News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
This is the first year that Bonaire will also observe the International Day for Women in Maritime. Door Monalisa Domacasse The Bonairean maritime field is male-dominated. When it came to sea-life, traditionally men did the boat handling while the females stayed home to take care of the household. Women were seen as the center of the house where everything evolved. They took care of the children; taught them norms and values. There ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- Tourism Corporation Bonaire in partnership with Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association seeks to encourage and inspire locals to choose for a professional career in tourism. This awareness campaign is part of the Tourism Recovery Plan and serves as ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- Since earlier this week, Washington/Slagbaai National Park has two female rangers for the first time in its history. The honour goes to Jilly Sarpong and Jessy Olbina, who join the team of rangers. Although Stinapa knows several women within her ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- From January 1, 2022, a new, higher minimum wage will be in effect on the BES islands. From now on, the minimum wage on Bonaire is 1045 dollars and 18 cents, assuming a 40-hour working week. On Saba, the new minimum wage is 1246 dollars and 24 ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- The General Federation of Bonairean Employees (AFBW) and road construction company Bonairiaanse Wegenbouw Maatschappij (BWM) will shortly start negotiations about a collective labor agreement (CLA) for the employees of BWM. A protocol containing ... Lees verder
The Bottom, Saba- Following an invitation extended by the Immigration and Naturalization Service IND, the Saba Business Association (SBA) board represented by Chairperson Alida Heilbron and Vice Chair Gerard Geenty attended a meeting on Thursday, May 6, 2021. ... Lees verder
Kralendijk - Selibon and Plenchi di Trabou have been working together since February 2021. This pilot project concerns the processing of household waste. Plenchi di Trabou finances five workplaces at Selibon for people with a physical limitations. The ... Lees verder
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