News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
KRALENDIJK - Forensic Investigation Department of the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN) has recently implemented an ID-stand for capturing biometric data, such as fingerprints and facial photos. Previously, fingerprints were taken using ink and paper, ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - The Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN) is being reinforced with 24 new Police officers. The group of 24 completed a 2-year training at the police training school to be allowed to call themselves a police officer. “These new officers are ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- The police officer who died in an accident in the night of February 8 to 9, was driving on the night in question far too hard on the motorcycle on which he was sitting. That is what research, conducted by the public prosecutor’s office, shows. ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- On February 16, 2023, the Court of First Instance of Bonaire sentenced two men for attempted manslaughter and public violence. It concerns 19-year-old J.R. and 33-year-old H.A.C. Both men were involved in a brawl in the Kaya Grandi, in which the ... Lees verder
ORANJESTAD- End the end of February the Chief of Police for the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) Alwyn Braaf, visited Sint Eustatius where he presented the Crime and Traffic figures for the year 2022, alongside with members of the local staff. The ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - Last Thursday, the official introduction of Mr. Braaf as Police Chief to the team on Sint Eustatius took place. During his visit, Mr. Braaf shared information about himself, his goals, and his vision for the police force in his new role. ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - Two ladies have been found safely after they got lost on Klein Bonaire. The ladies had left for the island with a water taxi, but lost their way back during a walk and could not find the beach again. The women called the emergency number for ... Lees verder
THE BOTTOM/KRALENDIJK-The Court of First Instance of Bonaire has sentenced a man living on Saba to seven years in prison for attempted manslaughter of his ex-girlfriend. The judge also awarded this ex-girlfriend compensation for damages ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - The Public Entity Bonaire (OLB), supported by the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN), will take tougher action against straying dogs. The OLB indicates that it has been indicated in previous communications that more attention will be ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - The Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) announced in a press release on Thursday afternoon that it was with astonishment and dismay to have learned of the death of their colleague, police officer-in-training Jonathan Theodora. Born in Bonaire ... Lees verder
The Public Prosecution Service (OM) BES warns in a press release on Tuesday against difficult criminal offenses surrounding the elections scheduled for March 15. “On March 15, you can cast your vote again for the Island Council elections and the elections ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - Last week, the Cyber Crime Unit (CCU) of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force visited several first grade classes of the Liseo Boneriano to explain about cybercrime. The game "framed," designed by the National Police to make students aware of ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - During a traffic control held on Tuesday, police officers on Bonaire issued 17 tickets for various infractions. These included non-compliance with traffic rules, not having the required documents in order, not wearing seat belts and using ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK - In the presence of the Minister of Justice and Security Yesilgoz-Zegerius, the signing of the Covenant RIEC CN (Regional Information and Expertise Centre for the Caribbean Netherlands) is a fact with the symbolic cutting of the ribbon. RIEC CN ... Lees verder
KRALENDIJK- In the presence of family, friends, colleagues and chain partners, the former Chief of Police of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force said goodbye to the Force on Thursday, the 12th of January in a cozy atmosphere. Several speeches were given ... Lees verder