News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
KRALENDIJK- An initiative of fisherman Doei Diaz and his wife Chana, over the past twenty years it has grown into one of the largest cultural events on the island: The ‘Simadan na honor Chana i Doei Diaz’. Although Diaz was originally a fisherman, he also loved the countryside and had his own Kunuku from an early age, where he kept animals, but also grew the corn common on Bonaire, maishi chikí (Sorghum Vulgare, also called Great Millet in ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK – As became known in the course of Thursday, René Hakkenberg van Gaansbeek, as his full name was, has passed away last Monday, April 18. Rene reached the age of 80. Many, especially older residents, will remember René, who was born in Curaçao in ... Lees verder
Ever since the political intervention by The Hague in February 2018, the argument has been that Statia's Island Council is too weak or too dysfunctional to carry out its full powers. But is it? Part of the current discussion is in how far the Council is ready ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- Despite the reopening of the pharmacy in the hospital, complaints about long waiting times and sub-optimal efficiency continue. Many customers have a hard time to understand why their medicines are not ready for pickup, even when prescriptions ... Lees verder
An online petition against the drastic increase in the annual contribution of the Chamber of Commerce has been signed almost 700 times within a few days. There is great indignation about the unprecedented increase in fees on all three BES islands. What is ... Lees verder
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