in Bonaire’s island council now supports moving forward with a settlement, even if it excludes Saba, as revealed in documents published on the website …

Driving under the influence arrest On Friday, the 10th of January, around 6 PM a 35-year-old woman with the initials A.C.G. was arrested on the Upper Road on Saba for driving under the influence of alcohol. The suspect crashed a service vehicle into a parked pickup on the said street. …

Since the start of the new year, the Public Entity’s reforestation team has been busy relocating saplings from the nursery at the Agriculture Station to a second site at the hydroponics farm in Rendezvous. Over 500 saplings have been moved using the project vehicle, creating space at the original nursery …