Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

Long-term occupation of land on the six Caribbean islands within the Kingdom of the Netherlands no longer guarantees ownership rights, according to a comprehensive analysis of more than 75 court decisions involving so-called “old estates.” The government increasingly invokes the domain principle, whereby undivided land without registered ownership automatically becomes …

The Central Government is inviting public input on proposed legislation that would introduce 16 significant tax changes for Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. The consultation period opens on Saturday, August 16, 2025, and will remain open through Monday, September 15, 2025. About the Proposed Changes The proposed amendments will be …

The Public Entity Saba is pleased to announce that elections for the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament (Tweede Kamer) will take place on October 29, 2025. Am I Eligible to Vote? You are eligible to participate if you meet all of the following criteria: You are a resident of …

Significant progress has been made on the ongoing gym demolition project, despite initial weather-related delays. The project is moving forward with a strong commitment to both student and staff safety, and environmental sustainability. Clearing of the waste and working after school hours Over the past six weeks, the contractor has …

The Public Entity Saba has been awarded $7.6 million from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, through the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK), to implement the Saba Action Agenda – Legacy of Slavery, a multi-year initiative dedicated to acknowledging Saba’s history, strengthening its cultural heritage, and building a more resilient, …

The Public Entity Saba (PES) is pleased to announce the successful rescue of Mr. Lancelot Hasell, who had been missing for three days after hiking the Sulphur Mine Trail. At 4:30 p.m. today, Mr. Hasell was located by a National Helicopters aircraft in the North Coast Trail area. Marine personnel …

Joseph Lancelot Hassell, 74, who went missing on Saba’s northern trails around noon on Saturday, was found alive on Monday afternoon. Public Entity Saba confirmed receiving word of his discovery at about 4:30 p.m. Unofficial reports indicate he was located in a difficult-to-reach area along the Sulphur Mine Trail/Spring Bay …

Imported scent-tracking dogs and scores of emergency responders will continue today, Monday, in their efforts to find Saban man Joseph Lancelot Hassell (74), who went missing on the island’s northern trails around noon Saturday. Hassell’s last known position was on the Sulphur Mine trail, and volunteers and emergency services had …

Update August 11 Search operations for Mr. Lancelot Hassell continued with the deployment of specialized drones and trained search dogs. As darkness fell, operations were temporarily suspended and will resume at first light in the morning in coordination with emergency services, the Royal Bermuda Regiment, and the Coast Guard. Today’s …