Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

 Public Notice The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the public that there will be a Central Committee meeting on Tuesday June 23rd, 2026 at 9:00 am at the Government Administration Building. You may also view the Central Committee meeting on the Saba Island Council website and the …

PUBLIC NOTICE The Island Governor of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the public that there will be a special Island Council meeting on Thursday June 25th, 2026 at 10:00 am, at the Government Administration Building. You may also view the public meeting on the Saba Island Council website and the …

The island’s Filipino community gathered to honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for the Philippines’ freedom, proof that patriotism travels wherever its people go. On the occasion of the 128th Philippine Independence Day, Filipinos living on the island of Saba came together in a celebration as warm …

From Thursday 18 June to Tuesday 23 June, a team from the National Ombudsman will return to St. Eustatius and Saba to hold walk-in sessions. Island residents who are having problems with a government body, such as the Public Entity or the Tax Administration, can discuss their complaints with us. …

On Saturday June 13th, the farewell ceremony for Island Governor Jonathan Johnson was held. Many gathered for a moving ceremony, filled with reflection, tribute and gratitude after his 18 years of faithful, dedicated and impactful service. The evening began with an ecumenical service at Sacred Heart Church in The Bottom. …

The Public Entity wishes to inform the general public that intensified invasive species control measures will be implemented in the period between June 15th and September 30th. While hiking trails will generally remain open, some trails may be closed if necessary for safety reasons. In those cases, the respective trails will …

At his farewell as island governor of Saba, Mr. Jonathan Johnson received a Royal Honour for his great dedication to the island. He received this tribute from the State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Effective Government, Eric van der Burg. Jonathan Johnson was appointed as ‘Ridder in de Orde van …

State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Effective Government Eric van der Burg will visit Saba from June 12 up and till June 14. During this working visit, he will participate in the farewell activities for Island Governor Jonathan Johnson. Mr. Johnson will step down on June 13 after serving as …

Arrest for Assault  On Saturday, the 6th of June, at approximately 10:30 PM, a 50-year-old man with the initials K.A.W. was arrested on E.A. Johnson Road on Saba for assault. The case is under investigation  Arrest for Insulting a Public Official on Duty  On Saturday, the 6th of June, around …

Higher temperatures, heavy downpours, stronger wind speeds, rising sea levels, and hurricanes of the most severe category: the climate will continue to change in the future. That is why the Central Government is drawing up a new National Climate Adaptation Strategy (NAS). It states what is required for the Netherlands …