Financial su­pervision for Bonaire, St. Eu­statius and Saba will become more flexible in the future. A law proposal to facilitate this is currently in consultation and should be at the Second Chamber of the Dutch Par­liament before the summer of 2023. Dutch State Secretary of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations …

Saba’s request for an assessment of the possibilities to harmonise the soft drugs policy and regulations in the Caribbean Netherlands has been denied. The Island Council of Saba in November 2021 had asked the minister of Justice and Security to arrange an assessment of the harmonisation of the soft drugs …

Flags were flown at half-mast at the Government Administration Building in The Bottom on Wednesday, December 28, for the late former Commissioner and Island Councilman Steve Hassell. He passed away on Tuesday, December 27. Hassell entered active politics in 1990, when he ran as candidate in the parliamentary elections of …

With deep regret we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather, and brother, former Commissioner and Island Council Member of Saba:   Ulric Steve Hassell Sunrise: May 3rd, 1947 Sunset: December 27th, 2022 Left to mourn are his: Wife Kathleen Johnson Hassell Daughters Christina Hassell Martinez Laura Hassell …

In the letter from Minister Harbers to the Second Chamber of 10 December 2021, it was promised to explore a public service obligation as an alternative instrument for the state participation in Winair in order to guarantee the accessibility of the Caribbean Netherlands. It has been indicated that the Chamber …

The Christmas speech of King Willem-Alexander: “For many of you, there is a shadow of worry about this Christmas time.” “These are tough times,” people say to me. Is there enough money to pay the bills now that everything has become so expensive? Where can I finally find a suitable …

Saba residents gathered on Thursday, December 15 to inaugurate a special, public artwork that has been especially developed for the new fire station at the airport. Saba’s Memory Trail wall was put together by artist Sara Ramo, with the assistance of Saba residents, many of them schoolchildren, who contributed memory …