Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

Parish Hill Trail Rescue Incident Report Incident Summary On Sunday morning, July 20, at approximately 9:20 AM, the central control room received an emergency report regarding an injured hiker on the Parish Hill Trail. The hiker had sustained injuries that rendered her unable to descend the trail independently, necessitating immediate …

Residents of Bonaire, Saba, and St. Eustatius are often referred to other islands or countries for specialized healthcare. This process is referred to as a medical referral. Have you experienced a medical referral? Were you referred to Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Colombia, the Netherlands, or another location for medical treatment? …

Dear Editor, I am writing to bring to urgent attention a serious accessibility issue affecting disabled passengers traveling on Winair flights throughout the Dutch Kingdom’s territories. Last week, while traveling from Saba to Sint Maarten on a Winair flight, I witnessed a disturbing scene that highlights the inadequate provisions for …

Service Interruption Notices   This Friday afternoon at approximately 2:30 PM, Satel experienced an island-wide service outage affecting internet, cellular connectivity, and international outbound communications. An issue with our off-island upstream provider caused the interruption. We are pleased to inform the public that all services were fully restored by around …

The Public Entity Saba (PES) informs the public that starting Monday, July 21, 2025, the contractor Workmonster will begin placing rocks behind the Multi-Purpose Pier. This essential project aims to enhance the pier’s protection in the event of storms or rough sea conditions. To ensure the safety and efficiency of …

The Saba Tourist Bureau is proud to share that Saba has been featured in National Geographic as a must-visit destination for adventurous travelers! From lush hiking trails to world-class diving and our warm island hospitality, Saba is truly one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets. Discover what makes our island so …

Dear Editor I want to file a formal complaint regarding the unacceptable seating arrangements for additional non-dialysis patients on the Tuesday-Thursday dialysis patient flights operated by Windward Express Airways under ZJCN/ZVK coverage. Issue Description: The current aircraft configuration presents serious safety and comfort concerns for additional non-dialysis patients. While the …

Alarmed by the worsening state of Cove Bay, the Party for Progress, Equality, and Prosperity (PEP) has launched a call for volunteers to restore the popular shoreline. The campaign, spearheaded by Island Council members Julio A. Every and Saskia Janell Matthew, comes after months of unresolved complaints from residents about …

Saba’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), housed within the Fire Department building in The Bottom, serves as the central coordination hub for the Eilandelijk Beleidsteam (EBT) during crises or disaster situations. Operated daily by the Brandweerkorps Caribisch Nederland (BKCN), the facility is now slated for critical upgrades to improve its functionality and efficiency. The planned …