News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
Philipsburg - The first Virtual 5k hosted by the Phi Chi Medical Fraternity of the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine raised over $1000 for the Nature Foundation St. Maarten. This event organized by Phi Chi Service Chair Julie Wancik … [Read more] about Phi Chi Medical Fraternity raises funds for Nature Foundation St. Maarten
The Bottom, Saba- On Tuesday, January 19, a man with initials W.B.G. of 60 years arrested for violation of the Opium Act BES. Pots with presumably hemp plants and hemp plants planted in the ground were found in the suspect's yard. The plants were … [Read more] about Man on Saba Detained with Marihuana plants
Kralendijk- The Dutch Caribbean islands are worried about the continuation of flights from Amsterdam, now that new travel restrictions have promted KLM to decide to abandon most long-haul flights. According to new measures taken by the Dutch Cabinet, … [Read more] about Islands worried about New Dutch Travel Restrictions
The Bottom, Saba - As part of the BES(t) 4 Kids program, a childcare cost price reducing subsidy has been introduced which lowers the monthly amount that parents have to pay for their child(ren) in day care and after-school care. The BES(t) 4 Kids program … [Read more] about Childcare subsidy for all parents on Saba
The Bottom, Saba - Since August 2020, the Saba Comprehensive School (SCS) is offering students the possibility to enroll in the Maritime Course Seaman Operations as part of their educational program. In this course, students learn how to navigate, use maritime … [Read more] about Saba’s Sea Rescue Foundation Donates “Erika” to School
Kralendijk - The Executive Council Bonaire wants to inform you that Mrs Wendy Pelk will be appointed as Island Secretary as of 1 March 2021. Pelk is currently Director of the municipality of Alkmaar. She has held this position since 2013. From April to May … [Read more] about Wendy Pelk new Island Secretary of the Public Entity Bonaire
Kralendijk - Bonaire has 69 active cases of Covid-19 on January 20, 2021. 1 of the 25 test results for Covid-19 is positive. 12 people recovered since yesterday. 3 people are in hospital due to Covid-19, two gets special care. Take a test if you feel sick. … [Read more] about Bonaire has 69 active cases of Covid-19
The Bottom, Saba -The Public Entity Saba on Tuesday sent an update to the local hospitality sector with regard to the upcoming vaccination program and the next phase of reopening the island. The sector was asked to encourage their employees to attend the … [Read more] about Saba Hospitality sector receives vaccination update
Kralendijk- Bonaire will receive freezers next week which are fit to store both the Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines. "Vaccination on Bonaire will start with the Pfizer Vaccine, but it is possible that at a later stage Moderna or the (yet to be approved) … [Read more] about Bonaire Receives Vaccine Freezers early next week
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- A freezer for the storage of the Moderna vaccine has arrived on Sunday January 17th and was subsequently placed in St. Eustatius. A final decision on exactly which vaccine will be used, Pfizer or Moderna, has not been taken as of … [Read more] about Freezer for Covid vaccines arrives in St. Eustatius