News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
© By Jerry Casius I am always pleased to see the original color scheme of Winair's Twin Otters, which was actually designed by yours truly, the undersigned, in 1966. When towards the and of that year the construction of Winair's very first Twin Otter … [Read more] about Winair’s ‘Logo-in-a-hurry’ still in use after 55 years
Philipsburg- According to information from the Coast Guard, a tugboat has sunk near Point Blanche in St. Maarten. The Coast Guard received a notification this morning, that the tugboat 'Jason' was encountering problems at sea. The tugboat was towing a … [Read more] about Tugboat Sinks near St. Maarten
Kralendijk, Philipsburg - His Majesty the King spoke in separate video conversations with the Island Governor of Bonaire and the Governor of St. Maarten on Wednesday afternoon 3 March. He was informed by Island Governor Edison Rijna of Bonaire and Governor … [Read more] about King speaks to Governors Holiday and Rijna
Philipsburg- The Vaccination Management Team (VMT) took notice of the issue which is circulating on social media since last Friday of persons, who presumably are not residing on the island, trying to register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Sint … [Read more] about St. Maarten wants to filter out Vaccine Tourists
Philipsburg - Recently, the Honorable Minister of VROMI, Mr. Egbert Doran, and the former Interim Manager of NV GEBE, Dr. Sharine Daniel, signed a Streetlight Management Agreement. This agreement allows NV GEBE to maintain and expand the streetlight grid. … [Read more] about VROMI and NV GEBE expands streetlight network
Philipsburg - On Monday, February 22nd, the Director of the National Recovery Bureau (NRPB) Claret Connor, the Honorable Minister in charge of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport (ECYS), drs. Rodolphe Samuel and the Director of Windward Roads Infrastructure … [Read more] about St. Maarten’s school repair program agreement signed
Philipsburg – The COVID-19 vaccines from the Netherlands arrived in St. Maarten on Friday, February 19, 2021, and was received by Prime Minister Silveria Jacobs. Accompanying the Prime Minister were Acting Minister of VSA, Ludmila de Weever, Special Envoy to … [Read more] about St. Maarten receives Vaccine, Residents encouraged to register
Philipsburg, The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) recently released its Disaster Risk Mitigation Manual to be used by the Park Management Organizations to lessen the impacts of weather-related disasters on … [Read more] about DCNA recently released its Disaster Risk Mitigation Manual
Philipsburg- The Worldbank wants to see continuity at the Princess Juliana International airport. A letter indicating the importance of adequate leadership was sent by the institution to the Government of St. Maarten. The Bank writes that as lender, they … [Read more] about World Bank wants to see Continuity at SXM Airport
Kralendijk, The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - In the Caribbean Netherlands, all employees are entitled to 16 weeks pregnancy and maternity leave. The employer must continue to pay the full salary during this period. In turn, employers can get this … [Read more] about Extension of measures for pregnant employees Caribbean Netherlands