Youth and adult teams from the island of Saba travelled to the island of Statia to take part in a soccer tournament Friday August 30th and Saturday August 31st evening at the Johan Cruyff Court Sports field. Among those visiting the island along with the players were Recorder for the …
Read More »PEP Councilman Every presents motion to name Saba streets after cultural icons
PEP Island Council Member Julio Every recently presented a motion to establish a structured process for naming of streets, buildings, monuments and other landmarks after renowned individuals. During the Island Council meeting last week Thursday, Every explained that the motion he presented aims to recognise the importance of preserving Saba’s …
Read More »Draft Budget 2025 available for public viewing
Police report of Monday, The 2 nd of September until Wednesday, the 4 the of September 2024
First arrest on Saba after introduction of breathalyzer On Tuesday, the 3rd of September, Saba saw the first arrest for driving under the influence since the recent introduction of the breathalyzer test. Around 7:35 PM a 52-year-old man, with initials E.L.M., was arrested on JZ Ridge Road after being involved …
Read More »Dutch govt. not responsible for islands’ hurricane prep
The Netherlands is not responsible for the hurricane and storm preparations of the Caribbean part of the Kingdom — the countries Curacao, Aruba and St. Maarten, as well as the public entities Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba, are responsible for their own disaster and crisis management. Newly-appointed State Secretary for …
Read More »Saba introduces field breathalyzer tests
Public Entity Saba, in cooperation with KPCN, announces the introduction of field breathalyzer tests as a crucial measure to combat drunk driving on our island. The enforcement of these breathalyzer tests is an essential tool that will help us in our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of all road …
Read More »Key Takeaways from the Delegation of the Fixed Commission Kingdom Relations’ visit
The delegation’s visit to Saba in May 2024 began with briefings at the Government Building, where representatives from the Executive Council, Island Council, and the Public Entity Saba (PES) shared updates on the island’s critical issues and recent developments. Below is a summary of the primary discussions. Economic Affairs Saba’s …
Read More »Saba Volleyball Shines at ECVA U21 Beach Volleyball Championship in St. Kitts & Nevis
The Saba Volleyball Association recently marked a significant milestone in its journey to establish beach volleyball on the island. From August 26th to September 1st, a team from Saba participated in a series of events in St. Kitts & Nevis, including a FIVB Beach Volleyball Coaching Course, an Athlete Training …
Read More »Funding secured for home renovation support
The Public Entity Saba has secured funding to help the most vulnerable communities on Saba to renovate and improve their homes to ensure they are safe during extreme weather such as heavy rainfall, storms and hurricanes. The Saba Renovation Grant will be open for applications in 2025. The funding was …
Read More »Temporary halting of Reverse Osmosis (RO) water production due to tropical storm Ernesto
The Public Entity of Saba informs the public that Reverse Osmosis (RO) water production has been temporarily halted. This pause is due to damage caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto, which, combined with ongoing repairs to the fishermen’s pier, has left the intake line temporarily out of the water. The Public …
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