News from Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
Philipsburg- Sint Maarten based Windward Island Airways International (Winair) as of July 4, 2019 will move to 2 daily frequencies between Sint Maarten and Curaçao. Winair says in a press statement, sent out today, that they are trying to meet demand on … [Read more] about Winair To Serve Curaçao with Double-daily Flights
Oranjestad- Aruba Airlines this week receives their new CRJ-200 airplane which already carries the Aruban P-4 registration. The arrival of the new aircraft means that Aruba Airlines will no longer depend on a wet-leased airplane, operated by a Canadian … [Read more] about New Airplane for Aruba Airlines
By René Zwart Kralendijk - Ir. J.G. (Jos) Hillen has been nominated by the Supervisory Board of Bonaire International Airport (BIA) as new interim director of the Government-owned corporation. Commissioner Elvis Tjin Asjoe welcomes the nomination. "During … [Read more] about Jos Hillen New Interim Director Flamingo Airport
Kralendijk- Bonaire International Airport (BIA) and Progressive Air Services (PAS) have signed a concession today for the handling of airlines by PAS as service provider. The concession, which has a duration of 7 years, contains agreements on the … [Read more] about Flamingo Airport Signs Contract with Progressive Air Services
Philipsburg - Sint Maarten based Winair has begun a new chapter in its history books as they officially re-opened their new headquarters adjacent to Princess Juliana International Airport with a ribbon cutting ceremony this May 29, 2019 following the soft … [Read more] about Official Opening of Winair’s New Headquarters
Kralendijk - The Executive Council formed by MPB and UPB wants to speed up the implementation of the Strategic Tourism Plan (STP). "Tourism is one of our main economic pillars and can make a significant contribution to the prosperity and well-being of the … [Read more] about EXCO Bonaire Wants Progress With Strategic Tourism Plan
Oranjestad -Last week STENAPA has been working on raking various trails on the island. According to the Park Organization, due to the dry season there are so many leaves covering the trails, that tourists may have trouble finding their way. STENAPA … [Read more] about STENAPA Working on Clearing Trails
The Bottom, Saba - Saba has gotten some important coverage and positive feedback with an article in Forbes Magazine. The article about Saba, written by Forbes contributor and travel writer Joni Sweet, describes the island a as "an island paradise that is … [Read more] about Positive PR for Saba in Forbes Magazine
Philipsburg - An important step has been taken in Sint Maarten to make tourism on the island 'greener' and thus more sustainable, with the recent introduction of Electric Vehicles ('EV's) for rental purposes. The initiative for the greener option was been … [Read more] about Electric Rental Vehicles Now Available in Sint Maarten
Oranjestad Statia Waste Solutions (SWS) is contributing to the separation of waste at the source. According to SWS, the bins are specially labeled -as can be seen on the picture- with guidelines for users. The separation of waste (at the source) is … [Read more] about Statia Waste Solutions Promotes Waste Separation at Airport