News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
Kralendijk- The roundabout at Kaya Amsterdam has a faulty design and needs to be ripped out. After that, construction on a new and improved design can start. Many already suspected that 'something' was wrong at the roundabout as work was suddenly halted … [Read more] about Roundabout at Kaya Amsterdam needs to be Completely Reconstructed
The Bottom, Saba- On April 16th 2021, volunteers from the Saba Conservation Foundation installed the new light on top of the Diamond Rock. The light is an important safety measure, to indicate to seafarers the risk area during night travels.The Public … [Read more] about New Safety Light Placed on Top of Saba’s Diamond Rock
Kralendijk- Island Governor Edison Rijna wants a full report on an incident which occurred earlier this week at the fuel storage at Curoil Hato wich could have left the island without gasoline and -in the worst case scenario- without power. The Governor, … [Read more] about Incident at Curoil underscores Island’s Fuel Supply Vulnerability
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - The Cruyff Court will soon be covered with a roof. Construction started in March this year with the poring of the foundation for the groundworks. The Court is located at the Fredrick Cranston Sports field. The project is expected … [Read more] about Covering of Cruyff Court Statia under construction
The Bottom, Saba -This afternoon, Tuesday, April 13th, at 3 pm, the St Paul's Conversion Church's bell tower will be removed. The road will be blocked for about 15 to 20 mins by heavy machinery to remove the tower. The Public Entity Saba, apologizes for any … [Read more] about St Paul’s Conversion Church’s bell tower to be removed
The Bottom, Saba - The construction of a new greenhouse adjacent to the hospital in The Bottom has been completed. The wheelchair accessible greenhouse was built for clients of the LIFE Center, a program for the senior citizens. Clients of the LIFE Center … [Read more] about Construction greenhouse for Saba senior citizens completed
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - As of January 2021, EUTEL N.V. customers get a $10 discount per month on their internet invoice. The speed of the packages offered will increase by 20% or more. This discount applies for at least five years and is in addition to the … [Read more] about Statians get $10 discount on internet and higher speeds
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - The Jeems road project is expected to be completed in May 2021. Some of the roads have already been made accessible to the public. Work is currently being executed at the drain outflow which will be connected to the retention pond … [Read more] about Jeems Road Project on Statia Nearing Completion
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- Island Council member for the PLP Clyde van Putten said on Monday that he welcomed the move by Government to place running water to the various farms in the Zeelandia area. Van Putten however also noted that this was long overdue … [Read more] about Van Putten (PLP) Critical About Timing of Irrigation Project
Waterlines which draw water from the wells are currently being placed in the Zeelandia area to supply farmers with sustainable water. Two wells, the ‘Spout and the Monroe’ well, will be used primarily for animal husbandry and farmers. Farmers who want … [Read more] about Statia places waterlines for farmers at Zeelandia