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The discussion on the expansion of the Executive Councils and Island Councils of Bonaire, St. …
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Subsidy for Makana ferry extended until 2027. The future remains uncertain
The website BES-Reporter has announced that the Makana ferry service connecting Sint Maarten, Saba, and …
Read More »ING Intends to Offer Banking Services on Saba and St. Eustatius end 2026
The Dutch bank ING intends to begin offering banking services on Saba and St. Eustatius …
Read More »Contract for Renewable Energy-Phase 3 signed
On December 4, 2025, Saba Electric Company N.V. (SEC) marked a major milestone by signing …
Read More »The November Chikungunya Case on Saba was a false positive
Following additional laboratory testing conducted in the Netherlands, the previously reported case has been confirmed …
Read More »Saba Island Council Delegation Meets Key Dutch Institutions and Celebrates 50th Saba Day in the Netherlands
A delegation of the Saba Island Council is in the Netherlands from December 8–16, 2025 …
Read More »Saba Showcases Island to U.S. Media and European Travel Agents
The Saba Tourist Bureau welcomed prominent U.S. media and European travel professionals throughout November as …
Read More »Contract Signed for Construction of New Gym and Technical Center in St. John’s
The Public Entity Saba has officially signed the contract for the construction of the new …
Read More »Caribbean Netherlands and Dutch Ministries Commit to New 2026–2029 Strategy to Combat ViolenceCaribbean Netherlands and Dutch Ministries Commit to New 2026–2029 Strategy to Combat Domestic Violence
The public entities of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba, together with the Dutch Ministries of …
Read More »Saba Day celebration in The Hague – December 13
CBS: Over 8 in 10 school students plan to leave the Caribbean Netherlands
CBS reports that over 80 percent of school students in the Caribbean Netherlands want to …
Read More »Saba joyfully marked the 50th edition of Saba Day
Saba radiated pride and jubilation as the island joyfully marked the 50th edition of Saba …
Read More »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 …
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