Registration for the 2025 Saba Triathlon is here! Join us on Saba in January for our annual race: An 800m Caribbean Sea swim, a very hilly 7km bike with 600+ meters of elevation gain, and a 7km trail run through Saba’s National Park. The Saba Triathlon, where even the swim …
Read More »Students of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) Receive Diplomas
Last Friday, the 31st of January, the diploma presentation ceremony for the class of students of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee took place on Bonaire. The students were trained as General Investigating Officers for the Caribbean Netherlands. The diploma ceremony marked the celebratory conclusion of an intensive training program. Ceremony During …
Read More »Launching rijkscultuurfondsen.org: funding guide for the Caribbean islands
As of the 28 th of January, cultural organisations and creators on Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St. Eustatius and Sint Maarten can visit rijkscultuurfondsen.org. This new website serves as a clear and accessible guide to the six rijkscultuurfondsen, where a selection of grant opportunities can be found. Why rijkscultuurfondsen.org? The …
Read More »Students of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) Receive Diplomas
Last Friday, the 31 st of January, the diploma presentation ceremony for the class of students of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee took place on Bonaire. The students were trained as General Investigating Officers for the Caribbean Netherlands. The diploma ceremony marked the celebratory conclusion of an intensive training program. Ceremony …
Read More »Queen Wilhelmina Library in Saba hosted its annual spelling bee
Queen Wilhelmina Library in Saba hosted its annual spelling bee on January 9 and 10, which ended with the first-ever three-way tie for the top spot. The three winners were Amor van Oosteren (front row, right), Dekora Nicholson (front row, left) and Rayshandra Soleana (front row, centre). A total of …
Read More »De Nederlandsche Bank Delegation Visits Saba to Advance Dialogue on Slavery Legacy
On Thursday, January 30, 2025, a delegation from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) visited Saba to continue the ongoing dialogue on the historical legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, its modern implications, and collaborative initiatives aimed at fostering awareness and historical justice. The delegation included Cindy van Oorschot, Executive Board Member …
Read More »PES’s Reforestation Project Plants Its First Tree Saplings
The Public Entity Saba’s (PES) marked a milestone for the reforestation project by planting its first tree saplings at the inaugural reforestation site near S Corner along Fort Bay Road. Commissioner Bruce Zagers, who holds the portfolio for this project, had the honor of planting the first sapling. He was …
Read More »Police report of Friday, the 24th of January until Friday, the 31st of January 2025
Scheduled traffic check On Monday, the 27th of January, between 3 PM and 4 PM, a scheduled traffic check was held on the Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba. A total of 10 vehicles were checked during which 5 fines were issued. The fines were as follows: 3x for driving …
Read More »Survey on Saba Carnival/Saba Summer Festival 2025
The Department of Culture invites you to share your thoughts and suggestions about Saba Carnival/Saba Summer Festival. Help shape the future of one of Saba’s biggest festivals! What do you want to see at the next celebration? More cultural events? Bigger fetes? A new parade schedule? Let your voice be …
Read More »Caribbean Islands Record Their Hottest Year Ever
In 2024, the Dutch Caribbean islands experienced their warmest year on record. According to the latest report, The State of Our Climate, published today by KNMI, the average annual temperature reached 28.4°C on Sint Maarten, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, and 29.1°C on Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. The combination of higher …
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