Saba News News and tourist information from Saba Island, Dutch Caribbean

Miss St. Maarten Diandra Marlin captured the crown during the Miss Dutch Windward Islands Pageant held on Saba last Thursday. The freshly crowned queen returned to St. Maarten on Friday, and received a royal welcome at Princess Juliana International Airport. Marlin emerged as winner of the pageant; Miss St. Eustatius …

Children’s rights expert Nils Kasberg will be speaking about plans to implement the Rights of the Child, and the establishment of Youth Councils on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba on Radio Statia, CTC Radio, FAB Radio, and Voice of Saba Radio. These programmes will air on the local radio stations …

As is the case with most coastal environments, the marine ecosystem of Saba is under constant pressure. Hurricanes, illegal fishing activities, and global warming form a constant threat to coral, fish, sharks and other marine life. The Saba Conservation Foundation in close cooperation with the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance address …

Commissioner of Culture Rolando Wilson officially opened the gates to Saba’s Carnival Village on Monday evening, writes The Daily Herald. First, many revellers participated in a Lighted Parade, musical entertainment was provided by Nuff Respect Band from St. Maarten thereafter. Carnival continues tonight, Wednesday, with a Caribbean Latin Night, featuring …

On Tuesday, July 26, 2016, the Commissioner of Culture, Rolando Wilson, met with the three Miss Dutch Caribbean contestants, Miss St. Maarten Diandra Marlin, Miss Saba Natalia Peterson and Miss St. Eustatius Sherees Timber, in the Courtroom of the Government Administration Building. The three contestants spoke with Commissioner Wilson about …