The two men accused of the murder of Saban firefighter Sheldon Johnson will go on trial on June 4, the Court of First Instance decided during a preliminary hearing on Thursday. However, suspects A.N.W. (26) and R.V.v.H. (36) will not appear in court in Saba. The judge ruled that the …
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The BES-Reporter reports the following: The criminal case surrounding the murder of firefighter Sheldon Johnson (32) moved forward on Thursday during a second preliminary hearing, with proceedings held on Bonaire and followed via video link from Saba and St. Maarten. The suspects, identified as W. and V.H., are accused of …
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DossierKoninkrijksRelaties reported the following: Long‑standing problems experienced by patients in the Caribbean Netherlands during medical referrals have still not been resolved, despite years of attention from National Ombudsman Reinier van Zutphen. This is why he conducted an investigation, the results of which were published today. There are three main issues …
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After the first week of Commissioner Eviton Heyliger’s working visit to the Netherlands, several topics were addressed, including the introduction of unemployment benefits in the Caribbean Netherlands as of January 2027 and equal opportunities for Saban students. Advancing the Social Minimum During the first week of meetings, a central topic …
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Something noticeable greets you when you walk through the (new) gate of The Sacred Heart School today. The atmosphere feels calmer, students move through the building with clearer routines, and teachers appear focused on their work. There is a stronger sense of structure and calm. For anyone who followed the …
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A car hit a rock while traveling from Windwardside to The Bottom On Tuesday, the 17th of March, around midnight, the emergency control room received a report of a collision with a rock on JZ Ridge Road on Saba. Upon arrival, it was determined that a vehicle traveling from Windward …
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Deputies Anthony Weber (Bonaire), Rechelline Leerdam (Sint Eustatius), Bruce Zagers (Saba), and BES Envoy Edison Rijna will speak on Thursday during a meeting in Brussels. The aim of the event is to explore financial possibilities, such as funds and loans, to finance the sustainability of energy production on the islands. …
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The Sea & Learn Foundation kicked off 2026 with a green initiative: “Roots & Routes,” a 12-week campaign celebrating Saba’s forests and diverse tree species while encouraging residents and visitors to explore the island’s outdoors. Running from January through March, the campaign invited participants to discover trees across Saba’s …
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The Labour Inspectorate Caribbean Netherlands has launched an information campaign to raise awareness about labour laws and safe working conditions. The campaign started on March 12 on Bonaire and will later continue on Sint Eustatius and Saba. According to the Inspectorate, workplaces do not always fully comply with safety regulations, …
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Arrest for Theft On Wednesday, the 11th of March, around 3:50 PM, a 19-year-old man with the initials J.E.S.D.L. was arrested on Peak Street on Saba for theft. The case is under investigation KPCN
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Healthcare institutions on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba are introducing a new Electronic Client Record system this month, marking a significant step in the digitalisation of healthcare services across the three Caribbean Netherlands islands. Six healthcare organisations will go live with the Electronic Client Record (ECD) as part of the …
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On 11 March, Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and Island Secretary Bram Streppel welcomed a delegation from the Marine Detachment of Sint Maarten (hereafter: MARNSDET SXM) on Saba. The delegation, consisting of the Detachment Commander of Sint Maarten, Majoor der Mariniers (Niels) Houtenbos and Liaison Officer Civil-Military Cooperation, Luitenant Lodewijk Portielje, …
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With the growing need for affordable housing on Saba, Public Entity Saba is inviting residents to participate in a housing survey aimed at gathering valuable information about the housing needs of the community. The survey has been specially designed to better understand the housing needs, preferences and priorities of residents …
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Planned traffic checks On Sunday, the 8th of March, a planned traffic check was held on Samuel A. Charles Street on Saba. During the check, eight (8) vehicles were checked, resulting in one (1) fine being issued for driving with an invalid license plate. In addition, three (3) warnings were …
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By Otti Thomas The new Dutch government is attentive to the entire Kingdom, including the Caribbean countries and municipalities. This was evident from Prime Minister Rob Jetten’s remarks after the first Kingdom Council of Ministers RMR meeting and an online explanation provided by State Secretary Eric van der Burg of …
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