News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - The Jeems road project is expected to be completed in May 2021. Some of the roads have already been made accessible to the public. Work is currently being executed at the drain outflow which will be connected to the retention pond … [Read more] about Jeems Road Project on Statia Nearing Completion
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius – Thursday March 25th saw the return of Statia Taste of the Cultures (TOTC) which was the first held since the Covid-19 outbreak last March. Hosted by Statia Tourism, a celebratory mood pervaded throughout the Lion’s Den, with … [Read more] about First Statia ‘Taste of the Cultures’ for 2021 declared a resounding success
The Hague- The safety of children always comes first. Especially within a family. This must be clear, both in the European Netherlands and in the Caribbean Netherlands (Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba). That is why it is added to the BES Civil Code that … [Read more] about Children’s safety in the Caribbean Netherlands better regulated
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- Island Council member for the PLP Clyde van Putten said on Monday that he welcomed the move by Government to place running water to the various farms in the Zeelandia area. Van Putten however also noted that this was long overdue … [Read more] about Van Putten (PLP) Critical About Timing of Irrigation Project
Kralendijk- The second micro chipping campaign of dogs in Statia has started recently and will end April 30th, 2021. Dog owners can pass by the Veterinary office at LVV from Monday to Friday between of 3:00PM to 4:00PM, with their dog(s). The micro chipping … [Read more] about Veterinary Services Statia Continues Dog Micro Chipping
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius, The Bottom, Saba - At Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences (HVHL) in Leeuwarden, the sea urchin Diadema antillarum has been cultivated to help restore the coral reefs around Saba and St. Eustatius (Caribbean … [Read more] about Sea Urchin cultivated to restore coral reefs around Saba and St. Eustatius
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- Since the existence of the Chancellery of the Netherlands Orders, and that has been quite a few years, there has never been a newsletter. In the first newsletter published, there is also a piece of the Caribbean Netherlands and a … [Read more] about Statia’s Royal Decorating Committee mentioned in Dutch Newsletter
Waterlines which draw water from the wells are currently being placed in the Zeelandia area to supply farmers with sustainable water. Two wells, the ‘Spout and the Monroe’ well, will be used primarily for animal husbandry and farmers. Farmers who want … [Read more] about Statia places waterlines for farmers at Zeelandia
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - The Public Entity of St. Eustatius met recently with key stakeholders and has decided that Statia’s 2021 Carnival will be organized by the St. Eustatius Carnival Committee under strict local conditions and guidelines. One of the … [Read more] about Statia preparing for 2021 local Carnival
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - Deputy Government Commissioner Ms. Alida Francis met with Hoteliers, dive center representatives and the local Tourism Office on Thursday March 18th to discuss pertinent matters that relate to the tourism industry, including the … [Read more] about Statia Government Discusses Tourism Future with Sector