News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
Oranjestad- In spite of recent positive news regarding the Statia Waste Management Company preparing to become operational, the reality at present is that residents have seen garbage piling up in their homes or business place in recent weeks. Many residents ... Lees verder
Kralendijk- The flight schedule of Insel Air today was in a state of total disarray, which lead to chaos and confusion on the various flights to and from Curaçao. Flight 812 from Quito to Curaçao was scheduled for 5.30AM, but was rescheduled to 7.10 PM. Flight ... Lees verder
Kralendijk- C3, formerly known as Zenitel Caribbean, has taken over the Obersi Electronics radio network on Bonaire as of January 1, 2017. Alvin Obersi and Obersi Electronics began to offer the service in collaboration with then ‘Radio Holland’ in 1986. ... Lees verder
Kralendijk- As is the local tradition, a group of Masqueraders visited the government building to wish the Lieutenant Governor a happy New Year. The group was received by acting Lieutenant Governor, Mrs. Evangelina Cicilia-Betancourt. Cicilia-Betancourt ... Lees verder
Kralendijk- Island Council member Michael Pieters is highly critical of the way the third budget amendment was approved last week, December 29th 2016, in the Island Council. According to Pieters, the amendment was not made public in a timely fashion, while ... Lees verder
Oranjestad- Participants to the New Year's Splash 2017 jointly organized by Scubaqua and The Old Gin House had a lot of fun with the yearly early-morning dive into the sea in front of Scubaqua. A mix of people living in Statia and dive guests enjoyed the dance ... Lees verder
Kralendijk- First baby of the year on Bonaire, Niösha Jeanty, was born yesterday at 10.23 in the evening at Fundashon Mariadal. As customary, the parents of the first born baby of the year got a visit from MCB's Lito, who was accompanied by Managing Director ... Lees verder
The Bottom- Saba was early this year in welcoming the first baby of the new year. Jayla Jaharianna Leslian Hassel was born this morning at 9.23 AM at the A.M. Edwards Medical Center on Saba. Dr. Gijs Koot and nurse Naomi Wilson safely delivered the youngest ... Lees verder
Kralendijk -Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire (STCB) says to be looking back on a productive 2016 when it comes to the organzations's conservation efforts. This year, STCB celebrated 25 years of ongoing work protecting endangered sea turtles on Bonaire. Local ... Lees verder
As of 1 January 2017 the general practitioner will no longer be responsible for the medical assessment in the context of the BES Sickness Insurance Act and the BES Accident Insurance Act. After a tender for the medical assessment the Ministry of Social Affairs ... Lees verder
Oranjestad- The action by citizen Khanya Houtman of St. Eustatius to get attention for the dire situation of kidney patients on the island seems to have had the desired effect. Based on a report compiled by Houtman, health-minister Edith Schippers has now said ... Lees verder
Kralendijk- Telecomprovider TELBO N.V, the provider of fixed lines, IP-TV, internet and Kla Mobile is looking to receive active input from its customer base. This can be understood from a press release by consumer organization Unkobon. The process to consult ... Lees verder
Kralendijk- The renovation of the first part of the old Sint Bernardus school in Playa is nearing completion. The building, which until last year was used by St. James Medical school, has undergone a true metamorphosis and looks quite nice. The part of the ... Lees verder
Kralendijk- The so-called Justice Triangle on Bonaire, formed by the local head of Police, lieutenant governor Edison Rijna, Chief of Police Jose Rosales and public prosecutor Henry Hambeukers says that the threatening of police officer, be it on- or off-duty ... Lees verder
Kralendijk- Latino American de Inversiones (LAI), represented by the bothers Oliver and Jose Luis Domingo will construct a new resort next to the existing Eden Beach Resort. An agreement to develop the resort on the terrain of the former Sunset Beach/Hotel ... Lees verder
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