News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
Oranjestad- The Prosecutor's Office (OM BES) has decided to dismiss a case against an off-duty police officer in St. Eustatius who had drawn allegedly his gun during a brawl on November 2, 2016. A criminal investigation was launched by OM BES on November 3, … [Read more] about Prosecutor’s Office drops case against Officer suspected of drawing gun during brawl
Kralendijk- The car of 'Breaking News' reporter Aimed Ayubi was quite heavily damaged after one or more assailants jumped over the fence of his home at Kaya Finlandia in the early morning hours of today. The assailants first broke one of the windows of the … [Read more] about Car of Aimed Ayubi (Live99 FM) heavily damaged by fire works
Oranjestad- In spite of recent positive news regarding the Statia Waste Management Company preparing to become operational, the reality at present is that residents have seen garbage piling up in their homes or business place in recent weeks. Many residents … [Read more] about Statia residents fed up with garbage situation
Kralendijk- The flight schedule of Insel Air today was in a state of total disarray, which lead to chaos and confusion on the various flights to and from Curaçao. Flight 812 from Quito to Curaçao was scheduled for 5.30AM, but was rescheduled to 7.10 PM. Flight … [Read more] about Insel flight schedule in state of total disarray (again!)
Kralendijk- C3, formerly known as Zenitel Caribbean, has taken over the Obersi Electronics radio network on Bonaire as of January 1, 2017. Alvin Obersi and Obersi Electronics began to offer the service in collaboration with then ‘Radio Holland’ in 1986. … [Read more] about C3 takes over Obsersi Electronics Radio service
Kralendijk- As is the local tradition, a group of Masqueraders visited the government building to wish the Lieutenant Governor a happy New Year. The group was received by acting Lieutenant Governor, Mrs. Evangelina Cicilia-Betancourt. Cicilia-Betancourt … [Read more] about Maskarada visits Governor for New Year
Kralendijk- Island Council member Michael Pieters is highly critical of the way the third budget amendment was approved last week, December 29th 2016, in the Island Council. According to Pieters, the amendment was not made public in a timely fashion, while … [Read more] about Council member Pieters (PDB) highly critical of approved budget amendment
Oranjestad- Participants to the New Year's Splash 2017 jointly organized by Scubaqua and The Old Gin House had a lot of fun with the yearly early-morning dive into the sea in front of Scubaqua. A mix of people living in Statia and dive guests enjoyed the dance … [Read more] about Lots of fun with New Year’s Splash in Statia
Kralendijk- First baby of the year on Bonaire, Niösha Jeanty, was born yesterday at 10.23 in the evening at Fundashon Mariadal. As customary, the parents of the first born baby of the year got a visit from MCB's Lito, who was accompanied by Managing Director … [Read more] about Niösha Jeanty firstborn baby on Bonaire
The Bottom- Saba was early this year in welcoming the first baby of the new year. Jayla Jaharianna Leslian Hassel was born this morning at 9.23 AM at the A.M. Edwards Medical Center on Saba. Dr. Gijs Koot and nurse Naomi Wilson safely delivered the youngest … [Read more] about Early first baby on Saba