PES wishes to inform the public that we are actively monitoring the current accumulation of sargassum seaweed, particularly in the Cove Bay area. Reports indicate that this year’s sargassum influx has been more abundant than in previous years and has arrived earlier than expected. Residents of lower Hell’s Gate are …
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The Dutch government is working to improve coordination and policy alignment in its fight against poverty on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES islands), according to caretaker State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eddie van Marum. In a detailed update to Parliament, Van Marum outlined ongoing and upcoming measures following recommendations …
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Citizens who believe a law violates their constitutional rights may soon be able to challenge it in court—a power currently unavailable under Dutch law. The government has proposed a constitutional amendment to enable judicial review, aiming to strengthen the protection of fundamental rights. Minister Uitermark of the Interior and Kingdom …
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The Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) has updated maximum electricity tariffs for the Caribbean Netherlands, effective July 1, 2025. The changes reflect adjustments based on higher-than-expected oil prices compared to December 2024 estimates. Average household impacts vary by island: Bonaire and Saba will see monthly increases of approximately …
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Public Notice: Central Committee Meeting Date: Thursday, July 10th, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Government Administration Building, Saba The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba cordially invites the public to attend its upcoming meeting. The agenda is as follows: Agenda Opening Approval of the Agenda Approval of Minutes Central Committee Meeting (CCM) …
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Jonathan Johnson, who has held the office of Gezaghebber (Island Governor) of Saba since 2007, announced on Tuesday that he will not seek reappointment when his current term concludes next year. His decision marks the end of a historic 17-year tenure—the longest in the island’s history—following two reappointments.* Johnson announced …
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Senior officials responsible for justice, public order, and safety convened on Saba on June 25 for a key meeting of the “Grote Driehoek” (Grand Triangle), aimed at strengthening coordination among law enforcement and public safety services across Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (the BES islands). The meeting focused on strategic collaboration …
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Dutch competition authority ACM has reset the maximum tariffs for electricity distribution in the Caribbean Netherlands. As of July 1, the average household in Bonaire and Saba will now pay about US $2 more per month, while the average household in St. Eustatius will pay about $3 less. “The changes …
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Saba celebrated Emancipation Day 2025 under the theme “We know because they spoke, generations remember”. As part of the pre-Emancipation Day celebrations on Monday evening Saba’s Heritage Center hosted a screening of the first episode in the docu-series “Awo Now Nu”, which features young voices from across the six Dutch …
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Last November, a group of teenage boys from Saba embarked on a transformative journey, earning their PADI Open Water Diver certification through a partnership between Saba Reach Foundation (SRF) and Sea & Learn Foundation (SLF). The program, part of SRF’s Replay initiative, provided hands-on learning and career exposure for youth outside traditional education. Supported …
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