Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

A car hit a rock while traveling from Windwardside to The Bottom On Tuesday, the 17th of March, around midnight, the emergency control room received a report of a collision with a rock on JZ Ridge Road on Saba. Upon arrival, it was determined that a vehicle traveling from Windward …

Deputies Anthony Weber (Bonaire), Rechelline Leerdam (Sint Eustatius), Bruce Zagers (Saba), and BES Envoy Edison Rijna will speak on Thursday during a meeting in Brussels. The aim of the event is to explore financial possibilities, such as funds and loans, to finance the sustainability of energy production on the islands. …

Have you ever felt like there’s still a bit of month left at the end of your money? The Nibud (Netherlands Institute for Budget Information) would like to hear from residents of Saba about how people manage their income and expenses in everyday life. Your experiences and ideas will help …

  The Sea & Learn Foundation kicked off 2026 with a green initiative: “Roots & Routes,” a 12-week campaign celebrating Saba’s forests and diverse tree species while encouraging residents and visitors to explore the island’s outdoors. Running from January through March, the campaign invited participants to discover trees across Saba’s …

The Labour Inspectorate Caribbean Netherlands has launched an information campaign to raise awareness about labour laws and safe working conditions. The campaign started on March 12 on Bonaire and will later continue on Sint Eustatius and Saba. According to the Inspectorate, workplaces do not always fully comply with safety regulations, …

Arrest for Theft  On Wednesday, the 11th of March, around 3:50 PM, a 19-year-old man with the initials J.E.S.D.L. was arrested on Peak Street on Saba for theft. The case is under investigation KPCN

Healthcare institutions on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba are in­troducing a new Electronic Client Record system this month, marking a significant step in the digitalisation of healthcare services across the three Caribbean Nether­lands islands. Six healthcare organisations will go live with the Elec­tronic Client Record (ECD) as part of the …

Dear Editor, Sometimes I have to wonder on Saba about the way some things go: is it by fate, or by design? Recently, there have been some out-of-the-ordinary hiring and firing taking place, which makes me question what kind of procedures, if any, are in place on this island. Are …

On 11 March, Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and Island Secretary Bram Streppel welcomed a delegation from the Marine Detachment of Sint Maarten (hereafter: MARNSDET SXM) on Saba. The delegation, consisting of the Detachment Commander of Sint Maarten, Majoor der Mariniers (Niels) Houtenbos and Liaison Officer Civil-Military Cooperation, Luitenant Lodewijk Portielje, …

With the growing need for affordable housing on Saba, Public Entity Saba is inviting residents to participate in a housing survey aimed at gathering valuable information about the housing needs of the community. The survey has been specially designed to better understand the housing needs, preferences and priorities of residents …