Caribbean authorities are preparing for another difficult sargassum season as an unusually large Atlantic belt of floating seaweed continues to build and push westward, with heavy accumulations already affecting parts of the Mexican Caribbean and raising concerns about widespread impacts across the region as spring turns into mid-summer. Scientific monitoring …
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Saba and St. Eustatius are two small islands in the Caribbean. Within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, they share the status of “special municipality” together with Bonaire. The history of Saba and St. Eustatius goes back thousands of years, and much of this past can still be seen in the …
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At the moment, there is no benefit in the Caribbean Netherlands (CN) for employees who lose their job. In the run-up to a structural Unemployment Act for the CN (Werkloosheidswet BES; WV BES), the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment (SZW) is currently working on a Temporary Unemployment Benefit BES …
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Arrest for assault. On Thursday, the 12th of February, around 6:50 PM, a 36-year-old man with the initialsJ.C.W. was arrested on Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba for assault and robbery withviolence. The investigation into this case is ongoing. KPCN
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The Saba Tourist Bureau partnered with Diamond PR and Breeze Travel Solutions on February 5 to unveil plans for the island’s tourism development in 2026, including a new booking platform launching soon on the Saba Tourism website. Diamond PR outlined its North American PR strategy, positioning Saba as a quiet …
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Care and Youth Caribbean Netherlands (ZJCN) reports 6,971 medical referrals in 2025, up from 6,787 in 2024. Referrals occur when residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, or Saba need specialist care unavailable locally. Referrals peaked in 2023 at 7,088, with an unusually high 25% for non-emergency treatments compared to the typical …
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Customs Caribbean Netherlands made a strong impact in 2025, registering 35 enforcement findings aimed at combating crime, strengthening border security, and protecting public health and nature. Illegal Cash Flows Under the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Prevention) Act BES (WWFT BES), 14 violations were recorded — all on Bonaire. Customs …
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The Dutch cabinet will not take immediate action to lower high airfares between Sint Maarten and the islands of Saba and Sint Eustatius (Statia), Minister Tieman (Infrastructure and Water Management) told Parliament in response to questions from CDA MPs. Although the government acknowledges that the air links serve an essential …
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Rapidly rising airfares between St. Maarten and the islands of Saba and St. Eustatius are putting daily life under severe pressure. That is according to Island Secretary Bram Strepel, who raised the alarm in a LinkedIn post. “The now unaffordable connectivity (more than $400 for a 12-minute flight) directly affects …
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Dear Residents and Community of Saba, We’re celebrating a milestone—the 50th Anniversary of Saba Carnival—and we want YOU to be part of shaping this historic event! The Community Development and Culture Department invites you to share your ideas, memories, and suggestions to help make this celebration truly unforgettable. Your voice …
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