News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
Kralendijk- For over a whole week now there have been no new Covid infections on Bonaire. According to the latest figures released by Government on Tuesday, the total number of active cases is now only 5 persons. Government still encourages anyone with any symptoms to submit themselves to a test. An appointment for testing can be set up by calling the number 0800-0800. … [Read more] about Bonaire Down to 5 Active Cases; no New Covid Infections
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- The Democratic Party (DP) in St. Eustatius believes that information about Statian Cultuer and History must form part of the educational system on the island. This is one of the action points mentioned in the DP "Manifesto", … [Read more] about DP Statia: Include Statian Culture and History in education system
Kralendijk- The number of 'active' Covid-19 cases in Bonaire has grown to a total of 7 on Tuesday. Governor Rijna during the Island Council meeting Tuesday evening described the situation as 'serious'. Government has called a press conference for … [Read more] about Number of Active Cases in Bonaire Grows to 7
Kralendijk - Bonaire’s Central Dialogue is pleased that the cabinet of the Netherlands has heeded the request of the central dialogues of Bonaire and St. Eustatius to extend the emergency support measures for the Caribbean Netherlands. Additionally, the … [Read more] about Central Dialogue pleased with Extension of Emergency Package
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- Once again there is unhappiness among employees of an international company operating in St. Eustatius; this time at Intertek Caleb Brett. According to All for 1 (AF1) Union Leader Charles Woodley, who met with disgruntled workers … [Read more] about Industrial Action looms at Intertek Caleb Brett
Kralendijk- Governor Edison Rijna will serve a second term of 6 years. This has recently been decided by King Willem Alexander. The news was conveyed today by the State Secretary of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations, Raymond Knops. During his … [Read more] about Second Term for Governor Edison Rijna (Bonaire)
Kralendijk- Gym and other sport locations will be allowed to open back to the public starting May 6th, 2020. This was communicated by Island Governor Edison Rijna and deputy Governor Curvin George in their bi-weekly press conference. The permission to … [Read more] about Gyms on Bonaire can Reopen starting May 6, 2020
Willemstad - If you are a U.S. citizen attempting to return the United States from the Dutch Caribbean and have been unable to secure a commercial flight, please note the following information announced on April 28th by the U.S. Consulate of Curaçao. The … [Read more] about Spirit Airlines will operate a humanitarian flight on May 10, 2020 for U.S. citizens staying in Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- The Public Entity of St. Eustatius is increasing efforts to make sure sufficient fresh meat and crops will remain available at all times. As a result of the Covid 19 pandemic, the logistics of imported food supply has become … [Read more] about St. Eustatius to Step Up Local Production of Meat, Vegetables and Fruit