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BES Reporter

News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba

Saba continues to work on stronger tourism product

The Bottom, SABA – Saba keeps working on strengthening its tourism product through promotion in the United States (US), Canada and the Netherlands, by attending trade shows abroad and by strengthening the relations with surrounding islands. Tourist Office Director Glenn Holm gives an update. Saba is part of the Airport Service Development Committee (ASDC), a… [Read more]

Second catch of criminal acts for station ship Zr. Mr. Zeeland in a short time

Kralendijk – On Tuesday evening, the Zeeland had its second catch in the Caribbean shortly, a Go Fast with four people on board who probably transported illicit means. The persons and funds were transferred to the Bonairean authorities (KPCN) for further investigation. Sr. Mr. Zeeland received a report from the Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) on… [Read more]

Sterilization m/f in the Dutch Caribbean will now be reimbursed

By René Zwart © The Hague – Sterilization for both men and women will be reimbursed in the Caribbean Netherlands from 1 January by the BES Healthcare Insurance Office. This is shown by the Insured Monitor that Minister for Medical Care Bruno Bruins published. The reason for the decision is the high abortion rate. On… [Read more]

STINAPA Anniversary tags 2019 now available

Kralendijk – STINAPA’s new 2019 jubileum tags have been delivered to multiple marine park operators.  The 2019 tags feature the 50th anniversary of the Washington Slagbaai National Park, founded in 1969, and the 40th anniversary of the Bonaire National Marine Park, founded in 1979.  Congratulations Bonaire on over 50 years of nature conservation! In order… [Read more]

Open day defense ended with a reception aboard the Zr. Ms. Zeeland

Kralendijk – Last Sunday the open day of defense ended with a private reception on board the Zr. Ms. Zeeland. Several guests at this reception could enjoy a snack and a drink under the musical guidance of “Mimoun Himmit and the healers”. The open from the defense was a great success. Around 2000 visitors came… [Read more]

Curaçao finally got the airport that it wanted for a long time

Willemstad – Those who depart from or arrive at Hato Airport in Curaçao these days may have had a hard time: the airport is developing rapidly and the large-scale renovation and expansion, which took more than 2 years, are coming to an end. Sounds from travelers and service providers at the airport are positive. That… [Read more]

First visit Freedom of the Seas to bonaire

Kralendijk – The cruise ship ‘Freedom of the Seas’ of cruise company Royal Caribbean visited Bonaire for the first time. During the inaugural visit: OLB, Tourism Corporation Bonaire, Maduro Shipping Agency and port office went on board for the welcome ceremony. Captain Tomas welcomed everyone on board and explained his experience while traveling with Royal… [Read more]

Captain Krul and Bakker, and Sergeant Schuurs visit the lieutenant governor

Kralendijk – From 10 to 17 December, the army will hold exercises at various locations on our island. In connection with this, Captain Marcel Krul of the Marine Headquarters on Curacao, Captain Mark Bakker and Sergeant Major Brian Schuurs made a courtesy visit to Lieutenant Edison Rijna. As usual, the Island Governor has put the… [Read more]

Information meeting Schadefonds Geweldsmisdrijven

Kralendijk – On Thursday December 13tha mixed group of professionals with representatives from various aid organizations, health care, the legal profession, the police and from the public prosecution office among others, attended an information session. During this session information was provided about Schadefonds, which is pending to be launched in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba…. [Read more]