Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

The Edge II ferry has been sold, effective April 11, 2026, bringing an end to ferry service between St. Maarten and Saba. Because the sale took effect immediately, no farewell voyage was possible. All outstanding Edge II bookings have been canceled, and passengers will be contacted individually to arrange next …

Education in the Caribbean Netherlands must improve. That is the conclusion of the Education Council following an analysis of the education system on Bonaire, Saba, and Sint Eustatius. The Education Council advises the government and parliament on policy and legislation relating to education. Schools on the three Caribbean islands have …

Secondary school students from the three Dutch Windward Islands competed in the so-called SS S School Games in Saba over the weekend, with St. Eustatius emerging on top in dodgeball and Saba narrowly edging out St.  Maarten in the soccer final. Girls’ teams took the court at Princess Juliana Sports Field …

As of this month, residents of the Caribbean Netherlands who believe they have experienced discrimination can officially file a complaint with the National Institute for Human Rights. This marks an important step in the implementation of the Equal Treatment Legislation for Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, which entered into force …

The Netherlands’ State Secretary Eric van der Burg is advancing legislation (the Verhogingswet) to increase the number of island council members and commissioners on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, with the goal of having it in effect before the March 2027 island council elections. Key points: The legislation will tie …

This morning, the helicopter to be used for the Mount Scenery Tower project by the Ministry of Defense landed on Saba. Beginning early next week, the helicopter will be moving various items to and from Mt. Scenery. These operations will not cause any disruptions to regularly scheduled flights; however, there …

On April 7, 2026, State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Internal Affairs Eric van der Burg was welcomed to Saba by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson. The delegation also included Director of Kingdom Relations, René Bagchus. A meeting was held between the delegation and Island Governor Johnson, Commissioner Bruce Zagers and …

The Caribbean Netherlands is going to launch a pilot subsidy scheme for the preservation of monumental residences. In September 2026, owners can apply for a subsidy for the restoration of their monument. The scheme has a non-recurring budget of US$1.1 million. The National Restoration Fund is making these funds available. …

Arrest for Aggravated Assault On Sunday, the 5th of April, around 2:10 AM, the central control room received a report of an ongoing fight at a nightclub on Park Lane Street in Windwardside on Saba. Police discovered a victim who had sustained injuries upon their arrival. He reported that a …

In case you have not visited Cove Bay recently …….. It is transformed into a 5-star resort. Enjoy.