Kralendijk- Bonaire has, once again, a new government coalition which dubbed itself the Seed of Hope coalition. The coalition is formed by two members of the Democratic Party (Robby Beukenboom and Marugia Janga), UPB-leader James Kroon and indepedent (but soon-to-be UPB again) island council members Jeanoushka Raphaela and Esther Bernabela. A new coalition was necessary […]
Minister Plasterk informed about Statia’s iguanas
Oranjestad- Minister Ronald Plasterk of Interior and Kingdom affairs today, during his visit to the island, has been informed about the conservation work for the local iguana on Statia. Sint Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) showed the minister how the iguanas are caught and tagged. The minister, who has a background in biology and is […]
Statia Island Council considers 2017 budget approved
Oranjestad, the Island Council last Thursday has adopted a motion where they approve the 2017 budget approved and declare to be preparing to execute the approved budget. In a letter to minister of Internal Affairs and Kingdom Relations, the island council motivates her decision. “With reference to the motion of May 9, 2017 and the […]
New garbage trucks for Saba operational as of next week
The Bottom, Saba- The Sanitation Division of Public Works, Public Works head Russell Thielman, Act. Island Governor Franklin Wilson, commissioner Rolando Wilson, and Island Secretary Tim Muller assembled yesterday, August 11th to commemorate the arrival of the new garbage trucks, which will be operational as of next week. Island Secretary Tim Muller and commissioner Rolando […]
Governor Woodley instructs Kerkhoff to stop work for Government
Oranjestad- Acting Island Governor, Mr. Julian Woodley, has instructed Mr. Koert Kerkhoff, in a letter dated Thursday August 10th not to appear in any government buildings to perform work. According to the Acting Island Governor he has also learned through local media that Kerkhoff is working from government’s offices. The Acting Island Governor has pointed […]
Crisis over position Eiland Secretary Kerkhoff deepens
Oranjestad- The crisis over the position of Island Secretary Koert Kerkhoff has deepened with a new letter from acting Island Governor Julian Woodley, dated August 10, stating he wants Kerkhoff gone, as the appointment of Kerkhoff does not carry the approval of Kingdom Representative Gilbert Isabella. The deepening conflict is quite illustrative for the state […]
Bonaire government presents 2017 Bonaire Day logo
Kralendijk- The Government of Bonaire has presented a logo to be used in all expressions related to the celebration of Bonaire Day, on September 6, 2017. The logo got as title: Our Culture is the Identity of our Nation.
Saba to host first-ever Tourism & Marketing Conference
The Bottom, Saba- Saba will host its first Tourism and Marketing Conference this year on August 14 and 15. The conference intends to bring together the various stakeholders of Saba’s tourism industry, in orde to stimulate the industry with knowledge from experts in the fields of tourism, marketing, and customer service. There will be a […]
TUI with more winter flights to Bonaire
Kralendijk- Tin the upcoming winter season, TUI Fly will fly more often between Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport and Bonaire. Going into effect on November 1st, the number of flights will increase to four times a week, according to information received from the Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB). Bonaire, according to parent company TUI Netherlands, is unprecedentedly popular […]
Koos Sneek (DP Statia): Not much to celebrate with Plasterk’s departure
Oranjestad- Prominent member of the Democratic Party in Sint Eustatius says that he sees little reason for a celebration on the islands to bid farewell to Minister of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations, Ronald Plasterk. “Looking back at the past four years, there is not much need for celebration. During the tenure of Mr. Plasterk, […]
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