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Cove Bay Playground Reopend
The newly renovated Cove Bay Playground officially reopened on Saturday with a Family Fun Day, …
Read More »Ernst van Drumpt is the new Managing Director of Saba Cares from August 1st
Van Drumpt will become director of Saba Cares. “My first reaction was: ‘Huh, I’m 72? …
Read More »Funtopia concludes Summer Cultural Exchange programme
On July 17, the Funtopia Youth Initiative Foundation, in partnership with the Child Focus Foundation, …
Read More »BES libraries to be strengthened
The libraries of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (so-called BES) will receive additional support to …
Read More »‘Makana’ ferry temporarily withdrawn due to mechanical issue causing smoke on arrival
Makana Ferry Service has temporarily withdrawn its vessel “Makana” from service after a mechanical problem …
Read More »Purchasing power increased in the Caribbean Netherlands in 2024
According to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the median purchasing power on Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba …
Read More »KPCN calls on residents and visitors to celebrate Carnival 2026 safely
Carnival is one of the highlights of the year on St. Eustatius and Saba. A …
Read More »Police Report from Friday the 10 th of July to Monday the 13 th of July 2026
Fight on SABA On Sunday, the 12th of July, around 3:10 AM, the central control …
Read More »The Bottom Hosts Successful Road to Carnival Event
The Bottom, the capital of Saba, came alive with music, culture, performances, and community spirit …
Read More »Saba Inaugurates Island Governor Jocelyn Levenstone
On July 9, Saba welcomed Jocelyn Levenstone as its new Island Governor in a ceremony …
Read More »Public Entity Saba acknowledges that the RBC branch on Saba remains temporarily closed
The Public Entity recognizes that the continued closure is significant for residents and businesses who …
Read More »Jocelyn Levenstone sworn in as Island Governor of Saba
On the recommendation of the State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Effective Government, Jocelyn Levenstone …
Read More »Dutch tightening ‘comply or explain’ policy for BES
The Dutch government is strengthening its “comply or explain” principle, requiring ministries to make new …
Read More »CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS TO KEEP ITS OWN TAX SYSTEM
The site Dossier Koninkrijszaken reports that the Caribbean Netherlands will retain its own tax legislation, …
Read More »Temporary Unemployment Benefit regulation for the Caribbean Netherlands
The Temporary Unemployment Benefit regulation BES was published in the Government Gazette (Staatscourant) on 8 …
Read More »Public Entity Saba and SEC Provide Temporary Relief with Increasing Energy Tariffs
As electricity costs continue to be affected by rising international fuel prices, the Public Entity …
Read More »Quality childcare Caribbean Netherlands in development
The quality of childcare on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba has improved since the supervision …
Read More »Dutch Senate approves bill on expanding the Island Councils and Executive Councils on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba
Following the Dutch House of Representatives, the Dutch Senate has now also adopted the ‘Expansion …
Read More »Support for aviation in Windward Islands
Financial backing for air traffic in the Windward Islands is one step closer. On Thursday, …
Read More »BES islands to benefit from internship compensation bill
Students completing internships in Curacao, Aruba and St. Maarten will not be covered by a …
Read More »On Saba, the Netherlands feels far away
The Dutch Newspaper De Volkskrant published a 4-page article on Saba in their weekend edition …
Read More »Special Island Council meeting, Thursday, July 9th at the Pricess Juliana Sports Field
The Acting Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the public …
Read More »Study into the consequences of a status change in relations to the EU
The website BES-Reporter pointed to a report from the University of Curacao that researched the …
Read More »Screening of justice personnel in the Caribbean Netherlands falls short and entails significant risks
The integrity of employees within the justice system is an important prerequisite for trust in …
Read More »Electricity tariffs Saba, Statia, Bonaire go up July 1 due to higher oil prices
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has increased the maximum electricity tariffs for …
Read More »Two new ATM machines have been openend
Public Entity Saba is pleased to announce the opening of two new ATMs on the …
Read More »Cheaper flights between Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten still hinge on funding
There is political will to make flights between St. Eustatius, Saba and St. Maarten cheaper, …
Read More »Road to Carnival: 50th Anniversary Saba Carnival Celebrations Get Underway
The countdown to the 50th anniversary of Saba Carnival officially began on Saturday, June 27th, …
Read More »Fire Department Caribbean Netherlands supports Saba SAR foundation with vehicle transfer
The Fire Department Caribbean Netherlands (Brandweerkorps Caribisch Nederland) has officially donated a Ford Ranger pickup …
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