On 5 August 2025, Minister Mona Keijzer of Housing and Spatial Planning launched the internet consultation for the Housing Act BES. This bill aims to ensure the building of more affordable social housing in the Caribbean Netherlands. The bill allows housing foundations to apply for admission as an admitted institution …
Read More »Police report of Friday, the 1st of August until Monday, the 4th of August 2025
Arrest for Assault On Monday, the 4th of August, around midnight, a 39-year-old man with the initials S.C.N.N. was arrested on Lambert Hassell Road on Saba for assault. The case is currently under investigation. KPCN
Read More »KPCN Reports Safe and Successful Carnival Season
The Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) reports a safe and successful carnival season following activities held from July 28 through August 3. Events and parades proceeded peacefully throughout the period, with minimal incidents requiring police intervention. Public Safety and Order Police officers maintained a visible presence during all festivities, successfully …
Read More »Saba Students Arrive in the Netherlands for Higher Education
A group of Saban students arrived in the Netherlands on Sunday, August 3, 2025, to begin their higher education journey, marking another milestone in the island’s commitment to educational advancement. The students participated in the comprehensive Off the Rock Student Support Program over recent weeks, a series of preparatory workshops …
Read More »Saba Students Arrive in NL for Higher Education
Sunday, August 3, a group of Saban students arrived in the Netherlands to begin their higher education journey. Over the past several weeks, these students have participated in the Off the Rock Student Support Program, a series of workshops organized by the Department of Community Development and Culture. They also benefited …
Read More »Former police officer convicted for New Year’s Eve violent incident on Saba (update)
The Court of First Instance in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba has convicted a former police officer for unlawfully pointing his service weapon at several people during a New Year’s party in Saba following a scuffle with a civilian. Gideon Makaai (31) was found guilty on Thursday for threatening and …
Read More »Saba Newsletter July 2025
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Read More »Lazzy Boy is crowned Saba Road March King
Jonas “Lazzy Boy” Charles was crowned Saba Carnival’s Road March King on Wednesday after an energetic performance of his song “Unbothered”. A long-time Road March competitor, Lazzy Boy championed the night, garnering a total of 213 points from the judges. His competition included Cheyenne “Soca Queen” Geerman, whose song, “We …
Read More »Police report of Monday, the 28th of July until Wednesday, the 30th of July 2025
Arrest for Vandalism and Death Threats On Wednesday, the 30th of July, around 6:00 AM, a 26-year-old man with the initials T.J.H. was arrested on Under The Hill Road on Saba for vandalism and making death threats. The case is currently under investigation. KPCN
Read More »Police reports arrest for vandalism and death threats
On Wednesday, the 30th of July, around 6:00 AM, a 26-year-old man with the initials T.J.H. was arrested on Under The Hill Road on Saba for vandalism and making death threats. The case is currently under investigation.
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