Member of Parliament Aukje de Vries (VVD) has raised concerns about the slow progress in plans for a new port in Saba, questioning the government on the reasons behind the delays. “Why is this taking so long, given that the project was initiated in 2018 after Hurricane Irma damaged Saba’s …

The grey jetty and multi-purpose pier in Fort Bay harbour, also known as the “fisherman’s pier”, has been closed to docking boats until all debris can be cleared, the Saba government said on Facebook on Thursday. Photos circulating on social media shortly after the passing of Tropical Storm Ernesto on …

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ernesto, Saba has swiftly initiated cleanup efforts, with all roads being cleared and debris removal underway. The efforts being led by Public Works, the Department of Waste Management and Sanitation, and emergency services, with support from community volunteers. On Tuesday, August 13th, Saba experienced …

The BES Reporter reported the following: If the plans as outlined by the former Cabinet proceed, a much larger group of citizens will fall under the higher tax rate of 35.4% instead of the 30.4% that currently applies to nearly all residents of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. Where the …

Some boat owners in Saba had their vessels taken out of the water via a crane on Monday while others took their boats to dock in St. Maarten, as Saba prepared for the passing of Tropical Storm Ernesto. Saba’s government announced that its offices will be closed today, Tuesday. Day-care …

The BES Reporter reported the following: The island councils of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba have jointly expressed strong objections to the proposed 2025 BES Islands Tax Plan. The executive councils fear that the proposed tax measures will have a negative impact on the local population and businesses. The islands …

The Saba Tourist Bureau is thrilled to an­nounce the commence­ment of Saba Snorkel and Dive Month throughout August. These month­long activities include exciting specials on ac­commodations, dive and snorkel activities, arts and crafts workshops, and much more, inviting the community, visitors and neighbouring island residents to discover the unspoiled beauty …

Pension funds Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) Would like to inform the public of Saba that their representative Ingra Bennett will be on Saba on  August 21-23, 2024, to answer questions, listen to concerns or handle issues about a PCN pension. To schedule an appointment please contact PCN office on Statia at …

The ReLeaf Saba reforestation project conducted by the Saba Conservation (SCF) and the St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) supported by RESEMBID; financed by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France, has been steadily working behind the scenes to propagate over 1500 local trees and shrubs for out planting …

A 37-year-old man with initials R.G.E.S. from St. Eustatius was arrested on Saba on Monday, August 5. The man is a suspect in a case involving violation of the BES Weapons Act. Following his arrest, a search was carried out in a home in St. Eustatius. Investigation into this case …