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Saba Receives New Search and Rescue Boat Named After Princess Catharina-Amalia

On Friday, June 13th in a proud, long-awaited and symbolic moment for the island of Saba, a newly commissioned Search and Rescue (SAR) boat was transferred today to the Saban government…

Discussion on action points affordable housing construction

On Wednesday, June 11th, Commissioner Eviton Heyliger met with advisors of several departments of the Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning to discuss affordable (owner-occupied) housing…

Island Governor Jonathan Johnson Meets with Director of Digital Society to Discuss Progress and Future of Digitalization on Saba

Island Governor Jonathan Johnson met today June 12th with Hillie Beentjes, Director of Digital Society and representative of the Program Digitalization and Governmental Organizations (pDG),…

Public Entity Saba and ZJCN Unite to Promote Preventive Health and Active Lifestyles

On Wednesday June 11th Public Entity Saba and the Caribbean Netherlands Department of Health Care (ZJCN) recently held a strategic meeting aimed at improving public health on the island…

Strengthening Public Health Collaboration: Productive Meeting with PAHO Representative Dr. Vivas

On June 11, a productive and forward-looking meeting took place on Saba with Dr. Vivas of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), focusing on strengthening public health systems,…

The Netherlands forces in the Caribbean train Hurricane Emergency Response with Local Safety Partners on the Windward Islands

From 14 to 20 June, the Netherlands forces in the Caribbean will conduct a hurricane emergency response exercise on the Windward Islands.

Public Entity Saba Prepares Changes in the Rental Market on Saba

Public Entity Saba is preparing a series of initiatives aimed at creating a more balanced, transparent, and affordable rental housing market.

Archaeological Research to be Conducted at Wathey Property, The Bottom

From June 16–20, 2025, archaeological research and a heritage impact assessment will take place at the Wathey Property in The Bottom.

Model testing takes place for the Black Rocks Harbor Project

On Tuesday, June 10th, Commissioner Bruce Zagers, along with members of the Harbor Project Management Team, Peter Biemond and Ton van der Plas, visited a specialized laboratory in the United…