Kralendijk- Two local agricultural companies on the island have managed to secure funding from the local agriculture stimulation-fund POP-Bonaire. Both companies have written a business plan with a description of the expansion they would want to realize. Based on the perusal and subsequent approval of the business plans, POP-Bonaire was able to confirm that funding… [Read more]
ROA CN celebrates 5th anniversary
Oranjestad/Kralendijk -On September 29, 2016 the Raad Onderwijs Arbeidsmarkt Caribisch Nederland (ROA CN) celebrated its 5th year of existence. Members of the ROA CN team and board members traveled to St. Eustatius to celebrate this momentous event. ROA CN is known as the bridge that connects vocational education and the local labor market on Bonaire,… [Read more]
CBS: Population grows at varying speeds on islands; Statia’s population declines by 13%
Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba register a different development when it comes to the growth of the population. Bonaire at present is growing the fastest, while St. Eustatius is seeing a decline in the number of inhabitants. Saba has registered a slight growth in population numbers. This becomes evident from figures of the Central Bureau… [Read more]
Sint Eustatius Waste Management N.V starts recruiting
Oranjestad- St. Eustatius Waste Management N.V. has started to advertise various positions for the new waste management facility on the island. The company at present is recruiting candidates for the positions of Waste Collector, Waste Sorter, Waste Plant Supervisor, Administrative Clerk and Truck Drivers. The starting up of the Waste Plant has become even more… [Read more]
St. Barths Tourism Stakeholders visit Saba
The Bottom, Saba – On Tuesday December 13th 2016, with the cooperation of Windward Island Airways (Winair), a delegation from St. Barths visited Saba for a day on a familiarization trip. This delegation included Vice President Nils Dufau, Director of the Tourism Committee Marie-Laure Belzic, Port Director Ernest Brin, representatives from the Easyway travel agency,… [Read more]
CFT: Despite some setbacks, Saba still on the right way
The Bottom – The committee for Financial Supervision Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (CFT) has concluded that Saba’s public finances still in good order. Although the budget execution in 2016 did not entirely go according to plan due to some unexpected setbacks and higher costs then expected, Saba managed to maintain a balanced budget. The… [Read more]
Government of Bonaire to restore 15 wells on the island
Kralendijk- The Executive Council of Bonaire plans to restore no less than 15 wells on the island. The restauration includes repair of windmills and tanks. At present, many of the iconic windmills on the island can no longer be used because of the condition in which they presently are. The first wells to be restored… [Read more]
11 new employees for Public Entity Bonaire
Kralendijk – The organization of the Public Entity (Openbaar Lichaam) Bonaire has been reinforced by 11 new government employees. The new employees were sworn in last week by Acting Lieutenant-Governor Evelina Betancourt-Anthony. Betancourt-Anthony in her speech gave an overview all that is expected of government workers and stressed on the fact that they will play… [Read more]
Foundation for Educational Support founded in Bonaire
Kralendijk- The Stichting Educatieve Ondersteuning Bonaire (Foundation for Educational Support Bonaire) has been incorporated yesterday, December 13, 2016 at the office of Notary Aniek Schouten. The persons behind the new foundation are 3 well-know persons in Bonaire: Edith Strauss Marsera, Lydia Emerencia and Dennis Martinus. The idea beind the foundation is to provide educational support… [Read more]
Insel Air’s year-end campaign draws long lines at Flamingo Airport
Kralendijk- Insel Air’s fare-sale campaign drew long lines of customers today at Flamingo Airport, wanting to buy a ticket at the discounted rates published by the carrier. Despite uncertainty about the airline’s future, many passengers still want to make use of the opportunity to travel at a cheaper fare. Insel Air offers no less than… [Read more]