Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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 …

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

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.

The first set of fo­cus group discussions in the “Where Culture Lives” re­search project have been com­pleted at Saba Heritage Center in Windwardside, which the researchers say is a milestone in the project’s mission to map and better understand cultural and heritage practices across the six Dutch Caribbean is­lands. The …

SECURITY UPDATE: Saba Carnival 2025 Walk-Through Security Scanners Now in Operation Starting Friday night, the Public Entity Saba is implementing walk-through security scanners at the entrance to the Carnival Village as part of a pilot program conducted in partnership with Smart Security. What You Need to Know Before entering the …

Team Saba’s Under-18 basketball squad delivered an outstanding performance during the 3×3 basketball tournament finals at Stadium Bijlmer Arena in Amsterdam on Saturday, July 26th. The young athletes secured victories in two of their three matches, showcasing their skill and determination on an international stage. The team dominated their opening …