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Saba to explore feasibility of wind energy

Aug 03, 2020 reporter 139 0

Saba already has two solar parks, both located at the airport which largely contribute to the local production of electricity. The Bottom, Saba - The Public Entity Saba, the Saba Electric Company (SEC) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy are exploring ways to further expand the share of renewable energy. One of the options is wind energy. For this purpose, SEC has contracted Pondera Consult BV to carry out a feasibility … [Read more] about Saba to explore feasibility of wind energy

Saba prepares phased implementation single-use plastics ban

Aug 03, 2020 reporter 227 0

The Bottom, Saba - The Public Entity Saba is preparing the phased implementation of the single-use plastic products ban in 2021. A legislation proposal has been drafted and sent to the Island Council for deliberation. An official public consultation on the … [Read more] about Saba prepares phased implementation single-use plastics ban

Coral Spawning Action

Aug 03, 2020 reporter 179 0

Kralendijk - Ever experienced stars undersea? Once a year corals will reproduce in a dazzling display where they release their egg and sperm bundles into the water column. The egg and sperm come together to form little coral larvae. CARMABI has been monitoring … [Read more] about Coral Spawning Action

Bonaire Caribbean Waterbird Census completed

Aug 03, 2020 reporter 272 0

Kralendijk - STINAPA completed the third round of Caribbean Waterbird Census this year. They observed many species of shore and water birds either nesting or with chicks. Some of these were laughing gulls, black necked stilts, least terns, common terns, … [Read more] about Bonaire Caribbean Waterbird Census completed

Chris Johnson’s Openness about Covid-19 infection is Refreshing

Aug 03, 2020 reporter 1157 0

Johnson over the weekend published a statement to communicate that he had contracted the Covid-19 virus. By Harald Linkels Philipsburg/The Bottom- The communication by the Dutch Representative in St. Maarten -and former Saban commissioner- Chris … [Read more] about Chris Johnson’s Openness about Covid-19 infection is Refreshing

Snorkel Fishing Patrolling in Bonaire Marine Park

Aug 02, 2020 reporter 343 0

Kralendijk - After seeing an increase of interest in snorkel fishing, the Marine Park Rangers will start strict patrols beginning August 1st in prohibited areas. Snorkel fishing is fishing with a line while snorkeling. This method of fishing, according to … [Read more] about Snorkel Fishing Patrolling in Bonaire Marine Park

St. Maarten Receives First US Flight

Aug 01, 2020 reporter 425 0

The first flight out of the US was welcomed today by various representatives from Government, the Tourism Sector and PJIA staff. Photo: PJIA Philipsburg- St. Maarten on Saturday welcomed its first international visitors from the United States … [Read more] about St. Maarten Receives First US Flight

Saba Registers two new Covid-19 Cases

Aug 01, 2020 reporter 1134 0

Photo: BES-Reporter. The Bottom, Saba- Saba's Island Governor, Jonathan Johnson confirmed on Saturday that the island had 2 new 'positive' cases of Covid-19. "As of today we have 2 positive cases of Covid-19. These are imported cases and who went … [Read more] about Saba Registers two new Covid-19 Cases

After 5 Years of Uninterrupted Service: Bonaire Suffers Black-out

Jul 31, 2020 reporter 388 0

Just a month ago WEB celebrated the fact that no blackout had occured for a period of 5 years. Photo: WEB N.V. Kralendijk- After 5 years and 1 month of uninterrupted service, Bonaire was reminded this morning what a blackout is all about. According to a … [Read more] about After 5 Years of Uninterrupted Service: Bonaire Suffers Black-out

Boat from Curacao capsized on the way to Venezuela

Jul 31, 2020 reporter 621 0

Willemstad - This morning, July 31, 2020, at 07:35, a call came in via VHF channel 16 to the Rescue & Coordination Center of the Coast Guard. The call came from the vessel “La Menta” that had 3 people taken out of the water after their boat capsized. … [Read more] about Boat from Curacao capsized on the way to Venezuela

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