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Public Service Obligation (PSO) for the BES Islands
The Dutch government is considering a Public Service Obligation (PSO) to safeguard essential air connections …
Read More »New Minimum Wage, Child Benefit, and Social Security Benefit Amounts in the Caribbean Netherlands as of 1 January 2026
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment will adjust the amounts for minimum wage, child …
Read More »Bill to expand island councils and executive boards BES to House of Representatives
The bill to expand the island councils and executive boards of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and …
Read More »Strong choices are needed to address the consequences of migration and the ageing population on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
The growing migration and aging population on the islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba …
Read More »Investigation into Saba fireman murder nearly complete, prosecutor tells court – Updated December 12
The investigation into the murder of Saban firefighter Sheldon Johnson is 80% complete, and a …
Read More »Orthodontic services to resume on Saba as of January 2026
The Public Entity Saba is pleased to announce that orthodontic services will resume as of …
Read More »State Participation of the Netherlands in WINAIR Fails to Benefit Statia and Saba
The Dutch government’s decision to acquire shares in Winair, the St. Maarten–based airline, has failed …
Read More »Crisis Training Strengthens Saba’s Emergency Preparedness
From November 18–20, Saba’s emergency partners participated in Crisis Training. The three days were dedicated …
Read More »Police report of Friday, the 21st of November until Monday, the 1st of December 2025
Arrest for possession of suspected narcotics during ferry check On Friday, November 28th, a 26-year-old …
Read More »The Saba Comprehensive School recently recorded a Lip Dub.
On November 28, 2025, students and staff at Saba Comprehensive School came together to create …
Read More »RDI grants concession contract to Starlink for satellite services on Saba
The Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure (Rijksinspectie Digitale Infrastructuur, RDI) has granted Starlink a concession …
Read More »National Institute for Human Rights will address discrimination complaints
As of 1 January 2026, the Equal Treatment Legislation will come into effect on Bonaire, …
Read More »Cft: “Focus is needed to enhance administrative strength” – Saba performing the best
During deliberations with the Executive Councils of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, the Board of …
Read More »Saba Celebrates Groundbreaking of Black Rocks Harbor Project
On November 17, the Public Entity Saba held a groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Bay to …
Read More »Elderly care in BES increasingly complex
Care for the elderly on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (so-called BES islands) is becoming …
Read More »CBS: changes in the Dutch Caribbean in the last fifteen years
According to the most recent figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the population of the Caribbean …
Read More »Police report of Friday, the 14th of November until Monday, the 17th of November 2025
Arrest for assault on SABA On Friday, the 14th of November, around 1:30 PM, a …
Read More »Deposit Guarantee Caribbean Netherlands: Your money is protected up to $25,000
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has launched a public campaign to raise awareness of the Deposit …
Read More »Help Shape Fair Renting on Saba
Your experiences matter. Whether you rent out a home or rent one yourself—privately or through …
Read More »Open Call Announced for “Faces and Places of Saba” Community Exhibition
The Community Development and Culture Department, in collaboration with the Saba Archaeological Center Foundation / …
Read More »Public Entity Saba strengthens its organization to improve efficiency and coordination: New structure to take effect January 1, 2026
Over the past years, the responsibilities and ambitions of the Public Entity have grown significantly. …
Read More »Multi-Annual Cooperation for Improvement of Living Environment on BES Islands
The Dutch Cabinet has adopted a comprehensive response to improve the physical living environment on …
Read More »Saba Showcases at DEMA Show 2025 in Orlando
The Saba Tourist Bureau is thrilled to announce its participation in the DEMA Show 2025, …
Read More »Starting today, residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba can collect their BSN
Starting the 11th of November, all residents will receive their own Citizen Service Number (BSN). …
Read More »Rum and Lobster Festival brings flavour and fun to Saba
Weekend of food, music and island spirit delights locals and visitors alike The island of …
Read More »Private Sector Struggles to Compete as Government Jobs Lure Workers
Private companies on the BES islands are losing employees to government positions that offer substantially …
Read More »Cove Bay Playground Renovation: A Community-Driven Project
From the start, the project followed an inclusive and participatory process, engaging the true experts …
Read More »Jantje Beton, VWS, OLS, and OLE Sign Playgrounds Agreement for More and Better Play Spaces
An important step was taken today to provide children on Saba and St. Eustatius with …
Read More »BKCN held ceremony for the late Sheldon Johnson
In honour of the late firefighter Sheldon Johnson, the Caribbean Netherlands Fire Department BKCN held …
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