KRALENDIJK - The Tourism Summit 2023 officially began this morning at the Courtyard Marriott Resort. Over the next two days, partners from the tourism industry will engage in discussions regarding recent developments and, more importantly, future ... Lees verder
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Jetair Caribbean to begin flights to Bonaire coming November 2023
KRALENDIJK - It had been hinted at, and now Jetair Caribbean has officially announced that they will resume flights between Curaçao and Bonaire. Jetair will operate two daily flights between Curaçao and Bonaire six days a week, with morning and evening ... Lees verder
Beekeeping Workshop held on St. Eustatius
ORANJESTAD - Members of the reforestation team (ReforeStatia and Releaf Saba), along with three other prospective beekeepers, attended a weekend workshop with Celbees apiarists to learn more about the process of keeping and using by-products of the ... Lees verder
Adelka Spanner went on pension after 33 years of Government Service
ORANJESTAD - During a short ceremony last Friday, the fact was celebrated that Adelka Spanner has now officially retired from Government Service. Spanner spent a total of 33 years in Government Service. She is described by colleagues as a faithful, ... Lees verder
Roof renovation of Jorge Nicolaas sports complex completed
KRALENDIJK - Bonaire Overheidsgebouwen N.V. (BOG) has successfully completed the renovation of the roof of the Jorge Nicolaas Sports Hall. In one week, over 500 square meters of durable roof panels were installed, capable of lasting for approximately 40 ... Lees verder
MPB leaders dive into political history of Bonaire
KRALENDIJK - A group of around 15 MPB leaders in Bonaire embarked on a two-day course exploring the island's political history. Conducted at the Fundashon Históriko Kultural Boneriano (FuHiKuBo) and led by Bòi Antoin and René Roders, the course delved ... Lees verder
Air France-KLM to order 50 Airbus A350 aircraft to replace aging aircraft
PARIS/AMSTERDAM - The Air France-KLM Group has unveiled plans to order 50 aircraft from the Airbus A350 family, including purchase rights options for an additional 40 aircraft of the same type. With this move, Air France-KLM will become the largest operator ... Lees verder
Dutch Marines visit Saba
THE BOTTOM - The Marine Squadron Caribe from Aruba visited Saba from September 15 to 23 to get to know the island, for physical activities and to assist for a good cause. The Marine Squadron Caribe came to Saba in three rotating troops of each about 28 ... Lees verder
Immigration chain information evening for employees
Do you need a work permit? What are your rights as employee? What is a guarantor? Partners in the immigration chain will be pleased to answer these and other questions. Do you have questions yourself? Then you can ask them at the same time. Date: Thursday ... Lees verder
Free tennis clinics for children kicked off in Bonaire
KRALENDIJK - On Saturday, the first Kids Clinic of the Bonaire Tennis Association was held. Over 15 enthusiastic children were present on the first day and enjoyed their initial lessons. Children between the ages of 6 to 12 can get acquainted with the sport ... Lees verder
Prosecutor does not see signs of foul play in death of child at Daycare St. Eustatius
ORANJESTAD - On Tuesday, September 19, a deceased baby was found at a daycare center on St Eustatius. A large-scale investigation team was immediately assembled by the KPCN under the leadership of two prosecutors from the Public Prosecutor's Office, after ... Lees verder
Car accident Bonaire leaves vehicle stuck under trailer
KRALENDIJK - Early Saturday morning, around 3:45 am, the emergency dispatch center received a notification of an accident on Kaya Korona. The driver of a car crashed into a trailer and became stuck underneath it. The central dispatched police, firefighters, ... Lees verder
Arthur Sealy: Daisy Coffie had every right to scrutinize Hennyson Thielman’s conduct
KRALENDIJK - Political commentator and historian Arthur Sealy believes that Council Lady Daisy Coffie (M21) was just doing her job when she openly raised questions about the actions of Deputy Thielman and the company HYPE Events Planner. Sealy stated this ... Lees verder
Sint Eustatius celebrates 104th birthday of elderly resident
ORANJESTAD - Sint Eustatius celebrated the birthday of 'Miss Busby' this week, the island's oldest resident, who has reached the respectable age of 104 years. A delegation from the local government visited the nursing home and presented a gift to Miss ... Lees verder
Price comparison reveals: Caribe Nobo is the most affordable supermarket Bonaire
KRALENDIJK - A price comparison study conducted by Tienda di Konsumidó indicates that Caribe Nobo consistently offers the most affordable options for shoppers on the island. In the first week of September, the Tiendo di Konsumidó team visited 17 ... Lees verder