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Entrepreneurs Saba & Statia: More Support Measures Imperative!

Jul 30, 2020 reporter 645 0

Many businesses experience a hard time on the 2 smaller BES-islands. Photo: Para Mira Statia Oranjestad/The Bottom- Entrepreneurs in Saba and Statia are feeling the full brunt of the COVID-19 crisis and, in some cases, fear for the very survival of their businesses. A group of entrepreneurs from both islands have come together to compile a letter for Statia's Government Commissioner Marnix van Rij and Island Governor of Saba, Jonathan … [Read more] about Entrepreneurs Saba & Statia: More Support Measures Imperative!

Bonaire prepares for Better Support in Problematic Debt Situations

Jul 27, 2020 reporter 320 0

Kralendijk - As part of the debt assistance by the Public Entity Bonaire (OLB), also known as the campaign "Wak Bo Sèn", a successful second consultation round took place. During the consultation round that was held with interested organizations, a further … [Read more] about Bonaire prepares for Better Support in Problematic Debt Situations

Consumer prices Caribbean Netherlands down in Q2 2020

Jul 15, 2020 reporter 292 0

Kralendijk - In the second quarter of 2020, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 1.4 percent cheaper than one year previously. Prices also decreased on St Eustatius and Saba, by 1.3 percent and 1.1 percent year-on-year respectively. This is reported by … [Read more] about Consumer prices Caribbean Netherlands down in Q2 2020

Chogogo Resort Bonaire Takes Shape

Jul 12, 2020 reporter 2042 0

Under the normally sunny skies the white structure looks quite striking and appealing. Photo: BES-Reporter Kralendijk- The new Chogogo 'Time to Smile" Resort being constructed on the terrains of the former Sunset Beach hotel is slowly but surely taking … [Read more] about Chogogo Resort Bonaire Takes Shape

Election of new Saba Business Association Board

Jul 10, 2020 reporter 407 0

The Bottom, Saba - On Tuesday July 7, 2020 a meeting with the business community of Saba was held at the Eugenius Johnson Center to revive the Saba Business Association (SBA). For quite a few years, the SBA was headed by Wolfgang Tooten who had been … [Read more] about Election of new Saba Business Association Board

First Investment in Saba: PCN acquires Breadline Plaza

Jul 08, 2020 reporter 925 1

The Bottom, Saba- Stichting Pensioenfonds Caribisch Nederland (PCN) has completed its first investment in Saba with the acquisition of the Breadline Plaza complex located in Windwardside. Breadline Plaza is a unique complex and loved by local residents. The … [Read more] about First Investment in Saba: PCN acquires Breadline Plaza

Caricham Elects New Executive At First Agm

Jul 08, 2020 reporter 256 0

Philipsburg - CARICHAM, the Network of Caribbean Chambers of Commerce, elected Dr. Thackwray “Dax” Driver, President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Trinidad & Tobago Energy Chamber as its new Chairperson and Mr. Andrew Satney, Executive … [Read more] about Caricham Elects New Executive At First Agm

Procurement policy RCN: 91% local in first half 2020

Jul 07, 2020 reporter 534 0

Kralendijk - In the past half year, Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland procured 91 per cent of its commissions locally. The amount involved in the first half of 2020 was about 15 million dollars. In 2019, 88 per cent of procurement commissions – approximately 33 … [Read more] about Procurement policy RCN: 91% local in first half 2020

PM Gonsalves praises CARICOM achievements, says challenges must strengthen movement

Jul 07, 2020 reporter 275 0

Chair of CARICOM, Dr. the Hon. Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana - Friday, 3 July 2020)- The challenges of nature and the global political economy must … [Read more] about PM Gonsalves praises CARICOM achievements, says challenges must strengthen movement

Brainstorming with Shop Keepers about Tourism Recovery Plan Bonaire

Jun 28, 2020 reporter 578 0

Commissioner Tjin Asjoe shared ideas from the Executive Council about tourism recovery with shop owners in a meeting last Thursday. Kralendijk- On Thurday another brainstorm session was held regarding the recovery of cruise tourism. This time the project … [Read more] about Brainstorming with Shop Keepers about Tourism Recovery Plan Bonaire

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