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BES Reporter

News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba

St. Eustatius starts Strong Roots pilot in schools

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Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- Effective January 2020 a pilot programme, known as Strong Roots, will be introduced in schools on St. Eustatius. The Strong Roots prevention programme is tailor made for St. Eustatius and underlines the ambition expressed in the recent Caribbean Netherlands Sport and Prevention Agreement signed on May 14th, 2019, between the Ministry Health,… [Read more]

Schouten Pledges Support for Food Security Statia

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Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Carola Schouten, has concluded her visit to St. Eustatius on a positive and optimistic note. The minister had fruitful discussions with the Executive Council and senior civil servants regarding their vision for a more integrated approach to agricultural development on St. Eustatius. The Minister has pledged her ministry’s… [Read more]

More purchasing power for low-income groups on Statia

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Bonaire – The Caribbean Netherlands once again recorded a rise in consumer purchasing power in 2017. With a median 2.6 percent increase, the highest gain was on St Eustatius. Mainly low-income households benefited there, due to the additional increase in minimum wages and social benefits in 2017. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this based on newly… [Read more]

Minister Schouten Visits STENAPA

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Oranjestad, St. Eustatius -Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality Carola Schouten visited St Eustatius National Parks Foundation STENAPA on Wednesday September 4th during her working visit to the island. She and her delegation met with Marine Park Manager Jessica Berkel to discuss the dilemmas that threaten nature and Statians alike, and possible solutions. Some… [Read more]

Statia sustainability conference to be held September 27

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ORANJESTAD – The St. Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation (STDF) has confirmed a number of industry experts among the list of speakers for this year’s Eight annual Statia Sustainability Conference (SSC) themed “Culture, Festivals, the Economy – A Sustainable Way Forward.” Presenters Allen Cooper, Anthony Reid, and Gerjanne Voortman will inform and educate delegates of ways you… [Read more]

Grand Opening of Reforestatia Nursery

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St. Eustatius – The Grand Opening of the Reforestatia Nursery was held last Friday afternoon, kicking off the next stage of the project. Deputy Government Commissioner Mervyn Steger, Director of Economy Anthony Reid, other government officials and prominent members of society gathered on the plot between Made in Statia and the solar farm. Erik Boman,… [Read more]

The Cherry Tree Road project to continue and is now scheduled to complete March 2020

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St. Eustatius – The execution of the road project Cherry Tree encountered delays which resulted in the intervention by the principal, which is the Public Entity of St. Eustatius. After several months of negotiations, the Public Entity of St. Eustatius has reached an agreement with the contractors of the Cherry Tree Road project to continue… [Read more]

PCN Purchases The Hill Compound in St. Eustatius

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Oranjestad/Kralendijk- The pension fund for Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) has made a second investment on St. Eustatius in a matter of weeks. After preparatory work of nearly a year, the contract for the purchase of the historical compound was signed yesterday. Harald Linkels, board president for PCN, is elated about the purchase. “During every visit of… [Read more]