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Opinion: Chamber of Commerce should not be a self-feeding monster

Jan 09, 2022 Harald Linkels 467 2

An online petition against the drastic increase in the annual contribution of the Chamber of Commerce has been signed almost 700 times within a few days. There is great indignation about the unprecedented increase in fees on all three BES islands. What is striking in the discussion on the subject, is that hardly anyone is defending the Chamber. On the contrary, the Board and even the Management are widely reviled. Until a few days ago, the … [Read more] about Opinion: Chamber of Commerce should not be a self-feeding monster

Letter to the editor: ‘Opportunity or Oppression on Saba?’

Dec 04, 2021 reporter 768 0

Dear Editor, I write this letter on the cusp of Saba Day 2021. While the outside world celebrates with us, they are unaware of the reality of many Sabans employed within the Government Service, a reality that inveigles despair, frustration and … [Read more] about Letter to the editor: ‘Opportunity or Oppression on Saba?’

Passengers in the Dutch Caribbean are being fooled about reasons for high airfares

Nov 07, 2021 reporter 3946 0

At the end of April of this year, the managements of the six commercial airports in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom announced that they would intensify their cooperation. The Dutch Caribbean Cooperation of Airports (DCCA) was formalized with the signing of a … [Read more] about Passengers in the Dutch Caribbean are being fooled about reasons for high airfares

Letter to the editor: Lessons learned

Oct 28, 2021 reporter 495 0

United States forces recently pulled out of Afghanistan after twenty years of combat during which time thousands of US and Allied forces have been killed, tens of thousands wounded. Additionally, the casualties of Afghan military and civilians also ran into … [Read more] about Letter to the editor: Lessons learned

Applying magic to Caribbean tourism

Oct 24, 2021 reporter 1104 0

by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert Having aspirations to be part of the Caribbean tourism industry? Get education in hospitality programs of universities or academies, right? Not always right! Webinars or workshops of hospitality or tourism consultants, right? Not … [Read more] about Applying magic to Caribbean tourism

‘St. Eustatius Historical Foundation Board is malfunctioning’

Sep 06, 2021 reporter 1589 0

Dear Editor Please allow me some space in your well read paper that serves all the islands in the Windward Islands and beyond. To shed some light on the darkness of procedures and operations of some a subsidized Non-profit organization on … [Read more] about ‘St. Eustatius Historical Foundation Board is malfunctioning’

Opinion: May we never forget

Jul 01, 2021 reporter 1095 0

Dear Editor, I read somewhere and I quote: “Studying history will sometimes disturb you; Studying history will sometimes upset you; Studying history will sometimes make you furious and if studying history always makes you feel proud and happy, you probably … [Read more] about Opinion: May we never forget

Big fines for family visitors leaving Statia

Jun 15, 2021 Admin 837 1

Letter to the Editor by Chris Russell Despite a time of Covid, big fines of up to USD 1200 are being levied by the Immigration & Naturalisation Service (IND) on airport departing visitors from St. Eustatius who have overstayed their statutory three … [Read more] about Big fines for family visitors leaving Statia

Opinion: Globalisation and Bonaire

Jun 04, 2021 reporter 856 0

By Adnan Hassan In a world of globalisation, no island is an island. Bonaire is no different. We are being impacted by events around the world. And this impact will only increase. I see the changes daily. When I pick up my kids after school from … [Read more] about Opinion: Globalisation and Bonaire

Mister Knops: It is time to reorganize ZVK!

May 16, 2021 reporter 1096 0

Welcome Dutch caretaker State Secretary to Statia where you are likely to open a roundabout that communicates with about ten lonely vehicles per hour per day. Never have we seen on Statia such magnificent progress from you and your local civil servants and … [Read more] about Mister Knops: It is time to reorganize ZVK!

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