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BES Reporter

News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba

Statia Signs MOU with Woonlinie/BZK for Social Housing

Kralendijk- The Statia (interim) Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday, May 17th, with the Dutch Housing Association, Woonlinie and BZK to start a pilot for the improvement of social housing on St. Eustatius. The goal is to construct a minimum of five homes annually until there are about 50 new low… [Read more]

Statia Government Starts to Tackle Illegal Dump Sites

Oranjestad- The Government of St. Eustatius has made a start with the cleaning up of 3 illegal dump sites on the island. The work is being carried out by the Directorate of Economy & Infrastructure (Public Works) with the help of Statia Waste Solutions. The cleaning up of the illegal dump sites is part of… [Read more]

Blokhuis Wants Better Foster Care CN

Kralendijk- Secretary of State Blokhuis (VWS) wants children in the Caribbean Netherlands to grow up at home or in their own environment as much as possible, even if there are problems during the upbringing. According to Blokhuis, ambulatory assistance is preferred. But sometimes it may nonetheless be necessary to remove a child from its home…. [Read more]

Refurbished Kruyff Court Opened in St. Eustatius

Oranjestad- On Tuesday May 14th, the Cruyff Court in Oranjestad, on the island of St. Eustatius, was reopened. This week, the focus is on sporting activities in the Dutch Caribbean, because the Cruyff Court on St. Maarten will also be reopened on Friday and the Cruyff Foundation Coach Training was launched on Monday May 13th…. [Read more]

Blokhuis reserves 1.5 million yearly for a healthier Caribbean Netherlands

Oranjestad- State Secretary for Health, Welfare and Sport, Paul Blokhuis,  has signed a Caribbean Netherlands Sport and Prevention Agreement on St. Eustatius on Tuesday May 14th. The purpose of this agreement is a healthier Caribbean Netherlands, with more attention on prevention and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The agreement covers five themes: obesity, alcohol… [Read more]

Minister Nieuwenhuizen Kicks Off Road Rehabilitation Project in Statia

Oranjestad- Minister Cora van Nieuwenhuizen yesterday officially kicked off the start of the road rehabilitation project in St. Eustatius. According to information from our colleagues at Koninkrijksrelaties.nu, a total sum of 1.8 million Euros have been made available for the Cherry Road tree project. Under the project a total of 5 dirt roads will be… [Read more]

Earth Work Has Started on George Cruger Road (Statia)

Oranjestad- Today, April 25, will see the start of earthwork on the George F. Cruger Road. Drivers are requested to follow the signs for the detour to access or exit the Cherry Tree Area. Residents some time ago were already instructed to move their cars from the roads which will be rebuild. Government Commissioner Franco… [Read more]