News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
KRALENDIJK - Bonaire's women's soccer team is on its way to Central American Belize to participate in matches on the Concacaf Road to Gold Cup. The journey of the women takes them through Curaçao and the United States. The matches are set to begin ... Lees verder
PHILIPSBURG- Independent Member of Parliament Ludmila de Weever expressed deep concern on Friday about the ongoing crisis at NV GEBE, St. Maarten's sole electricity provider. De Weever highlights that it has been 554 days since the ransomware ... Lees verder
Pension fund Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) would like to inform you, that a staff member from Bonaire will be present at the Statia office on September 28th and 29th, 2023 for all your questions and concerns. Opening hours 8:30am –12:00pm and 12:30pm – 4pm ... Lees verder
ORANJESTAD- St. Eustatius this week celebrated the birthday of Ms. Busby, Statia’s oldest resident who reached the very respectable age of 104 years. A delegation of Government visited the Auxiliary home and handed over a present to Ms. Busby’s daughter, ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - On Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, a festive kick-off took place at Posada Para Mira in Rincon for an exchange program that has been organised by BES(t) 4 kids for childcare organisations on Bonaire. The aim of the ‘twinning program’ is for ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - The Executive Council of the Pubic Entity Bonaire has opted for a more lenient import regime from Venezuela. The Council has decided to generally allow the import of goods from Venezuela without restrictions, which is beneficial for the ... Lees verder
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PHILIPSBURG - On September 20 approximately around 8 o'clock, the Police of Saint Kitts contacted the Police of Saint Martin regarding an emergency call. The report concerned a sinking ship with 11 individuals on board, including a baby. Immediately after, ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - The Island Council of Bonaire recently hosted an informal meeting with the Island Council members of Sint Eustatius and Saba, aiming to strengthen ties with their colleagues from the two windward islands. Both delegations, who had traveled to ... Lees verder
Pension fund Caribbean Netherlands (PCN) would like to inform you, that a staff member from Bonaire will be present at the Government Building on September 25th and 26th, 2023 for all your questions and concerns. Opening hours 8:30am –12:00pm and 13:00pm – ... Lees verder
THE HAGUE - The ChristenUnie party in the Netherlands is emphasizing the need for greater prioritization of the residents of the Caribbean Netherlands in their election program. Their objectives include making life on the BES islands more affordable, ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - In November, the introduction of a new COVID vaccine will provide additional protection to vulnerable groups. The vaccine is recommended for people aged 60 and older, as well as for those aged 18 to 60 who require an annual flu shot, pregnant ... Lees verder
ONTARIO/THE BOTTOM- Commissioner of Education Aviation Heyliger recently visited Spectrum Airways Flight Training & Career College in Ontario, Canada, where three Saba students are currently enrolled. The college has successfully trained two Saban ... Lees verder
THE HAGUE - Proposed amendments to the BES Tax Law will result in some cars becoming significantly more expensive than they are currently. This mainly affects single-cabin pickup trucks and delivery vans. If the proposal as tabled now is accepted in the ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - On Tuesday, September 19, the Sports Institute Bonaire (INDEBON) had a meeting with all the soccer teams affiliated with the Bonaire Football Federation (FFB). There were 11 teams in attendance, together with FFB. The meeting focused on ... Lees verder