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We are headquartered in Bonaire, with free-lance contributors on St. The BES-Reporter forms part of ABC Online Media, with sites as www.bes-reporter.com, www.bonaire.nu, www.curaçao.nu and www.koninkrijk.nu.

In total, about 8000 seats will become available for Aruba and Bonaire because of the extra flights.
08/07/2025

In total, about 8000 seats will become available for Aruba and Bonaire because of the extra flights.

KRALENDIJK – From December 15, 2025, to March 27, 2026, KLM will expand its flight schedule to Bonaire with two additional weekly flights via Aruba. This means extra connections between Amsterdam and Flamingo Airport on Fridays and Sundays, operated with an Airbus A330.

The latest Labour Force Survey Caribbean Netherlands by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reveals contrasting trends on these...
07/07/2025

The latest Labour Force Survey Caribbean Netherlands by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reveals contrasting trends on these smaller islands compared to Bonaire's robust growth.

ORANJESTAD/THE BOTTOM – While employment across Caribbean Netherlands continues to evolve, St. Eustatius and Saba are experiencing notable changes in their workforce composition. The latest Labour Force Survey Caribbean Netherlands by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reveals contrasting trends on thes...

The Guardianship Council on Bonaire has moved!
07/07/2025

The Guardianship Council on Bonaire has moved!

As of July 7, 2025, we look forward to welcoming you at our new location: Kaya Gresia 6 (the former WEB building).

Two shootings in broad daylight on Sunday have raised fresh concerns about public safety on Bonaire. Despite heightened ...
07/07/2025

Two shootings in broad daylight on Sunday have raised fresh concerns about public safety on Bonaire. Despite heightened police activity, it appears the situation remains far from under control.

Kralendijk – Bonaire was once again shaken by two shooting incidents on Sunday morning.

The initiative follows similar successful launches in Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire.
07/07/2025

The initiative follows similar successful launches in Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire.

Sint Maarten Qredits Launches Agriculture Business Academy in St. Maarten to Boost Local Agribusiness News Desk 15 seconds ago A total of 18 participants will start with the program. Photo: SXM Government PHILIPSBURG – Qredits has officially launched its first Agriculture Business Academy in St. M...

The government of Sint Maarten will soon introduce a gift policy for ministers. The policy regulates what ministers may ...
06/07/2025

The government of Sint Maarten will soon introduce a gift policy for ministers. The policy regulates what ministers may and may not accept or give.

PHILIPSBURG - The government of Sint Maarten will soon introduce a gift policy for ministers. The policy regulates what ministers may and may not accept or give.

The drill is a key step in both certification and improving public safety at the FDR Airport.
06/07/2025

The drill is a key step in both certification and improving public safety at the FDR Airport.

ORANJESTAD, St. Eustatius – On Thursday, July 3, 2025, F.D. Roosevelt Airport conducted a full-scale emergency drill as part of preparations for its first Aerodrome Certification. The exercise, mandated under ICAO Annex 19, aimed to test the effectiveness of the Airport Emergency Plan through a li...

While SEC says to regret the interruption, this is deemed necessary for some urgent maintenance.
06/07/2025

While SEC says to regret the interruption, this is deemed necessary for some urgent maintenance.

THE BOTTOM, Saba – The Saba Electric Company (SEC N.V.) has issued a public notice informing residents of The Bottom that the electricity supply will be temporarily interrupted on Monday, July 7, 2025.

Are local students on Bonaire being held back by the language of instruction? BHRO thinks so, and raises concerns about ...
06/07/2025

Are local students on Bonaire being held back by the language of instruction? BHRO thinks so, and raises concerns about systemic discrimination in education.

KRALENDIJK – The Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO) says it has submitted a complaint to international human rights bodies and the Dutch Ministry of Education regarding what it calls “systemic injustice” in Bonaire’s education system.

Felicia didn’t just earn the title — three of her four portraits were selected among the Top 10 in their categories.
05/07/2025

Felicia didn’t just earn the title — three of her four portraits were selected among the Top 10 in their categories.

LAS VEGAS - Photographer Felicia Schütte has been awarded the Icon Master title at the 2025 ICON International Photography Awards — held during the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International convention in Las Vegas.

According to NFSXM and AGRNSM the agreement was long overdue, as the island's ecosystem knows no borders.
05/07/2025

According to NFSXM and AGRNSM the agreement was long overdue, as the island's ecosystem knows no borders.

PHILIPSBURG – Two environmental organizations on the island of Saint Martin, the Nature Foundation Sint Maarten (NFSXM) and l’Association de Gestion de la Réserve Naturelle de Saint-Martin (AGRNSM), have officially signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in nature conserv...

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