The Korps Politie Caribisch Nederland (KPCN) reports that on Thursday, July 3rd  around 11.15 AM a man with the initials K.G. was arrested for abuse, vandalism and threats.

The Daily Herald writes that Netherlands World Wildlife Fund WNF ranger fundraiser for the coral reefs of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba has generated over 153,000 euros for the purchase of, among other things, a research vessel for sea turtles. WNF announced on Monday that its rangers and many other …

The Metrological Law for the Caribbean Netherlands, IJkwet BES 2014, was unanimously approved by the First Chamber of the Dutch Parliament, the Senate, on Tuesday, but not before a broad discussion on the issue of refraining from adopting too much new legislation for the islands. This writes The Daily Herald. …

The Daily Herald writes that Saba Carnival organisers, together with Saba Cultural Foundation are coordinating with Dutch Caribbean Police (KCPN) officials to implement a zero-tolerance policy for an expanded 2014 summer festival. This year’s 11-day festival will take place from July 24 through August 3. As was the case in …

Steadily developing better healthcare for the people of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba is imperative to Dutch Minister of Public Health, Wellbeing and Sports Edith Schippers. However, she was also realistic: the level of healthcare in the Caribbean Netherlands can never be the same as in the Netherlands due to …

Some 19 residents who volunteered their time, talent and expertise to make the visit of the Royal Couple to the island of Saba on November 14th of last year a successful and memorable one were awarded a commemorative medal. The distribution of this commemorative medal took place on July 2nd …

Saba Electric Company the island’s sole electricity provider today broke ground on the first phase of the construction of the new power plant. Present at the ground breaking were Commissioner of Energy, Chris Johnson, Managing Director of SEC, Dexter Johnson, Head of Distribution SEC Julius Robinson; present from the supervisory …

The Daily Herald writes that Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) held a special town hall meeting June 30 at the Child Focus Building in Windward Side to formally introduce the community liaison team comprising Community Officer Norma Karpens and Victims’ Assistance Office Workers Michel Jansen and Suchita Peeters. Island Governor …

Saba: still “Unspoiled Queen” This month an article titled “Saba: still Unspoiled Queen” by dr. ir. Frans H. Brugman was published in the magazine of the Cultural Heritage organisation “Heemschut”. Dr. Ir. Frans H. Brugman Frans Brugman was a lecturer at the University of the Netherlands Antilles (1984-995) and CEO …

In the public Central Committee meeting, broadcast live via local radio on June 25, Commissioner Chris Johnson briefed on the island delegation’s negotiations with the national cabinet during the recent “Caribbean Netherlands week” (CN) in The Hague. This writes The Daily Herald. The praise received by Saba for its model …

The Daily Herald reports that Commissioner Bruce Zagers presented Saba’s Island Government 2013 Year Report and the first Budget Amendment for 2014 in the public Central Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 25, receiving praise from councilmen and national cabinet members. Zagers also defended in the same meeting the appointment …

On Tuesday July 1st Mr. Jonathan Johnson of Saba in accordance with article 77 of the WOLBES has taken the oath for a second term as Island Governor of Saba. The oath was performed by acting Kingdom Representative Mr. Julian Woodley in the Administration Building of the Public Entity of Saba. …

On Friday, June 27th a collision between three cars took place on the Tanya street. One of the vehicles drove off down a mountain ,without the driver, hitting two other vehicles on its way down. There were no injuries. Press release KPCN, June 30, 2014

The Executive Councils of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba can make use of expertise of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs in the area of market forces and price regulation. Minister of Economic Affairs Henk Kamp stated this in a recent letter to the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament …

The Daily Herald writes that the public Island Council (IC) meeting held on Thursday, chaired by Governor Jonathan Johnson, commenced with a colourful political scene. In the absence of Councilman Rolando Wilson, who is abroad, and Councilman Ishmael Levenstone, the chairman started the meeting with a quorum secured by Windward …