News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- The group of 5 General Engineering Corporation (GEC) employees on St. Eustatius are still in a limbo, when it comes to their employment status and a final resolution of their case. According to Charles Woodley from Al For 1 Union … [Read more] about GEC Employees Still Waiting on Solution
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- A group of 5 employees of General Engineering Corporation (GEC) on St. Eustatius have been left totally in the dark by the Company, when it comes to their employment status. While the company on the one hand insists the employees … [Read more] about Employees GEC Left Totally in the Dark and Without Salary
Kralendijk- There is still much unclear about the economic support package for entrepreneurs on the BES islands affected by the Corona crisis. An explanation provided last Friday by Eric Brakke (head of the RCN unit SZW) about the emergency measures during … [Read more] about Many Question marks surround Economic Support Package for BES-islands
Belastingdients / CN is aware of the enormous consequences of the Coronavirus and therefore takes measures to mitigate the consequences of the Coronavirus for entrepreneurs and private individuals by applying special deferral of payment. Who is eligible for … [Read more] about Tax Office CN with deferral of payments
The Hague- The Dutch Cabinet announced this afternoon a large package of measures regarding the maintenance of economic activity and associated jobs.The vast package of measures is announced in a 17-page letter.In their letter to the House of Representatives … [Read more] about Dutch Cabinet Considers Support for Islands due to Corona Crisis
Philipsburg – Port St. Maarten Management said on Tuesday that container ships carrying consumer-packaged-food-goods and household products out of Europe and the United States continue to call at the port as normal and according to schedule. Port St. … [Read more] about Cargo Operations and Container Ship Calls continue as Normal at Port St. Maarten
Willemstad- Curaçao has decided to close its borders for flights coming out of Europe. The decision was taken to lower the chances that the Corona virus is imported into the island. Yesterday saw a first confirmed case of a Corona virus patient who had … [Read more] about Curaçao Closes Airspace for European Flights
Kralendijk – The new Maduro and Curiel’s Bank (Bonaire)' Smart Branch' in Hato as of today is open to the public of the island. “We thank the community, and in particular our customers, for your patience during the renovation period. We are delighted that … [Read more] about Bonaire’s new MCB Smart Branch Opened
Kralendijk- The preparation for the renovation and renewal of the piers in the harbor of Kralendijk is progressing well. The planning is aimed at completing the work on the Nelson Petrus "Nello" Craane pier, the fishing pier and the Chachachapier before … [Read more] about Work Starts on new pier for Chachacha Beach
Kralendijk - In 2019, Bonaire saw the highest increase in trade deficit among the three islands of the Caribbean Netherlands. Saba’s deficit was up as well, while St Eustatius’ deficit was lower relative to 2018. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reports this based … [Read more] about Higher trade deficits on Bonaire and Saba in 2019