News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- The Progressive Labour Party has won the elections held on October 21, 2020 in St. Eustatius for a new Island Council. The PLP won 3 seats on the Island Council, while the rival DP won 2 seats of the total 5 seats in Statia's … [Read more] about PLP Wins Election St. Eustatius
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius- The elections for a new Island Council, which were held today, have resulted in a high number of voters on the island. While at first there seemed to be little enthusiasm for the elections, seeing that full democratic powers were … [Read more] about High Voter turnout in Statia Elections
Kralendijk - There are no additional positive case of Covid-19. On October 21st there are 4 active cases of Covid-19 on Bonaire. 124 persons have recovered and 1 person has been admitted to hospital. It remains important that everyone gets tested in case … [Read more] about No additional positive case of Covid-19 for Bonaire
Kralendijk, The Bottom, Saba, Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - On Wednesday the 21st of October, the proposal to amend the Electricity and Drinking Water (BES) will be open for consultation. In the summer of 2019, the proposed amendments were already consulted … [Read more] about Consultation amendment of the Act Electricity and Drinking Water BES
The Bottom, Saba -In Q3 2020, consumer goods and services on Saba were 1.6 percent cheaper than one year ago. Prices also decreased on St Eustatius by 3.3 percent and on Bonaire prices were 4.8 percent cheaper than one year previously. For all three islands, … [Read more] about Saba Consumer Prices fall in third quarter
Oranjestad, St. Eustatius - In Q3 2020, consumer goods and services decreased on St Eustatius by 3.3 percent. On Bonaire prices were 4.8 percent cheaper than one year previously. On Saba prices decreased by 1.6 percent year-on-year . For all three islands, … [Read more] about Consumer prices in Statia fall in third quarter
Kralendijk -In Q3 2020, consumer goods and services on Bonaire were 4.8 percent cheaper than one year previously. Prices also decreased on St Eustatius and Saba, by 3.3 percent and 1.6 percent year-on-year respectively. For all three islands, these were the … [Read more] about Consumer prices in Bonaire fall in third quarter
Kralendijk - On Monday 19 October, a collision took place on the Kaya Nikiboko North at about 21:00. The driver of a scooter looked back because he had dropped something and lost his balance and hit the wall of the fence of the house. The driver suffered … [Read more] about Scooter collision Kaya Nikiboko North Bonaire
Kralendijk - The Government of Bonaire has decided not to allow the traditional arrival of Sinterklaas to Bonaire this year. Instead, there will be an alternative digital program. From this year onward, just as is the case in The Netherlands, the … [Read more] about No traditional arrival of ‘Sinterklaas’ this year on Bonaire
Kralendijk - According to statistics from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Bonaire's income inequality is the most stable among the islands of the Caribbean Netherlands. Its Gini coefficient had a value of 0.40 in 2018. The disparities in … [Read more] about Income Inequality Bonaire relatively Stable over the years