News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
Do you have a low-income and are you facing sudden big expenses? The SZW unit of RCN may be able to help you with special social relief. For example, if you need a bed, stove, refrigerator, washing machine or baby necessities. You must be registered and living in the Caribbean Netherlands for at least 5 years, over 18 years of age and earning less than 120 percent of the legal minimum wage in your household. Do you want to know more? Come ... Lees verder
PCN – Bonaire Staff will visit Statia and Saba. Statia As you may have seen, our office in Statia is currently closed for visitors. You can contact us by phone and e-mail. We are doing everything we can to continue to help you as best as ... Lees verder
ORANJESTAD- Central Government in The Hague has confirmed Nicoline van der Linden, born Geertsma, will be the new Acting Government Commissioner of St. Eustatius per June 15, 2023. The appointment follows a recommendation by State Secretary Alexandra van ... Lees verder
TOCUMEN, PANAMA - For the fourth consecutive month, Copa Airlines, which also operates flights to Curaçao and Aruba, has been recognized as the most punctual airline in all of Latin America. This figures were published by Cirium, which keeps track of ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - During a press conference yesterday afternoon, the ACE Foundation announced several projects they will lead this year. One of those projects is the Children's Music Week, which will take place from May 21 to 28. This year, the Children's Music ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- The Judicial Institution Caribbean Netherlands offers detainees the opportunity to develop as individuals. By gaining qualifications, detainees are able to increase their chances of building a publicly acceptable life for themselves once they ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - The Executive Council of the Public Entity Bonaire (PEB) has announced that fuel prices will not be adjusted for the month of May. This is due to the lack of actual purchase prices for the month of May. The Island Decree of April 13, 2023, no. ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - It was very busy on Sunday morning on the roads of Kralendijk, due to many participants in the Color Your Walk 2023. The start of the walk was at Kaya Amsterdam and the finish was at Te Amo Beach. In the past, the activity was organized ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- The M21 faction on Bonaire is calling for increased participation in decision-making processes which affect the island and impacts the population. “Although Bonaire became an integral part of the Netherlands in 2010, the Island Council according ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- On May 4, the Netherlands commemorates the victims of wars and oppression. On May 5, we celebrate Freedom and our Democracy. This year, a special event was organized at Corcari in Rincon where a Freedom meal was served. Twenty elderly people ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK/WILLEMSTAD - Regional airline EZ Air has decided to no longer incorporate two Saab 2000 aircraft, initially planned to be deployed in the first quarter of 2023. The Saab 2000 is a slightly larger variant of the Saab 340 planes the airline ... Lees verder
ORANJESTAD- A memorial day Ceremony was held on Thursday at Fort Oranje in St. Eustatius. Government commissioner Alida Francis said the day served to honour the sacrifices of those who served, those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - The preparatory work to start with the construction of the drag strip at Onima is almost completed On Thursday, Martijn Swiers of BMW and INDEBON manager Terrence de Jongh were on site to jointly take a closer look. The measurement process ... Lees verder
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THE HAQUE - State Secretary Maarten van Ooijen of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) is paying a working visit to St. Eustatius, Bonaire, and Aruba from the 20th of June up to and including the 25th. Care, youth care, and tackling domestic ... Lees verder