News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
Various government agencies found dead and living protected animals and plants, and products derived from them (such as skulls, medicines, meat) in suitcases of passengers, in cargo, in postal packages and at shows. In all cases it concerned animals and plants … [Read more] about Government successfully takes action against illegal trade in animals
The Bottom, Saba- During the course of both last and this week two flat racks of building material and one container of durable goods have arrived on Saba. The building material is for the repair of homes that were severely damaged by hurricanes Irma and … [Read more] about Building material from Dutch Government now also on Saba
Oranjestad- A number of durable goods to help victims of hurricanes Irma and Maria has recently arrived on St. Eustatius. The Unit of Social Affairs (SZW) has in the meantime started with distribution of the goods, which included refrigerators, beds, fans and … [Read more] about Durable goods for hurricane victims have arrived on Statia
From Stinapa : Bonaire went from a NOAA coral bleaching alert level 2 to a more positive coral bleaching watch last week, meaning that there is a distinct possibility that the many bleached and pale corals we’ve been seeing lately will slowly ‘rebrown’. Due to … [Read more] about Status Coral Bleaching Bonaire
Kralendijk- Former island council-lady for the Movementu di Pueblo Boneriano (MPB), Daisy Coffie, advocates a ban on the use of plastic bags on the island. According to Coffie, Bonaire is well on its way through initiatives like Boneiru Duradero, but more can … [Read more] about Daisy Coffie (MPB) advocates ban on plastic bags
The Bottom, Saba- The government of the Public Entity Saba is preparing to provide tangible support to home owners on the island after damages caused by the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria. This was communicated by the Public Entity earlier today. … [Read more] about Public entity Saba will support home owners with repairs
Last weekend Echo’s second tree planting day took place. On this day, 1000 trees were planted in a reforestation area near Saliña Tam. In addition to 30 community volunteers, the STINAPA Junior Rangers brought 16 Aspirants to help. After all the trees were … [Read more] about Echo plants 1000 trees
Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean –This week, Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire (CRF Bonaire) proudly gathered together with supporters, volunteers, and dive shops to celebrate the opening of their exhibit in Terramar Museum. Terramar Museum generously gave CRF … [Read more] about Coral Restoration Exhibit opens in Terramar Museum
Last weekend Echo’s first tree planting day took place. On this day, 500 trees were planted. This was the first of many. All the tree planting days will all be organized within the rainy season. Echo is planting out native trees to rehabilitate the natural … [Read more] about Echo plants 500 trees
The Bottom, Saba– Repair work on the Saba harbor will commence as of this weekend. The repairs have become necesary after the passing of hurricanes Irma and Maria. Especially the latter caused quite some damage to the facilities at Fort Bay Harbor. For the … [Read more] about Saba Harbor Restoration to start this weekend