Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

Customers of RBC Royal Bank on Saba have reported ongoing issues with bank transfers to accounts at other financial institutions, raising concerns among residents and businesses on the island. According to multiple customers who contacted BES-Reporter, funds transferred from RBC accounts are being deducted but are not consistently reaching their intended destination …

On the morning of Monday, April 27th, around 6:30am, a group of thirty (30) senior citizens from Life Center’s seniors came to the island on a boat trip to St. Eusta­tius. The seniors arrived on the island on board the MV Makana Ferry Ser­vice. The group left Saba around 5:00am …

Saba Cares marked an important ceremonial milestone in the development of its future care campus during a visit to The Bottom by Minister of Long-term Care, Youth and Sport, Mirjam Sterk. The visit included an extensive tour of Building B and the current medical center. The ceremonial moment centered on …

Freedom will be celebrated across the Caribbean part of the Dutch Kingdom on 5 May. On Curaçao, a Freedom Meal will be held at Fort Amsterdam, featuring a performance by the Royal Netherlands Air Force Orchestra and a chance to speak with the governor over dinner. On Bonaire, hundreds of …

Prime Minister Rob Jetten will visit St. Maarten, Saba, St. Eustatius, Bonaire, Aruba and Curaçao from 8 to 14 May 2026. It will be Mr Jetten’s first visit to the Caribbean part of the Kingdom in his capacity as prime minister. The fact that this visit is taking place at …

Best Care, the authorized supplier of medical aids and supplies, will open a new store on Saba at Lambee’s Place in Windwardside on May 4th, 2026. The new store will offer a wide range of products, improving both the availability and accessibility of medical aids and supplies on Saba. All medical …

The Dutch Government has outlined three main priorities for the Caribbean part of the King­dom, aimed at strengthen­ing economic growth, im­proving living standards, and enhancing regional resilience across the six Ca­ribbean islands. In a policy letter on King­dom Relations, State Sec­retary Eric van der Burg stated that the government intends …

Saba Prices on Saba rose by 2.6% in Q1 2026 compared to Q4 2025, again driven by housing, water, and energy. Electricity became 38.8% more expensive, with both fixed and variable rates rising, as did drinking water prices. Clothing and footwear fell 1.5%. Bonaire Consumer goods and services on Bonaire …

The report, Strong Foundations for Sustainable Growth, prepared by the advisors of Amsterdam Bureau of Economics,  identifies education and skills development as central to Saba’s ability to build a more self-sustaining economy. Click to access strong-foundations-Saba-final-report-EBA.pdf You know your neighbors. You feel safe. You’re surrounded by nature that people fly across the world …

Following the announcement of the establishment of an official Monuments Council for the island of Saba on March 3, 2026, the Public Entity Saba has taken the next step in strengthening heritage protection. On April 21, 2026, the introductory meeting of the newly formed Monuments Council was held, marking the …