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Dr. Ryan Espersen, the former Director and co-founder of Saba Archeological Center SABARC, visited Saba …
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Heritage projects in Statia and Saba
The Dutch government recently signed the Treaty of Faro this week on behalf of the …
Read More »Saba Hydroponics Farm Naming Contest
Unleash Your Creativity and Shape Our Sustainable Future The Hydroponics farm has been operational since …
Read More »Greening of Saba progresses as livestock control project continues; Dutch hunters join forces for accelerated goat removal
After three years of dedicated efforts in the management of Saba’s free-roaming goat population, the …
Read More »From January 1st, more options available to choose a surname for a child
Having a surname is important; it says something about who you are and who you …
Read More »Reforestation project team starts using seeds collected
Following their training in St. Eustatius, the reforestation rangers have been busy collecting the seeds …
Read More »Two hikers injured in recent days
In recent days, assistance from emergency services was required in two separate incidents involving hikers …
Read More »Public Entity Saba Receives Prestigious Green Diamond Award for Recycling Excellence.
Public Entity Saba, the Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean, proudly announces its recent achievement of …
Read More »BKCN: a peaceful turn of the year and fewer incidents in 2023
The turn of the year went by peacefully for the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department (BKCN) …
Read More »Schoolboards claim: Financial challenges at Saba’s Primary School resolved.
In their official press release on January 7, the the combined schoolboards of the SHS …
Read More »Head of Saba’s school board resigns amid ongoing financial trouble at primary school
The head of Saba’s combined school board has resigned as financial troubles at the island’s …
Read More »After years of waiting: Bonaire, Saba, and Statia get a legal desk
All residents of Bonaire, Saba, and Statia will be entitled to free legal help or …
Read More »More Winair flights from January 15
From January 15th, passengers will enjoy increased frequency between St. Maarten and Saba, as well …
Read More »Notification Requirement Real Estate
On January 1, 2024, the ”Belastingplan BES 2024” took effect. This contains several new tax …
Read More »Court announces opening hours, hearing dates for Statia and Saba
The Joint Court of Justice on Thursday announced the opening hours of its new courthouses …
Read More »Saba community in uproar over off-duty officer drawing service weapon at party
The Saban community is in uproar after an off-duty police officer drew his service weapon …
Read More »St. Maarten changes currency to Caribbean Guilder -UPDATE
UPDATE The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint-Maarten (CBCS) apologizes for the wrong date mentioned …
Read More »Police report of Friday, the 29th of December 2023 until Wednesday, the 3rd of January 2024
Police report of Friday, the 29th of December 2023 until Wednesday, the 3rd of January …
Read More »Irritation on Saba over off-duty police officers displaying weapons
BES Reporter writes that there has been concern during the New Year’s celebration over the …
Read More »BES islands will get postal code in 2026
Residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (the BES islands) will receive a postal code …
Read More »Restart of Air Antilles is delayed due to issues in fleet maintenance
The restart of Air Antilles, which was declared bankrupt a few months ago, is taking …
Read More »Pensions will be paid out today, December 29, at the Post Office between 10 am and 1 pm.
Pensions will be paid out today, December 29, at the Post Office between 10 am …
Read More »The annual fireworks show will occur on Thursday, December 28, at 7:00 pm
The community of Saba can again look forward to a professional fireworks display at …
Read More »Tender for construction of Black Rocks harbor is published
Today the tender for the construction of Black Rocks Harbor on Saba was published on …
Read More »BES islands will receive BSN and login digital government
The Council of Ministers, on the proposal of State Secretary Van Huffelen (Kingdom Relations and …
Read More »WINAIR Successfully Clears Dutch Government Loan Debt Received During COVID Period, Embraces Future Growth
WINAIR is delighted to announce the fulfillment of its commitment to the Dutch Government by …
Read More »Empowering Saba’s Residents through Mango Tree Grafting
On Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16, the Public Entity Saba’s reforestation project hosted …
Read More »Most important 2024 changes in governmental taxes
Since the 10th of October 2010, the islands Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba are known …
Read More »RIVM Centre for Population Screening continues screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer
From the end of 2025, population screenings for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer will also …
Read More »The Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets, ACM, has defined maximum tariff for electricity and drinking water.
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) has established the 2024 rate caps for …
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