Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

During deliberations with the Executive Councils of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, the Board of Financial Supervision of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (Cft) drew attention to the necessity to enhance the administrative strength of the Public Entities. This enhancement is needed since the budgets of the islands have seen …

 On November 17, the Public Entity Saba held a groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Bay to mark the official start of construction on the Black Rocks Harbor Project and recognize the contributions of all stakeholders. The event brought together key officials, including Commissioner Bruce Zagers, representatives from Ballast Nedam, and local …

Saba Strongest is just 3 short weeks away! This annual event is back with the usual categories of competition: Weightlifting Crossfit Team Obstacle Course Run AND featuring a brand new category this year: Saba Strongest KIDS! Public Health & Sports Department

Care for the elderly on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (so-called BES islands) is be­coming increasingly com­plex, wrote outgoing State Secretary Judith Tielen of Public Health to the Sec­ond Chamber of Parliament in The Hague. The Dutch government is therefore fo­cusing on addressing staff shortages, further training, housing, and palliative …

According to the most recent figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the population of the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has increased by 8 percent since 2011. The population of Bonaire has grown in particular. In addition, the composition of the population on the islands has changed and …

Arrest for assault on SABA On Friday, the 14th of November, around 1:30 PM, a report was filed of an assault at Windwardside on Saba, in which a man allegedly assaulted a woman on the street. On Saturday, the 15th of November, a 36-year-old man with the initials J.C.W. was …

Dear Editor, Winair’s performance is strong, with recent reports showing positive trends in the third quarter of 2025. The airline reported a 21% increase in passengers, a 10% increase in scheduled capacity, and a 26% rise in total revenue compared to the same period last year, putting it on track for …

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has launched a public campaign to raise awareness of the Deposit Guarantee Caribbean Netherlands. This guarantee regulation secures bank deposits up to $25,000 in the event a bank goes bankrupt. Deposit Guarantee Whether it concerns a payment account, savings account, or term deposit — personal or …

Your experiences matter. Whether you rent out a home or rent one yourself—privately or through social housing, your voice can help build a fair, transparent, and sustainable rental system for our island. Join us to share your experiences, questions, and ideas on how we can improve renting on Saba. Together, …