Saba News News and Information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

The Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF) proudly welcomed Prime Minister Rob Jetten during his recent visit to Saba. The Prime Minister was received by Peter Johnson, Chairman of the SCF Supervisory Board, and the SCF team. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to present the breadth and significance of Saba’s conservation …

Single-vehicle collision On Tuesday, the 12th of May, around 1:20 PM, the central control room received a report of a single-vehicle collision on Airport Road, at the intersection with Dinda Road on Saba. A car crashed into a stone wall, presumably because the brakes were not working properly. Paramedics arrived …

The Dutch government intends to stim­ulate agriculture in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (so-called BES islands) with fis­cal benefits. These are part of a larger package of mea­sures to modernise the tax system. State Secretary for Finance Eelco Eerenberg sent his proposal for a leg­islative amendment to the House of …

A Dutch delegation of fire service ad crisis manage­ment experts visited Saba this week for consultations with lo­cal stakeholders on the further development of fire services and emergency preparedness on the island. The mission fo­cused on strengthening the organisation of the fire service and developing a future-proof coverage plan. Working …

Yesterday, Prime Minister Rob Jetten arrived on Saba, and was welcomed by Island Governor Jonathan Johnson and Island Secretary Bram Streppel. Prime Minister Jetten met with the Executive Council to discuss a range of important topics including the high cost of living, connectivity challenges, and tourism development. The urgent need …

On behalf of Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland (RCN), Opinion Carib recently completed a media research study examining how residents across the Caribbean Netherlands get their news. Last Thursday, RCN presented the findings, and the numbers paint a clear picture: Saba-News.com remains the go-to source for local news on the island. Among …

The Public Entity Saba proudly participated in the “Working in the Caribbean – Career Fair” held on April 24th and 25th in the Netherlands, where hundreds of students, young professionals, and job seekers gathered to explore career opportunities within the Caribbean region. Representing the Public Entity Saba at Stand #149 …

Following two weeks of intensive preparations, all groundwork for dismantling the existing Mount Scenery tower has now been successfully completed.In close collaboration with SCF, the site has been carefully prepared with measures in place to protect and preserve the surrounding sensitive natural environment throughout the process. The project team has …

Burglary On Thursday, the 30th of April, a report was filed regarding a burglary at a building on Matthew Levenstone Street on Saba. Unknown individuals gained access to the premises and stole, among other things, an empty cash register and two small cash boxes containing cash. The case is under …

The Cybercrime Team of the Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland (KPCN) hosted the inaugural .BQ Cybersecurity Convention across Saba and St. Eustatius. The event was organized in collaboration with MCB, the Ministry of Interior and Kingdom Relations, and the National Cyber Security Center of the Ministry of Justice and Security. The …

On Monday, May 4, Saba honored the lives lost during World War II at its annual Memorial Day observance. Held under this year’s theme, “Lest We Forget,” the ceremony called upon us to remember the vast impacts of war and the importance of upholding peace. The event, organized by Policy …

During the Central Committee and Island Council meeting held on April 21, 2026, several key topics were discussed, including road safety, cost of living, border security, and the proposed Language Policy for Saba. Language Policy The proposed Language Policy, developed by the Department of Community Development and Culture, is a …

BES reporter writes that the Joint Court of Justice has issued a new interim ruling in the ongoing legal dispute between Saba Electric Company (SEC) and contractor Sunshine Real Estate (SRE) regarding the construction of the solar park on Saba. The case dates back to 2019. It centers on whether …

Customers of RBC Royal Bank on Saba have reported ongoing issues with bank transfers to accounts at other financial institutions, raising concerns among residents and businesses on the island. According to multiple customers who contacted BES-Reporter, funds transferred from RBC accounts are being deducted but are not consistently reaching their intended destination …

On the morning of Monday, April 27th, around 6:30am, a group of thirty (30) senior citizens from Life Center’s seniors came to the island on a boat trip to St. Eusta­tius. The seniors arrived on the island on board the MV Makana Ferry Ser­vice. The group left Saba around 5:00am …