Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

Gross domestic product (GDP) of Bonaire grew by 4.0% in 2024. This growth was broad-based. The economy of St. Eustatius also grew, by 1.6%, mainly driven by growth in business services, public administration and the construction sector. In Saba, GDP contracted by 4%, mainly due to a decline in education …

Alto de Pacho is back on Saturday, 21 November. Three kilometers, 344 meters of climbing, and 12.5 percent on average. Short, steep, and spicy, and the clock does not care how you get up there. What: solo bike time trial, riders start one at a time, all bikes welcome When: …

Have you ever wondered how decisions are made on our island? Do you have ideas for improving your community but aren’t sure how to make them happen? Or perhaps you are simply curious about the mechanics of government and democracy on Saba? The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) is …

Both men convicted of killing Saba firefighter Sheldon Johnson have appealed their verdicts, insisting they had no part in the crime. The case was not heard on its merits during Thursday’s pro forma hearing, which focused on scheduling and on where the full appeal should be held. What happened at …

How can the immigration chain in the Caribbean Netherlands cooperate better, work smarter and deploy new technology responsibly? Those questions were the focus today of the annual Caribbean Netherlands immigration chain mini conference on Bonaire. Representatives of the organisations involved looked back on the development of the chain, discussed the …

PUBLIC NOTICE The Central Committee of the Public Entity Saba hereby cares to inform the public that there will be a Central Committee meeting on Monday, October 26th, at 2:00 pm at the Government Administration Building. You may also view the Central Committee meeting on the Saba Island Council website …

Transport prices on Bonaire rose most in the Caribbean Netherlands during the third quarter of 2026, up by 5.8 per cent. On St. Eusta­tius, electricity tariffs rose by 15.2 per cent, while on Saba clothing and footwear in particular became more expensive, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). …

St. Maarten, Saba and Sta­tia have signed a memo­randum of understanding (MOU) to launch a ge­nealogical research project examining genetic connec­tions between the three islands and their links to Africa. Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS) Melissa Gumbs announced during her livestream MECYS Mat­ters on Tuesday that she …

St. Maarten’s Prime Minister Luc Mercelina has discussed cooperation on a new mental health facility that will serve St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius during meetings with Dutch officials in The Hague. He also discussed preparations for the upcoming Kingdom Summit. During his working visit to the Netherlands on Monday, …

For an additional two years, Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba will have access to the Association of Netherlands Municipalities’ (VNG) Caribbean Desk, which is expected to expand in scope. To assist the islands with policy, legislation, regulations, and execution, the desk was established as a pilot in June 2024. Its …