Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

According to the most recent figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the population of the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has increased by 8 percent since 2011. The population of Bonaire has grown in particular. In addition, the composition of the population on the islands has changed and …

Arrest for assault on SABA On Friday, the 14th of November, around 1:30 PM, a report was filed of an assault at Windwardside on Saba, in which a man allegedly assaulted a woman on the street. On Saturday, the 15th of November, a 36-year-old man with the initials J.C.W. was …

Dear Editor, Winair’s performance is strong, with recent reports showing positive trends in the third quarter of 2025. The airline reported a 21% increase in passengers, a 10% increase in scheduled capacity, and a 26% rise in total revenue compared to the same period last year, putting it on track for …

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has launched a public campaign to raise awareness of the Deposit Guarantee Caribbean Netherlands. This guarantee regulation secures bank deposits up to $25,000 in the event a bank goes bankrupt. Deposit Guarantee Whether it concerns a payment account, savings account, or term deposit — personal or …

Your experiences matter. Whether you rent out a home or rent one yourself—privately or through social housing, your voice can help build a fair, transparent, and sustainable rental system for our island. Join us to share your experiences, questions, and ideas on how we can improve renting on Saba. Together, …

The Community Development and Culture Department, in collaboration with the Saba Archaeological Center Foundation / Saba Heritage Center, is pleased to announce an open call for submissions for a major community exhibition titled Faces and Places of Saba. The exhibition will open on Heritage Day, December 1, 2025, as part …

The Public Entity Saba proudly announces the upcoming celebration of a major historical milestone: the 50th Anniversary of Saba Day, taking place on Friday, December 5, 2025. This special edition of Saba Day also commemorates the 40th Anniversary of the Saba Flag and Coat of Arms, enduring symbols of the …

Over the past years, the responsibilities and ambitions of the Public Entity have grown significantly. With that growth, the work of government has also become more complex. Until now, many departments reported directly to the Island Secretary. While this “flat” structure has worked well for a very long time, it …

The Dutch Cabinet has adopted a comprehensive response to improve the physical living environment on the Caribbean Netherlands islands of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. This decision, approved by the Council of Ministers, establishes a multi-annual cooperation program with adequate resources for infrastructure construction, maintenance, and replacement. This initiative responds …