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Junior Roadmarch Winner 2026: KJ

What an incredible night of music, talent, culture, and unforgettable performances! The 2026 Jr. & Sr. Roadmarch Competition was a night filled with excitement and legendary displays that will surely be remembered! JUNIOR ROADMARCH WINNER KJ Winning Song: “Enjoy Yourself” 236 Points Hype Kid — 234 Points Mya — 233 Points Congratulations to all our amazing junior contenders! SENIOR ROADMARCH WINNER King Fyah Winning Song: “All In Your Mind” 264 Points Daddy Slim — 251 Points Soca Queen — 234 Points Lazzy-B — 226 Points Singing Lorna — 222 Points Eric — 190 Points A NIGHT OF LEGENDS! The evening was made even more special with legendary performances featuring four past Calypso winners who graced the stage and reminded us of the incredible musical legacy of our community: The Mighty Tall Man, Singing Lorna, King Trini, The Man Bob. Special Guest was the legendary King Beau Beau from St. Maarten Elements of Saba.

Daddy Slim repeats as Soca Groovy champion

For the second time in two years, Daddy Slim is the Soca Groovy King of Saba, winning last Friday night’s competition with a near perfect score. He rocked the crowd with his song, “Flowers”, which he said he started writing at a funeral. The lyrics are a bold declaration for people to show their true colours in life and give people their “flowers while they’re alive”. DJ Cane came in second with his romantic song, “If it’s true”, while Dolphy took third. Lazzy B came in fourth with his song, “Insane”. Rounding out the final two were Eric Granger and El­vis the Entertainer. Daddy Slim’s winning purse was US $3,000. The second and third place finishers took home US $1,500 and US $750, respectively. The Daily Herald.

Affordable flights for Saba, Statia

Affordable air travel for residents of Saba and St. Eustatius could be achieved with an annual Dutch government contri­bution of approximately one million euros, according to a proposal presented to the Dutch House of Representa­tives by the Island Councils of the two Caribbean munici­palities. The proposal seeks to ad­dress the high cost of air travel between the Wind­ward Islands, particularly on routes linking Saba and St. Eustatius with St. Maarten, which serves as the region’s main transportation hub. According to the respective local governments, expen­sive airline tickets continue to limit access to healthcare, education, employment and family visits for residents. They argue that a relatively modest annual subsidy could significantly reduce fares without requiring large-scale government spending. In their view such a measure would improve accessibil­ity and quality of life while strengthening the economies of both islands. The proposal comes as af­fordable inter-island trans­portation remains a recur­ring topic within the King­dom of the Netherlands. Earlier this year, the Dutch government acknowledged that reliable and affordable air connections are essen­tial for economic develop­ment, healthcare, education, tourism, and maintaining family ties across the Carib­bean parts of the kingdom. However, it also noted that providing direct subsidies to airlines is legally complex be­cause of international avia­tion and state aid rules. Supporters of the plan ar­gue that the estimated an­nual cost is small compared with the social and economic benefits of making travel more accessible for the ap­proximately 5,000 residents of the two islands. They contend that improved con­nectivity would help reduce the isolation of both com­munities and provide more reliable access to essential services. The proposal is expected to become part of the ongo­ing discussions in The Hague over improving transporta­tion links within the Carib­bean part of the kingdom, including possible Public Service Obligation (PSO) ar­rangements for regional air routes. The Daily Herald.

King Fyah wins Saba Road March Crown

King Fyah has won Saba Carnival’s Road March competition after a heated performance on Saturday night that began on a fire truck. A firefighter by trade, James “King Fyah” Hassell started his set by entering the Festival Village on the back of a fire engine with its sirens blaring. Sporting a retro 90s outfit, James “King Fyah” Hassell electrified the crowd with his song “All in your Mind”. He waved and jumped across the stage as his supporters in the audience waved rags and Saba flags, some set atop poles as high as three metres tall. King Fyah dethroned Lazzy B, the defending Road March King, who put up a memorable performance of his song “Mosh Pit” that included powder, beach balls and a classroom skit. Despite the high energy showing, the efforts of the defending champion were only good enough for fourth place. Perrenial Road March favourite Daddy Slim took second place with his song, “Carnival Influencer”. He almost secured a double victory after winning the Groovy Soca Competition the night before (see related story). Third place went to Soca Queen, while rounding out the final two were Singing Lorna and Eric Granger. The Daily Herald.

