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Police report of Friday, the 30th of May until Monday, the 2nd of June 2025
Arrest On Saturday, the 31st of May, around 3:40 AM, a 42-year-old man with the …
Read More »Cabinet Restart or New Elections? – Updated
Update: Schoof to Remain as Caretaker Prime Minister, Criticizes PVV’s Departure as “Irresponsible” Prime Minister …
Read More »Massive Sahara Dust Cloud Blankets the Caribbean
A vast plume of Sahara Desert dust—spanning an area comparable to the continental United States—has …
Read More »U.S. Visa Appointment Pause and Its Potential Impact on Saban Students
The Executive Council of Saba has taken note of the recent developments concerning U.S. visa …
Read More »Dutch MPs question impact of higher minimum wage for BES
The Dutch House of Representatives is requesting detailed information on the effects of raising the …
Read More »Police report of Monday, the 26th of May until Monday, the 30th of May
Scheduled traffic check SABA On Tuesday, the 27th of May, several vehicles were stopped for …
Read More »Modernization Urgently Needed: BES Islands’ Outdated Inheritance Law Faces Calls for Reform
A recent legal journal article has issued a pressing call for the modernization of inheritance …
Read More »The Chamber of Commerce & Industry St. Eustatius & Saba organizes seminar titled “How to Construct a Successful Business”
The Chamber of Commerce & Industry St. Eustatius & Saba (CoC) proudly awarded certificates to …
Read More »Island Governor Jonathan Johnson Attends Caribbean Climate and Energy Conference 2025
Island Governor Jonathan Johnson is representing Saba at the second annual Caribbean Climate and Energy Conference, …
Read More »Prioritizing Road Safety on Saba
Ensuring road safety on Saba remains a top priority for the Island Governor, the Chief …
Read More »Drivers get fines in Statia, Saba
A number of drivers in St. Eustatius and Saba were issued traffic fines in routine …
Read More »House of Representatives approves BSN and Digital Government law proposal for Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba.
Today, the House of Representatives approved the law proposal of State Secretary Szabó (Digitalisation and …
Read More »Fiscal oversight at Social Affairs Office for BES still deficient, auditors conclude
The financial administration of the Social Affairs and Employment SZW unit within the National Office …
Read More »Saba Carnival 2025 Launches with Bold New Branding and Exciting Lineup
The unveiling of the new Carnival logo captivated attendees, showcasing a vibrant and dynamic design …
Read More »Commissioner Heyliger Urges Island Council to Fulfill Their Role in Strengthening Education
During yesterday’s Central Committee meeting, Commissioner of Education Eviton Heyliger called on all Island Council …
Read More »Saba attends BLOC training
A group photo of the training’s participants. Members of Saba government’s Public Health and Sport …
Read More »Dutch Parliament: No increase in airline tax for Caribbean parts of the Kingdom
The Dutch House of Representatives has voted in favour of a motion to exclude the …
Read More »Enhanced Cooperation Between Interpol and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee
The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee has recently established a direct connection to Interpol’s international database for …
Read More »PEP Leader Saskia Matthew Defends Absence, Questions Legitimacy of Saba IC Meetings
The site BES-Reporter wrote that PEP party leader and Island Council member Saskia Matthew has …
Read More »Harmful tick species discovered on iguanas in St.Maarten, Saba, Statia
A recent scientific discovery has raised new concerns for biodiversity and public health in the …
Read More »Childcare Quality on Saba Continues to Improve Step by Step
The quality of childcare services on Saba and across the Caribbean Netherlands is steadily improving. …
Read More »Greater Role for Private Sector to Boost Self-Reliance in the Caribbean Parts of the Kingdom
The Dutch government is adopting a new approach to strengthen economic self-reliance across the Caribbean …
Read More »Historic First for Saba: Island Welcomes First Female Fire Department Shift Leaders
Saba is celebrating a major milestone in its fire service history: the Caribbean Netherlands Fire …
Read More »BES population increased by nearly 1,600 last year
The population of the Caribbean Netherlands stood at nearly 32,000 at the beginning of this …
Read More »Dutch Parliament strongly backs BSN rollout in Caribbean Neths.
The rollout of the Citizen Service Number BSN in the Caribbean Netherlands has received broad …
Read More »Greater role of business community for self-sufficiency Caribbean parts of Kingdom
The business community is being given a greater role in the cooperation with the Caribbean …
Read More »PES attends Zero Waste Seminar
Last week, Commissioner Bruce Zagers attended the second edition of the Zero Waste Seminar in …
Read More »Emergency police assistance no longer guaranteed 24/7
The Council for Law Enforcement today publishes its State of Law Enforcement in the Caribbean …
Read More »Council for Law Enforcement warns of structural vulnerability in Caribbean rule of law: emergency police assistance no longer guaranteed 24/7
Today, the Council for Law Enforcement publishes the State of Law Enforcement Caribbean Netherlands 2024. …
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