News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
CHARLESTOWN- Journalist Anna Hart has featured Nevis in an article looking at the popularity of the Caribbean to the rich and famous in the desirable online Telegraph travel section. In the article, which sees Nevis mentioned amongst other Caribbean … [Read more] about Nevis included in national broadsheet newspaper in the UK
ORANJESTAD- The St. Eustatius Center for Archaeological Research (SECAR) will start with an inventory field study near the animal shelter (Northeast) on November 28th, 2021 through test trenches. This is to determine if there are any archaeological remains … [Read more] about SECAR starts Inventory field study near Animal Shelter on St. Eustatius
KRALENDIJK- On Monday, school attendance officers of the Public Entity Bonaire (OLB) handed over educational toys and other materials to students from primary schools and childcare. The handing over of the material also marks the start of the children's … [Read more] about Education material handed over to students and parents in light of Children’s rights campaign
KRALENDIJK- In view of the current situation surrounding Covid-19, Fundashon Mariadal calls on visitors not to come to the hospital and the outpatient clinics if they have COVID-19 symptoms. “If you have complaints that may indicate infection with COVID-19, … [Read more] about Hospital Bonaire asks visitors to take precautions
ORANJESTAD- Government Commissioner Alida Francis is of the opinion that the airlift problem, with which St. Eustatius is being confronted is ‘nothing new’. According to Francis, the problem has persisted for over 30 years and under various … [Read more] about Alida Francis: ‘Airlift problem was always a challenge’
KRALENDIJK - Citizens of 80 years and older can receive the booster jab from Saturday 27 November 2021. This shot gives people an extra boost and protection against the virus. In people aged 80 years and older, the protection offered by the vaccine wears off … [Read more] about People over 80 will be up for a booster shot from November 27
KRALENDIJK- In the context of International Children’s Day, a group of special education youngsters on the island recorded a video clip about the importance of hands washing. The videoclip was taped by 8 students from special education, the Unit Special … [Read more] about Special education students record video clip about handwashing
KRALENDIJK- EZ Air recently has a ticket office at Bonaire Airport. The ticket sales kiosk was already constructed last year during the height of the Covid pandemic, but only recently put into use. The airline is slowly but surely expanding their … [Read more] about EZ Air starts ticket sales at Bonaire International airport
KRALENDIJK - From Tuesday 23 to Friday 27 November, after a 2-year hiatus, another convention of the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) will take place. Special this year is that the patroness of the organization, HM Princess Beatrix, will be … [Read more] about Princess Beatrix present at DCNA convention Curaçao