Vacancy QC Cordinator Sacred Heart School

Imagine this… Inspire students, coach teachers, and help shape the future of education—all while living on one of the Caribbean’s safest, most beautiful, and truly unique islands. 🏝️ Explore breathtaking hiking trails. 🌅 Experience spectacular sunsets. 👩‍🏫 Become part of a warm, international school community and an involved Island Community where your work truly matters. Looking for more than just another job? Come and help us build the future of education on Saba. 📩 Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Check out our vacancy and apply today. Who are we looking for: SHS

RBC Saba Branch Update

Message from RBC: Saba, July 24, 2026 – We wanted to take this opportunity to provide an update on our RBC Saba branch and services available to our clients. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our clients and the Saba community during this period as our branch remains closed. Please be advised that we are working to ensure continued access to banking services including cash withdrawals and deposits. During this closure, our clients can continue to access a range of banking services: • ATM Withdrawal Services – The ATM at the Saba location remains operational and is being closely monitored and regularly replenished by our teams. • ATM Deposit Services – Available for deposits. Please note that ATM deposits may be subject to hold periods of up to one week and the ATM may be periodically offline for scheduled maintenance. • Business Non-stop Depository Services – In operation, with weekly processing. • RBC Digital Banking – Access your accounts securely online 24/7 through RBC  digital platforms. • RBC Advice Centre – Speak with us by phone to discuss your banking needs at any time. Our Commitment We will share updates to our services via branch signage, online banking and social media channels.  Clients can continue to access their accounts through RBC Digital Banking and speak to an RBC representative via our Advice Centre. For questions or support, contact the RBC Advice Centre at 1-721-546-7288 or visit rbc.com/caribbean. RBC

Message from the Island Governor on the Occasion of Saba Carnival

Tomorrow, Carnival begins, and this year, we celebrate fifty years of tradition on our island. Fifty years of music, costumes, food shared among neighbors, and the joy that has passed from one generation to the next. Let us honor this Carnival tradition by celebrating fully and in good spirits. Our police officers will be present throughout the celebrations. They are there to help keep everyone safe. While enforcing the law is part of their responsibility, their primary goal is to ensure that everyone can enjoy Carnival and return home safely at the end of each day. I encourage everyone to work with them and treat them as partners in making this a safe and successful celebration. My message is a simple one: Enjoy Carnival. Spend time with family and friends, make new memories, and let those memories be of the music, the food, the laughter, and the celebrations. Let us mark this 50th Carnival with joy, not with incidents or accidents that could have been prevented. Let us mark this 50th Carnival with no incidents or accidents. That is how we honor fifty years of tradition, not with something we regret. To our visitors joining us from off-island, we welcome you to Saba. We are pleased to have you celebrate with us. To the people of Saba, let us continue to show the warmth and hospitality for which our island is known by welcoming our guests with kindness, good company, and the spirit that makes Saba special. Enjoy Carnival, Saba. Celebrate fully, celebrate safely, and celebrate together. Jocelyn Roberto Levenstone, Gezaghebber of Saba

Inflation in the Caribbean Netherlands up again in Q2 2026

Prices on Saba up by 2.3 percent compared to Q1 On Saba, consumer prices were 2.3 percent higher on average in Q2 compared with Q1. On Saba, as on the other islands, this rise in prices was mainly due to higher transport prices. Petrol was 20.9 percent more expensive than in the previous quarter, and air fares were 9 percent higher. Food products and non-alcoholic beverages were 2.9 percent more expensive. This was largely because fresh vegetables, frozen meals, and coffee have become more expensive. Prices on Saba in Q2 were 5.0 percent higher year-on-year and 2.3 percent higher quarter-on-quarter. Prices on Bonaire in Q2 were 3.3 percent higher year on year, and 1.8 percent higher quarter on quarter. Prices on St Eustatius in Q2 were 5.2 percent higher year on year and 1.5 percent higher quarter on quarter. CBS

Funtopia Living Statue introduced to Saba youth

The Funtopia Youth Initiative Founda­tion, in partnership with the Child Focus Founda­tion, introduced children in Saba to the art of living-statue performance during the 2026 Summer Cultural Exchange Programme. The mini—Living Statue Pre­sentation formed part of the programme’s activities, giving children the oppor­tunity to demonstrate the skills they had developed throughout the week while introducing the art form to a new generation on Saba. Students learnt character development, controlled breathing, concentration, facial expression, statue poses, slow-motion move­ment and techniques for engaging audiences with­out speaking. They also painted and prepared their own costumes before pre­senting their characters. The workshop was led by Quair Hodge, a Funtopia performer, youth leader and cultural ambassador who has been involved in preserving and promoting the art form for more than a decade. Hodge gained regional recognition in 2011 after placing second in the Ca­ribbean Living Statue Pre­sentation in St. Maarten, an event hosted by Beyond Kultura Events Foundation President Loekie Morales. Since then, he has contin­ued performing with Fun­topia while appearing at cultural exhibitions, community events and festivals in St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius and Dominica. The Foundation said the workshop reflects its com­mitment to preserving Ca­ribbean cultural traditions by training young people in the performing arts. Sever­al of Funtopia’s current in­structors first participated in the organisation’s youth programmes before return­ing as performers, mentors and cultural ambassadors. Funtopia Founder and Creative Director Lucinda “La Rich” Audain said the presentation dem­onstrated how cultural knowledge can be passed from one generation to the next through structured training and mentorship. The Foundation said the Living Statue Presenta­tion marked another step in expanding the art form throughout the Dutch Ca­ribbean while encourag­ing young people to ex­plore cultural expression through performance. Living-statue performance by Funtopia Youth Initiative Foundation. The Daily Herald.