Philipsburg– WINAIR earlier honored former Supervisory Board member Gerrit Draai, who served as Vice President of WINAIR’S Supervisory Board of Directors from 2010 until his passing in July of 2018. Draai, with his keen eye and attention to detail was instrumental in the financial and operational turn around at WINAIR upon transfer of the shares… [Read more]
Democratic Party Bonaire Wants Subsidized Flights to Holland
Kralendijk- The Partido Democratico Boneriano (PDB) is working hard to introduce a subsidy for flights between Bonaire and the Netherlands. The subsidy is only intended for the residents. A motion to that effect, presented by PDB leader Clark Abraham, was unanimously adopted by the Island Council last Tuesday. The PDB points out in its motion… [Read more]
Authorities Repeat Travel Warning for Venezuela
Kralendijk- Travel by Dutch Nationals to Venezuela is still strongly discouraged; now probably more than ever. This much became clear yesterday in a press statement by Island Governor Edison Rijna. “It is important to emphasize that the travel advice from the Dutch Ministry of Home Affairs not to go to Venezuela is now more than… [Read more]
Insel Air Loses Air Operator Certificate
Willemstad- In spite of the fact that expectations were already low when it comes to the ability to save Insel Air, the loss of the company’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) is another blow to those working frantically to save the embattled carrier from going bankrupt. Insel Air’s chances of survival had already dampened considerably after… [Read more]
Airport Bonaire Starts Work on Expansion of Departure Hall
Kralendijk- During a short ceremony this afternoon, an official start was made with the expansion project of the current facilities at Flamingo Airport Bonaire. The expansion has become necessary as the number of passengers making use of the airport has steadily grown over the past years. An important part of the project will be the… [Read more]
American Airlines to Execute Four Weekly Flights Year-round
Kralendijk – American Airlines will keep executing 4 weekly return flights between Bonaire and Miami. This was confirmed by the Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) earlier today. American Airlines started with the 4 flights a week to Bonaire in December, after the single weekly flight turned out a success from the get-go. The extra flights per… [Read more]
Day of candidacy for the electoral colleges for the First Chamber coming up
Kralendijk – On March 20th, 2019 Dutch residents can cast their vote on candidates for the Electoral Colleges for the First Chamber (Senate). The day of application for the electoral college of Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba is on Monday, February 4th, 2019. On this day candidates hand in their lists of candidates at the… [Read more]
Important week for the care in the Caribbean Netherlands
Kralendijk – In the week from January 14th till 18ththree agreements were closed between the Health Insurance Office BES and various health care providers. By the conclusion of these agreements another important step was taken in ensuring effective and high-quality care in the Caribbean Netherlands. MHC With Mental Health Caribbean (MHC) a renewed agreement was signed… [Read more]
SXM Airways Receives ICAO Designator Code
Philipsburg- Sint Maarten youngest carrier, SXM Airways, last week received their ICAO three letter designator (3LD) and SXM Telephony designator : St. Maarten. According to Management, the designator is in line with their Mission Statement of Branding St Maarten to the world. The BES-Reporter understands that, while the code was received on January 17th, SXM… [Read more]
Winair and Airfrance/KLM Complete Code Share Renewal Audit
Philipsburg– Winair recently completed an Codeshare renewal audit with both Air France and KLM. The audit was necesary according to internal policy and international EASA standards. The audit must be done Bi-annually. With an audit team of 6 auditors the audit was performed according to the ICAO standards and all operational areas, security and the… [Read more]
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