Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

The Dutch government is focusing on the wrong priorities in its policy for the Caribbean Netherlands, according to Commissioner Bruce Zagers, who has outlined his concerns in a letter to the Second Chamber and the Senate. “While there is often great urgency to implement certain legislative changes, there is little …

What began as routine construction work on the new Saba Cares expansion project at the A.M. Edwards Medical Center has turned into a remarkable archaeological discovery. Workers uncovered bones, ceramic shards, building components, and several unidentified artifacts—including four remarkably well-preserved 17th–18th century rifles and a sword. The discovery immediately triggered …

The Saba Tourist Bureau will host a special social media training session with Diederik Kemmerling—entrepreneur, investor, and digital strategist—on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Eugenius Center. Kemmerling is the founder of The Lab Digital Marketing Agency, operating across Aruba, Curaçao, and Colombia, and currently serves as President of the …

The Islanders at the Helm project started in 2021 for a period of five years. In the meantime, more than 20 researchers have explored a wide range of questions regarding how islanders on St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao have been living with climate challenges, both in …

The Public Entity Saba commissioned a comprehensive assessment of groundwater flow and nutrient dynamics on the island, examining how nitrogen and phosphorus are transported from land-based sources to the surrounding marine environment. This study provides critical insights for protecting coral reef ecosystems and guiding sustainable environmental management. Background and Objectives …

The Saba Tourist Bureau today announced the premiere of Season 3 of Faces of Saba, its acclaimed storytelling initiative that illuminates the vibrant personalities and cultural fabric defining this Caribbean island destination. Building on the success of previous seasons, Faces of Saba has established itself as an authentic platform spotlighting …

Starting 11 November 2025, residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba will receive a citizen service number (BSN). Following approval by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, the Civil Affairs Departments of the three islands can now issue BSNs to their residents. During the BSN collection weeks, which …

Caretaker State Secretary for King­dom Relations and Digita­lization Eddie van Marum says he understands the frustration on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba about the Dutch government’s decision to retain the role of Kingdom Representa­tive (“Rijksvertegenwoor­diger”), despite earlier agreements to abolish the position. “I can imagine that people feel uncomfortable, espe­cially …

The Dutch government wants to double the minimum residency requirement for naturalisation from five to ten consecutive years of legal residence within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The proposal, put forward by State Secretary for Justice and Security Arno Rutte (VVD), was approved by the Council of Ministers in The …