News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
KRALENDIJK- JetAir Caribbean's highly anticipated triangular flights between Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire have ceased operations. Despite the initial excitement surrounding the collaboration between the airline, Bonaire International Airport (BIA), and ... Lees verder
PHILIPSBURG- After a successful conclusion of extensive discussions on the border between Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin on Friday, a new border treaty has been signed between The Netherlands and the French Republic. Prime Minister Jacobs signed the treaty ... Lees verder
THE HAGUE - The Boards of financial supervision recently visited the Netherlands to engage in crucial discussions regarding sustainable public finances. During their productive meetings with government officials, audit institutions, and legislative ... Lees verder
You are also entitled to a break of at least half an hour after 5 hours of work. Would you like to know exactly what your rights are as an employee and employer? Come to one of the info sessions on labour issues of the SZW unit of RCN. ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - Bonaire.nu continues to be the most frequently visited news website among residents of Caribbean Netherlands, according to a media survey conducted by the Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland (RCN). Over 72% of Bonaire residents rely on Bonaire.nu ... Lees verder
THE BOTTOM - Saba recently hosted top travel media from the Netherlands and the United States. Creating more awareness and presence about Saba’s product in the North American and Dutch markets remains a priority. The public relations firms have been ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - About 20 people have graduated and received their certificate after taking a basic course in history and culture, organized by the Bonairean Historical and Cultural Foundation - FuHiKuBo. This time, it was a course in Dutch. ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - On Tuesday, May 23, around 6:15 pm, an accident involving three vehicles occurred on Kaya Gobernador Nicolaas Debrot. The vehicles involved were a company truck, a cross-motorcycle, and a family car. Today, May 25, the driver of the ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - On Wednesday morning, May 24th, a joint investigation took place at five construction sites in Sabadeco, Vista Royal, and Kaya Internashonal. This investigation focused on suspicions of human trafficking. The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee led ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has published the first results of a cancer screening study executed on Bonaire. The report is a summary of the key findings from the first year of the breast cancer ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - On the 25th and 26th of May 2023, the Public Entity of Bonaire, in cooperation with the central government, is organizing the work conference called “Samen Tegen Armoede” ('United Against Poverty). During this work conference, the next step will ... Lees verder
ORANJESTAD - The long-awaited ground-breaking ceremony for the reconstruction of Orange Bay road took place on Wednesday morning, marking a significant milestone in the island's infrastructure development. The ambitious project, valued at US$5.5 million ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - On Sunday May 28th at 5pm artists from Bonaire will play and sing in ‘Podium Bonaire’, presenting a variety of styles related to classical music. The Con Alma saxophone ensemble, directed by Adriana Oliveira, will be presenting pieces that ... Lees verder
THE BOTTOM- Saba recently had the privilege of hosting a visit from a Nordic ski scout team from the United States. The team consisted of Tracy Cote, the long-time Colby College Nordic Ski team coach; Patrick Cote, a US Ski Team certified course ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - Employees of SGB have participated in workshops on identifying child neglect and the mandatory Protection Code (Kodigo di Protekshon). The workshops took place during Dia di SGB on May 19, 2023, and were conducted by trainers specializing in ... Lees verder