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Request from Ms. Zeeland crew to spend leave time on Bonaire is granted
The MS Zeeland crew has submitted an application to spend their recreational time on Bonaire. The 70 crew members have been ...
Speech Island Governor Rijna May 12th, 2020
Today, May 12th, is International Nurses Day. Every year, those who work in the healthcare sector are honored on the birthday of ...
Caribbean Netherlands population up by over 800 in 2019
On 1 January 2020, the population of the Caribbean Netherlands stood at nearly 26 thousand, i.e. 830 more than one year ...
Reappointment Island Governor Bonaire
On the recommendation of the State Secretary for the Interior and Kingdom Relations Mr Edison Rijna was reappointed as the Island ...
Reappointment Island Governor Saba
On the recommendation of the State Secretary for the Interior and Kingdom Relations Mr Jonathan Johnson was reappointed as the ...
Systematic repatriation of residents from the Netherlands starts
From Tuesday May 12th, 2020 residents of Bonaire are systematically repatriated from the Netherlands. Over 80 people who ...
Returning to Bonaire from other islands now possible
Residents of Bonaire who are stuck on Curaçao, Saba and St. Eustatius have the opportunity to return home as of today, May 8th. ...
Corona Smart: maximum of 50 people, for adults both social distancing and hygiene important
As of May 6 2020, the new Emergency Ordinance COVID-19 with ‘Corona Smart’ measures applies. The ban on all events and meetings ...
Schools to reopen on May 11th, children do not have to maintain social distance
It is not necessary for children up to 17 years old to maintain social distance while playing, doing sports or when they go back ...
Progress in repatriating residents
After evaluation of the first group of returnees that arrived on April 17th, a next repatriation flight will arrive on Bonaire on ...