News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
KRALENDIJK On October 26, 2021, there are 89 active cases of COVID-19 on Bonaire. Of the 67 test results received, 12 were positive. 7 people are hospitalized due to Covid-19. 2 patients are in the special care unit. 1 patient is in hospital in Curacao and 1 patient is in the hospital on Aruba. There are 5 people who have recovered from COVID-19. Get tested if you feel sick. It could take a while before you receive the results. Stay inside … [Read more] about Twelve out of 67 tests positive
WILLEMSTAD- Last Friday the Pedro Luis Brion School, Kolegio Donsarto, Nos Regaonan Balioso, and Future Kids toured the United States Forward Operating Location (FOL) located near the Hato Airport. The FOL employs over 50 local staff members who were … [Read more] about U.S. Forward Operating Location opens doors to students Curaçao
RINCÓN—The Cadushy Distillery, located in Rincon, Bonaire has announced the release of its newest limited edition rum. Rom Rincón Limited Edition 2021 is a small-batch artisanal rum spiced in the Caribbean tradition and available only onsite at The Cadushy … [Read more] about Cadushy Distillery presents Limited Edition for rum lovers
KRALENDIJK - Bonaire's Flamingo Airport will hold exploratory talks with private parties, banks and pension funds in November for the financing of the master plan that has been drawn up. According to Interim Director Jos Hillen, it is important that the … [Read more] about Financing Needed for Execution of Flamingo Airport’s Masterplan
ORANJESTAD– The Tourism Office in St. Eustatius is happy about the fact that the island has been showcased once more in the Canada-based Mélange Travel & Lifestyle magazine. In their October 2021 issue, “Hiking on Sint Eustatius” is prominently highlighted … [Read more] about Statia’s Leontine Durby and Marion Schroen featured in Canadian Mélange Magazine
KRALENDIJK- Progress is being made with the new heightened road section in front of Harbour Village Marina. The new road section will not be resurfaced with asphalt, but will instead be covered with clinker bricks, which are now being used at several … [Read more] about Trouble road near Harbour Village Marina gets new surface
KRALENDIJK- Author Wilna Groenenboom has written a stunning book about Monuments on Bonaire, called ‘Monument Bonaire’. With 300 pages and 640 photos, the work is the first comprehensive reference work on the architectural styles of the built heritage on … [Read more] about Stunning book published about Bonaire’s monuments
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert Having aspirations to be part of the Caribbean tourism industry? Get education in hospitality programs of universities or academies, right? Not always right! Webinars or workshops of hospitality or tourism consultants, right? Not … [Read more] about Applying magic to Caribbean tourism
KRALENDIJK- So far the Covid-figures Bonaire continue their slow downward trend. On Sunday there are five new infections and a total of 85 positive cases; one of the lowest numbers in the past few weeks. Right now the biggest concern is the amount of people … [Read more] about Covid-infections Bonaire continue downward trend
ORANJESTAD- Queen Beatrix Airport of Aruba has adjusted the expansion and renovation plan, which were initially calculated at about 250 million US dollars. The negative effects of the Covid-crisis did not only affect tourism, but also Government’s … [Read more] about Aruba Airport scales down original expansion plans
