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Letter Confirms: Statia also wants minimum wage increase

Oct 22, 2021 reporter 304 0

ORANJESTAD- With the support of the Central Dialogue and the input of the Island Council of St. Eustatius, the public and private sector propose an initial increase of the statutory minimum wage of 10%, excluding the fixed inflation rate. However, all parties involved are of the opinion that the increase should be part of what is referred to as an ‘integrated approach’ to Poverty Reduction. The proposal was included in a letter that was sent … [Read more] about Letter Confirms: Statia also wants minimum wage increase

Island Council Bonaire adopts ordinance against single-use plastics

Oct 21, 2021 reporter 273 0

KRALENDIJK - Earlier this week, the new island ordinance against single-use plastic was adopted by Bonaire Island Council with 6 votes in favour and 3 against. The votes in favour came from the MPB and UPB, as well as the independent faction of Daisy … [Read more] about Island Council Bonaire adopts ordinance against single-use plastics

Adelka Spanner: “Let’s not forget where we came from…”

Oct 19, 2021 reporter 615 0

ORANJESTAD- The party leader of Democratic Party of St. Eustatius, Adelka Spanner has sent out a press release to give her views on the discussions regarding the return to full democracy on the island. Spanner, overall, notes that it is important that the … [Read more] about Adelka Spanner: “Let’s not forget where we came from…”

Sneek and Fleming start local CDA branch on St. Eustatius

Oct 18, 2021 reporter 346 0

ORANJESTAD- Independent Councilman Koos Sneek of the List Sneek and his fraction assistant, Sjahairah Fleming will start a local branch of the Christen Democratisch Appel (CDA) Party on St. Eustatius. Sneek writes, in a press release, that the approval for … [Read more] about Sneek and Fleming start local CDA branch on St. Eustatius

Daisy Coffee wants high ticket prices back on agenda

Oct 16, 2021 reporter 441 0

KRALENDIJK- Island Council member Daisy Coffie, of the Fraction Coffie, wants the issue of high ticket prices for inter-island travel back on the agenda. Coffie says that a committee under leadership of former KLM CEO, Peter Hartman had drawn up a report … [Read more] about Daisy Coffee wants high ticket prices back on agenda

Commissioner Francis feels proud of achievements on Statia

Oct 16, 2021 reporter 406 0

ORANJESTAD- In spite of heavy and sometimes very sharp criticism by nearly all island council members in an Island Council meeting on Thursday, Government Commissioner Alida Francis said she feels proud about achievements made over the past months and … [Read more] about Commissioner Francis feels proud of achievements on Statia

Lots of fireworks during Statia Island Council Meeting on Thursday

Oct 15, 2021 reporter 539 1

ORANJESTAD- There was a lot of verbal fireworks during Thursday’s Island Council meeting, with as main topic the so-called route map to the restoration of full Democracy on the island. Councilmen Koos Sneek and Clyde van Putten were the most vocal speakers, … [Read more] about Lots of fireworks during Statia Island Council Meeting on Thursday

Van Putten welcomes New Methodist Church Minister

Oct 12, 2021 reporter 249 0

ORANJESTAD- Island Council member Clyde van Putten met with the newly appointed Methodist Minister, Rev. Telford Matthew and his wife at his office in the government guest house. During this courtesy visit the councilman officially welcomed the resident … [Read more] about Van Putten welcomes New Methodist Church Minister

Clyde requests IC meeting on GTI and Golden Rock Resort

Oct 05, 2021 reporter 720 0

ORANJESTAD- Councilman Clyde van Putten (PLP) has sent a formal request to have an Island Council 'Central Committee' meeting about developments at GTI and Golden Rock resort, although for different reasons. Regarding GTI, Van Putten said that in recent … [Read more] about Clyde requests IC meeting on GTI and Golden Rock Resort

New Political Party on Bonaire: M21

Oct 02, 2021 reporter 498 0

Kralendijk- Bonaire has a new political party: Movementu 21 or -in short- M21. The new party is the initiative of independent council lady Daisy Coffie. Coffie, back in September 2020 had declared herself independent in Bonaire's Island Council after … [Read more] about New Political Party on Bonaire: M21

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