News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
KRALENDIJK- The Island Council of Bonaire has unanimously passed a motion calling for the reintroduction of services that allow for quick money transfers abroad, known as direct transfers. In the past, Bonaire had access to both MoneyGram services offered by MCB Bank and the post office, as well as the services of Western Union, a global financial service provider that offers immediate transfers. After 10/10/10, these services ... 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
KRALENDIJK - Last Friday, Bonaire demonstrated an impressive unity in the fight for a fair social minimum. People from all walks of life, regardless of age or political belief, alongside trade unions, employers, politicians, and NGOs, came together to show ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - Water and Energy Company Bonaire (WEB) has signed a contract this week with IDE Water Technologies Ltd (IDE) from Israel for the expansion of the water plant in Hato. The contract aims to add two units of Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) to the ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - Judging by the turnout at a protest march on Friday, the residents of the island are completely fed up with the delays by successive cabinets in The Hague in determining the so-called Social Minimum. Thirteen years after acquiring the ... 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- The Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) has signed a cooperation agreement with the musicians of Hòfi Kultural. The goal is to bring traditional local music to the Wilhelmina Park for residents and visitors to enjoy. Earlier this month, Hòfi ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- This year will once again see a weeklong celebration of premium rum in Bonaire. The Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) invites interested parties to start reserving the dates in their calendars. The rum week will see a series of events held ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- The Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) reports that Bonaire welcomed a total of 15,411 stay visitors in April 2023. In April 2019, 14,100 visitors were registered. This year, 9% more visitors were registered than in April 2019. The island's two ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - The celebration of the Dia di Rincon this year not only seemed bigger and more beautiful than before, but also more crowded than ever before. The village had been busy since the morning hours, during the official part of the celebration. The ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - Junela Nicolaas has become the second winner of the Bonaire Friends Program. This initiative aims to recognize local residents and encourage visitors to share positive stories about their experiences with the local people on the island. Mike ... Lees verder
THE BOTTOM - A meeting between the Public Entity Saba and management of RBC Royal Bank N.V. (“RBC”) on Friday, April 14, 2023, to discuss banking matters on Saba has resulted in some concrete agreements that will benefit Saba residents. Pensioners on Saba ... Lees verder
KRALENIJK- Bonaire's reefs are currently experiencing an outbreak of what STINAPA suspects is Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD). SCTLD is a highly contagious disease that affects corals, leading to the loss of tissue and eventually killing the coral ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - As of April 14, 2023, the sales prices for fuel will be adjusted. Gasoline prices are reduced by 2.00 cents, diesel prices are reduced by 14.00 cents, the price of large gas bottles (100 lbs) are reduced by 3.00 cents. Kerosene prices are reduced ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- The Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) has announced that our island will host its first annual Yoga & Wellness Week from June 19 to 25, 2023 in collaboration with the Bindu Yoga & Healing Center. The week-long festival will feature ... Lees verder