Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

The Island Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba will visit the parliaments of Curaçao, Aruba and St. Maarten this week to request joint support in The Hague for “equal treatment and participation within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.” The initiative is prompted by the draft of the new WoIBES …

The Caribbean Defence Department is holding a hurricane emergency response exercise on Saba, Sint Maarten, and Sint Eustatius over the next two weeks. During this annual exercise, called ‘Calm Horizon, ’ military personnel will train with local security partners to increase their readiness and strengthen cooperation, to deploy troops quickly and …

As our community mourns the loss of Sheldon Johnson with heavy hearts, Island Governor Jonathan Johnson extends his condolences to family, friends, and colleagues and reminds us during this difficult time to support each other. During our grief, we are sometimes met with overwhelming emotions. As a small, close-knit community, …

The government has decided to exempt the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom from the planned increase in the flight tax on long-haul destinations as of 2027. According to De Telegraaf, this emerges from leaked sections of the Budget Memorandum that will be presented on Budget Day next Tuesday. The outgoing …

Message PES: We wish to inform the public that the requested closure of businesses has been lifted. Businesses can therefore open during their regular hours. We thank everyone for their cooperation. The KPCN reports: On September 12, at around 9:00 p.m., the central control room received a report of a …

A screen capture of the promotional video for the “Be You” youth mental health study for the Caribbean Netherlands, which recently launched in Bonaire. A large-scale scientific study examining trauma experiences and mental health among young people in the Caribbean Netherlands was launched on Thursday, September 11, starting with Bonaire. …

The island councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba have jointly condemned the Dutch government’s amended WoIBES and FinBES bill, calling it a violation of their right to self-determination. In a strong statement, the councils expressed “surprise and disappointment” at being excluded from discussions on what they term “radical changes” …

The Caribbean Defence Department is holding a hurricane emergency response exercise on Saba, Sint Maarten and Sint Eustatius over the next two weeks. During this annual exercise, called ‘Calm Horizon’ military personnel will train with local security partners to increase their readiness and strengthen cooperation, with the goal of deploying troops quickly …

Arrest on SABA On Friday, the 5th of September, around 11:10 PM, a 37-year-old man with the initials A.I.W. was arrested on J.Z. Ridge Road on Saba. The police had stopped the suspect for dangerous driving. During the check, the suspect was unable to show a driver’s license or insurance …

 Saba transforms into a living laboratory where world-renowned scientists work alongside curious locals and visitors to unlock the mysteries of nature. Now in its 22nd year, the Sea & Learn Foundation’s annual program has become a unique intersection of rigorous science and community engagement. This month-long environmental awareness event proves …