Congratulations to all the participants of the Saba Day Wahoo Tournament! After an intense competition filled with thrilling moments, we are excited to unveil the well-deserved winners. This year we made a new record with 30 boats INCLUDING 136 PARTICIPANTS! Saba had 10 boats, Statia has 2, St.Kitts had 1, …
Read More »Saba now has its own courthouse
The Joint Court of Justice of Aruba, Curacao, St. Maarten and of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba opened Saba’s courthouse in an official ceremony on Thursday. The building is located in Windward-side next to Saba Tourism Bureau’s office. The ceremony was attended by Saba Governor Jonathan Johnson, Dutch Supreme Court …
Read More »Dengue fever has been detected on island.
The Public Health Department would like to inform the general public that we have now detected dengue fever on the island. We are encouraging persons to remain vigilant at this time and take the necessary precautions to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes that transmit the virus. Vector control has been …
Read More »Saba Day 2023 – Weekend activities
23 – Weekens activities
Read More »Queen Wilhelmina Library Celebrates 100 years of Service
The Queen Wilhelmina Library, located in the Bottom, recently marked a significant milestone in Saba’s history by celebrating its centennial on Thursday, November 23, 2023. This momentous occasion brought together the vibrant community it has faithfully served for a century, fostering an atmosphere of reflection, gratitude, and anticipation for the …
Read More »Expect more delays at SXM airport through spring 2024
Saba Comprehensive School and Sacred Heart Primary School announce staffing reassessment due to (financial) challenges.
Over the past few weeks and months, the school boards of the primary and secondary schools (SKOSaba/SEF) have conducted an assessment of the financial standing and operational requirements of both schools. Regrettably, unforeseen financial difficulties have emerged, necessitating a reevaluation of staffing needs and expenditure. This challenge primarily stems from …
Read More »The Own Your Own Home Foundation is looking for a Technical Manager
The Own Your Own Home Foundation The Own Your Own Home Foundation (OYOHF) was founded in 1984, to improve the living situation of lower-income households on Saba by providing loans for the construction or improvement of homes. Since 1991, the foundation has shifted its focus to renting out social …
Read More »Satisfaction with life is high in Caribbean Netherlands in spite of low material well-being
Although material well-being levels are relatively low, most inhabitants of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba are satisfied with life. Disposable income is lower than in the European part of the Netherlands, and many people find it difficult to make ends meet. Income inequality is also high on the islands. These …
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