We warmly welcome Prime Minister Schoof to Saba, as he makes his introductory visit to the island. PM Schoof will visit two locations of upcoming projects: Black Rocks Harbor and St. John’s Enrichment Center. He will also meet with our esteemed Island Council. PES

The “Makana” ferry has increased its fares since the beginning of this month after the governments of St. Eustatius and Saba failed to secure additional funding from the Dutch government under the vessel’s public service obligation (PSO) contract. The 72-foot catamaran first began providing ferry services between Saba, St. Eustatius …

Three arrests for brawl In the afternoon hours of Thursday, the 8th of May, a violent altercation took place that escalated into a brawl between a group of people outside the police station in The Bottom on Saba. Three men were arrested red-handed: a 25-year-old man with initials A.N.W. for …

The Public Entity of Saba is continuing its island-wide efforts to mitigate the ecological impact of feral cats on native wildlife, including the endangered red-billed tropicbird, anoles, and other vulnerable species. Following the successful removal of feral cats in the St. John’s area, the program will now expand to other high-priority zones, …

  On May 7, 2025, Public Entity Saba attended the Social Housing Conference on Curaçao, organized by Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland (RCN) and Fundashon Cas Bonairiano (FCB). The event brought together commissioners and housing associations from the BES islands to exchange experiences, share visions, and strengthen collaboration in social housing. Representing …

On Wednesday, May 7th, the Saba Disaster Management Team convened for a preparatory session ahead of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Island Governor Jonathan Johnson opened and chaired the meeting, expressing his appreciation to all Emergency Support Function (ESF) coordinators for their attendance. Each ESF represents a vital partner in …

Memorial Day was commemorated yesterday, May 4th, on Saba, in remembrance of all those who fell victim of war and particularly, the thirteen Saba-born victims of World War II. The Community Development and Culture Department organized the ceremony and commenced with an opening address by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson, who …

The Public Entity is aware of reports involving unauthorized transactions from local RBC customer accounts. Several residents have experienced financial losses as a result of this apparent scam. While most cases reported so far involve RBC accounts, other banks may also be affected. The Public Entity strongly encourages all RBC …

In recent years, significant progress has been made in improving the standard of living on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. To build on these efforts, the government has allocated €9.5 million annually to bolster residents’ purchasing power, along with an additional €4 million per year to enhance employment opportunities for those facing barriers to …