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Stronger Together: Saba Reach and Sea & Learn Unite to Expand Horizons for Saba Teens
Last November, a group of teenage boys from Saba embarked on a transformative journey, earning …
Read More »Dutch Government Launches €100 Million Grant Program for Slavery History Initiatives
The Netherlands will launch a new grant program on August 11, 2025, providing funding for …
Read More »Saba’s School Housing Project: Gym Demolition Begins This Summer
The Public Entity Saba is pleased to announce a major milestone in its School Housing …
Read More »BES Islands Residents May Be Entitled to Compensation in Booking.com Price-Fixing Case
Residents and visitors of the BES islands—Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba—may be eligible for compensation …
Read More »Dutch Govt aims to provide more support for large families on BES
The outgoing Dutch government is exploring options for increasing financial support to large families in …
Read More »New research project launches to map cultural practice in Dutch Caribbean
Lemonade B.V., a new Caribbean startup based in St. Maarten with a mission to unlock …
Read More »Police report of Monday, the 23rd of June until Wednesday, the 25th of June
The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee and Caribbean Netherlands Police Corps (KPCN) conducted a scheduled traffic enforcement …
Read More »New Digital Tool Streamlines Netherlands Study Preparation for Caribbean Students
More than 1,600 young people from the Caribbean territories of the Kingdom of the Netherlands …
Read More »BZK moves to bridge policy gap with Bonaire, St, Eustatius, Saba
The Ministry of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations BZK is taking new steps to strengthen …
Read More »BES students engage with island leaders in The Hague
Under the banner “The Best for the BES,” WeConnect organized a pivotal gathering on June …
Read More »Police report of Friday, the 20th of June until Monday, the 23rd of June 2025
Scheduled traffic check. On Friday, the 20th of June, a scheduled traffic check was held …
Read More »Kingdom affairs remain active under Dutch caretaker govt.
The Dutch Parliamentary Committee for Kingdom Relations has agreed that current Kingdom affairs can proceed, …
Read More »Caribbean Netherlands Islands Unite for Progress: BES Summit Advances Regional Cooperation
The Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba concluded a landmark Summit on June …
Read More »Police report of Monday, the 16th of June until Friday, the 20th of June 2025
Garbage dump on fire On Thursday, the 19th of June, around 8 PM, the central …
Read More »Saba Joins Forces with Dutch Island Counterparts to Launch ‘E8’ Collaborative Network
Eight islands unite to strengthen cooperation and address shared challenges Saba has joined a groundbreaking …
Read More »Fire erupts on Saba dump
Columns of smoke drifted into the village of St. John’s on Thursday night as a …
Read More »New “Hope Spot Stops” Allow Public to Help Monitor Saba’s Changing Landscapes
A new initiative on Saba is inviting residents and visitors to participate in monitoring the …
Read More »Dutch MP demands clarity on slavery awareness projects
Opposition party JA21 is calling for transparency regarding projects aimed at raising awareness about the …
Read More »Public Health Strengthens Mental Health Support Through Training and Community Collaboration
The Public Health Department Saba announces significant progress in enhancing community mental health wellbeing, highlighted …
Read More »Saba Delegation Participates in Historic 100th VNG Congress in Eindhoven
A delegation from Saba, including Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, Island Council members, and the Island …
Read More »Juancho E. Irausquin Airport Delegation Participates in CARIBAVIA 2025, Highlighting Regional Aviation and Tourism Collaboration
Representatives from the Juancho E. Irausquin Airport (SABA) recently attended the 7th Annual CARIBAVIA Conference in St. Barthélemy, engaging …
Read More »Steering Committee in The Hague Reviews Saba Package Progress; Milestones of Black Rocks Harbor Project Also Highlighted
Saba’s leadership team concluded productive meetings with Dutch government counterparts this week, demonstrating tangible progress …
Read More »Dutch govt, delays response to BES child abuse questions
The Dutch government has requested more time to respond to parliamentary questions regarding child abuse on …
Read More »BES islands utilities gathered in Bonaire
Utilities providers from the so-called BES Islands (Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba) gathered in Bonaire …
Read More »Advisory Council: BES often overlooked in national spatial development strategies
In its newly published advisory report titled “Together Towards Better: Recommendations for National Policy on …
Read More »New State Secretary for Kingdom Relations: Van Marum takes over
Eddie van Marum of the farmers’ party BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) has been nominated by the outgoing …
Read More »Saba Receives New Search and Rescue Boat Named After Princess Catharina-Amalia – updated
In a proud and symbolic milestone for the island of Saba, a newly commissioned Search …
Read More »Diver Dies Off Coast of Saba
The KPCN reports that on Wednesday, June 11th, at approximately 9:30 AM, the central control …
Read More »Healthcare Commissioners and ZJCN Strengthen Regional Partnerships Through Hospital Visits
The healthcare commissioners of the Caribbean Netherlands, together with Zorg en Jeugd Caribisch Nederland (ZJCN), …
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