The idea of “Advancing the Social Minimum” really caught my attention, as it highlights the importance of allocating funds to improve the well-being of residents. As someone who has spent a significant amount of time traveling, I’ve noticed that even small investments in infrastructure can make a big difference in the quality of life for locals and tourists alike. For instance, I recall visiting a beach town in France where the local government had made a concerted effort to improve the water quality, and it showed – the beaches were pristine and the community was thriving. The parallel between this experience and the efforts being made on Saba is something I’ve been thinking about, particularly in terms of how environmental initiatives can have a positive impact on both the community and the economy. I wonder how the introduction of unemployment benefits will affect the overall well-being of residents on Saba, and whether there are any plans to invest in initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and conservation.

When I was in Saba, back in April. I only saw ONE goat and it was tied up in a yard. It looks like things have gone a bit excessive.

A lot of people are acting as if this story begins and ends with one person, but that’s far too simple. The networks of power that enabled this situation were much bigger than any single individual. This is not to say that hofman isnt to blame here, because she is but to extend who else was part of it.

And let’s be honest: this wasn’t just about European academics. There were also Caribbean elite figures who chose to align themselves with the people at the center of these controversies and benefited from the same system. Too often, those who speak the language of decolonization end up reinforcing existing hierarchies rather than challenging them.

If there’s any lesson here, it’s that accountability shouldn’t stop with one suspension. It should lead to a broader conversation about who controls Caribbean heritage, archaeology, academia, and the narratives that shape the region’s past.

They need to stop this nonsense of only using initials of suspects. Publish their entire names.

Congratulations Mr. Jocelyn Levenstone!!! On your Journey in your appointment as the new island Governor of the Dutch Caribbean Territory Saba! I could not be more proud of this appointment! This is an excellent appointment by the Kingdom Council of Ministers! I am proud of Saba and All the wonderful Saban People! This is a man who would be a shining example of Transparency and Equality in all departments of the island Government of Saba!!! GOD bless You and may the Almighty guide You in making decisions in favor and to the benefit of All Sabans!
“When our government determines to ally itself with those of its citizens who are crusading for their freedom… and lends the might of its resources creatively and unhesitatingly to the struggle, the blight of discrimination will begin rapidly to fade.”
Dr. Martin Luther King JR.

Cristian Hassell Feliciano

Wauwww! I Really loved the career fair! This is Salma, the dancer from the career fair. I am incredibly excited and it would be super fun to become a dance teacher and do other activities on the island Like we talked about! I would love to hear more about all the possibilities! My e-mail: salmaawalumaru@gmail.com

Thanks for sharing, may God continue to bless Saba abundantly

Comes down to……”you want it, we got it and you are gonna pay for it” !

When First Caribbean Bank had intention of stopping service to Saba island, they did relatively the same thing. Could it be that RBC is contemplating the same thing as well?

The mention of “equal opportunities for Saban students” caught my attention immediately, because this connects directly to something I have been quietly thinking about — the parallel between small island communities gaining access to mainland social protections and the broader picture of how young people actually fare in the labour market once those protections exist on paper. Rights on paper and real outcomes can diverge quite significantly.

The unemployment benefits starting January 2027 are genuinely meaningful. But one thing worth raising: implementation timing matters enormously for young people specifically. If the benefit structure arrives without parallel investment in vocational pathways or recognition of qualifications earned on Saba, you risk a mismatch. Students return home or stay in the Netherlands without clear footing either way.

I have seen this play out in different contexts — families navigating systems where the social floor exists but the ladder above it is unclear. It creates a kind of limbo that is frustrating for everyone involved.

I am curious whether the Commissioner’s meetings addressed any timeline for aligning student support with the 2027 benefits rollout, or whether those two tracks are still being treated separately.