Fire at after-school care facility SABA On Wednesday, the 29th of July, at around 12:15 PM, the central control room received a report of a fire in the kitchen of an after-school care facility on Matthew Levenstone Street on Saba. The facility was closed at the time, and no individuals …
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Saba Electric Company (SEC) and the Public Entity of Saba (PES) have announced a temporary measure that will keep electricity costs stable for all customers through the end of 2026. Although the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) recently approved a higher maximum variable distribution tariff of USD 0.5465 per …
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What an incredible night of music, talent, culture, and unforgettable performances! The 2026 Jr. & Sr. Roadmarch Competition was a night filled with excitement and legendary displays that will surely be remembered! JUNIOR ROADMARCH WINNER KJ Winning Song: “Enjoy Yourself” 236 Points Hype Kid — 234 Points Mya — 233 …
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For the second time in two years, Daddy Slim is the Soca Groovy King of Saba, winning last Friday night’s competition with a near perfect score. He rocked the crowd with his song, “Flowers”, which he said he started writing at a funeral. The lyrics are a bold declaration for …
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Affordable air travel for residents of Saba and St. Eustatius could be achieved with an annual Dutch government contribution of approximately one million euros, according to a proposal presented to the Dutch House of Representatives by the Island Councils of the two Caribbean municipalities. The proposal seeks to address the high …
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King Fyah has won Saba Carnival’s Road March competition after a heated performance on Saturday night that began on a fire truck. A firefighter by trade, James “King Fyah” Hassell started his set by entering the Festival Village on the back of a fire engine with its sirens blaring. Sporting …
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Tomorrow, Carnival begins, and this year, we celebrate fifty years of tradition on our island. Fifty years of music, costumes, food shared among neighbors, and the joy that has passed from one generation to the next. Let us honor this Carnival tradition by celebrating fully and in good spirits. Our …
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Prices on Saba up by 2.3 percent compared to Q1 On Saba, consumer prices were 2.3 percent higher on average in Q2 compared with Q1. On Saba, as on the other islands, this rise in prices was mainly due to higher transport prices. Petrol was 20.9 percent more expensive than …
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The Funtopia Youth Initiative Foundation, in partnership with the Child Focus Foundation, introduced children in Saba to the art of living-statue performance during the 2026 Summer Cultural Exchange Programme. The mini—Living Statue Presentation formed part of the programme’s activities, giving children the opportunity to demonstrate the skills they had developed throughout …
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The newly renovated Cove Bay Playground officially reopened on Saturday with a Family Fun Day, welcoming children, families, and community members to celebrate the project’s completion. The new playground has been transformed into a nautical-themed play space that complements its seaside location. Children can climb aboard a pirate ship, enjoy …
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Van Drumpt will become director of Saba Cares. “My first reaction was: ‘Huh, I’m 72? This is great!'” says the seasoned healthcare director. The role suits him perfectly. “I stopped working at 63, and after nine years, this suddenly came along.” Ernst is already known for being an excellent diver …
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On July 17, the Funtopia Youth Initiative Foundation, in partnership with the Child Focus Foundation, concluded its 2026 Summer Cultural Exchange programme in Saba with a final presentation celebrating African and Caribbean culture, creativity and youth leadership. Throughout the week, children between the ages of four to 12 participated in …
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The libraries of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (so-called BES) will receive additional support to carry out their statutory duties. This is stated in a bill that Dutch State Secretary Judith Tielen of Education, Culture and Science has sent to the Second Chamber of Parliament (House of Representatives) regarding the …
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Makana Ferry Service has temporarily withdrawn its vessel “Makana” from service after a mechanical problem caused visible smoke as the ferry approached Fort Bay Harbor on Wednesday morning. According to the company, the smoke resulted from a malfunction involving one of the vessel’s turbochargers and was not caused by a …
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According to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the median purchasing power on Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba increased in 2024. On Bonaire, households gained 13.7 percent, on St Eustatius 10.8 percent and on Saba 10.4 percent. Single-parent families and households reliant mainly on benefits saw the largest increase. Purchasing power fell for …
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