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Kunuku Shimaruku, PO Box 407, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Phone Next Week See pg. 10 790-8988, 790-6518, email: reporter@bonairenews.com Since 1994 he meeting to set a date sublime combination of Carib- Table of Contents T for setting a new date for bean flavored jazz mixed with the dissolution of the Antilles jazz from other parts of the world. This Week’s Stories was postponed. Dutch techno- And if you really want to get up Flotsam & Jetsam, Constitution crats announced last month that close to your favorite musicians Bench 2 they believe the islands can’t at- join a late night jam session at one Waterlands Art Wall 3 Marine Park Algae Search 3 tain their new status before De- of Bonaire's hotspots. Don't miss Salba Nos Lora Art 6 cember 2010. Reasons given were it. Dutch Soccer team to visit 7 that the Consensus Kingdom As a prelude to the festival be at Bonfysio –Fit & Healthy 8 Laws have to be approved by the Kas di Arte on May 21 for an Ombudsman Visit 9 Dutch Second Chamber first. Opening Art Exhibition with live Bonaire Jazz Festival 2008 10 Curaçao and St. Maarten want the jazz starting at 5 pm followed by Asyla Ten Holt Art Show 11 status change for the islands to an Indonesian meal with live jazz Bonaire’s Dolphin Groupies 11 happen before the next Parliamen- at The Reef Restaurant. Letters to the Editor (SGB Is- tary elections which were to occur Page 10 has full details. Presale sues, Quad Control, Algae No 13 The Seven Colors and Mam- in early 2010. Tickets at: Plaza Resort, Divi X Bonaire’s 21-meter-long version of The Hague’s 50-meter long “Constitution Bench” has been built at the Mentor inter- paria Cutu 18 A final decision on a realistic Flamingo Resort, Flamingo Book- Bonaire On Wheels (Land plan for constitutional change is store, Valerie's Airport Shop and section. Citizens concerned about their future when Bonaire be- Rover) 19 supposed to be taken during the the Hotel Rochaline. comes a Dutch municipality created it to illustrate their fear that political consultation scheduled following the shift they won’t be treated equally as European Weekly Features for May 22. X Want even more jazz? Lis- Dutch. (See the article,“Implosion of the Netherlands Antilles,” in Flotsam & Jetsam 2 ten to Mega Jazz on the air! the last issue of The Reporter.). Profiles– Eddie Christiaan 5 X In anticipation of the upcom- Mega Jazz is a weekly two-hour The original bench in The Hague at Hofweg, near Binnenhof, Bonairean Voices (Animal Lov- ers) 7 ing restructuring, by a vote of 14 program for jazz lovers, presented says “Everybody in the Netherlands is treated equally in equal to three, the Antillean Parliament by Guus Gerritsen and Henk Sudoku Puzzle 7 situations. Discrimination because of religion, creed, political incli- Sudoku Answer 12 made December 15 Kingdom Roozendaal. Listen on FM 101.1 nation, race, sex or on any other grounds is not allowed.” The Bon- Dining & Shopping Guides 12 Day, a new official holiday in every Sunday and Thursday from aire bench has the same text as the one in the Netherlands but sub- Tide Table 13 the Netherlands Antilles. It will 8 to 10 pm. Or go to stitutes the second sentence (Discrimination…) with a Papiamentu Reporter Masthead 13 replace the Day of the Antilles www.megafm.com for live translation of the first sentence. Classifieds 14 which was October 21. streaming or download of the last Picture Yourself (Spain, Baha- broadcast. mas ) 15 MARC Director, Dr. Jay Haviser, delegation, Shakairo Oleana. One X Beginning last month resi- Every week there will be new Did You Know (Fiddler Crab) and discussed youth, heritage, young man confessed to making dents of the Netherlands Antil- guests (musicians and jazz lovers) 15 science and culture with their the “crofty bomb” – an easily as- les have had to specify a reason with favorite CDs and recordings, What’s Happening 16 counterparts on Bonaire. sembled mixture of highly reac- Sky Park (Mars/Manger) 17 when they either send or receive an overview of all jazz spots on One of the group’s recommen- tive chemicals in a plastic con- Pet of the Week (Henk-dog) 18 NAf 150.000 or more from their Bonaire, Aruba and Curacao, dations was for Bonaire to map tainer – and throwing it at mem- Star Power-Astrology 17 account. The transferring com- listing of the jazz festivals and a and tag its oldest and historic trees bers of a Bonaire delegation, said Island View (Friends) 19 mercial bank has the responsibil- lot of swinging old and new jazz. as was done on St. Maarten. St. Maarten Police Chief, Taco ity to get the information. The programs were initiated and Stein. In a press release the Central XRincon’s Catholic Church directed by Haviser, with Anita The injuries to the victim was How to contact us Bank of the Netherlands Antilles will be 150 years old this month Letters to the Editor: Broer of St. Maarten and Jackie not severe. Nevertheless, the said the decision had been taken with lots of activities to celebrate, Reporter@bonairenews.com Bernabela on Bonaire. SIMARC young bomb makers could be tried in light of its task to regulate pay- according to the organizing com- Story tip or idea: and BONAI are designed to for attempted murder, as the reac- ments to and monies received mittee. This Friday, May 16, at info@bonairereporter.com stimulate more high school stu- tion of a crofty is very unstable, Print and Online from abroad. the Centro di Bario in Rincon dents to take an interest and active highly unpredictable and has Advertising: historian Bòi Antoin will speak of role in scientific research of their proven to be even fatal. The con- laura@bonairenews.com the church’s history at 8 pm. Then Archives: island’s culture and environment. struction and aftermath of a crofty on the 22, 23 and 24 there will be Bonairenews.com, then click The youth exchange is spon- bomb can be seen on You Tube. ceremonies in the church begin- on “Go to Archives” sored by EU-funded Support to The Governor of the Island Ter- The Publisher: ning at 7 pm. On Sunday, May the Netherlands Antilles Youth ritory of St. Maarten, Franklyn E. George@bonairenews.com 25, another celebration and toast Development Program -SNADYP Richards, sent a personal letter of will be held in the church starting and the Obersi Group of Compa- solidarity to Bonaire’s people and The Bonaire Reporter, at 10 am. nies. Next month BONAI students Governor shortly after the inci- P. O. Box 407, Bonaire, Neth. Antilles. will go to St. Maarten. dent. X Seventeen teenagers, mem- Phone 790-8988 bers of the St. Maarten Archae- Phone 790-6518 X In an unrelated incident, St X Selling prices of Dutch Available on-line at: X This year the Bonaire Hei- ology Centre, SIMARC, were Maarten authorities have ar- homes are expected to rise www.bonairereporter.com neken Jazz Festival promises to on Bonaire last week for a three rested five young men they say around 3% annually according to be the best yet. In the past few -day exchange with Bonaire were involved in tossing a Rabobank analysts. The median Published every two weeks years we have been very fortunate archaeology students, members homemade bomb at the Bonaire house price in Holland is currently Next edition printing on May 28, to have some of the world’s most of the Bonaire Archaeological 2008. sports delegation three weeks €244.000 ($378,000), up €6.000 talented and successful musicians Institute (BONAI). The young- ago, resulting in injury to one of ($9,300) from last year. In the US perform. This year you will find a sters were accompanied by SI- the soccer coaches of the Bonaire (Continued on page 4) Unique Gifts for you and yours… SCOOTER & BIKE SALES & REPAIR Books and magazines for a breezy afternoon Peugeot, Kymco Loekie, Giant Gazelle Brands read… chocolates and candies for the sweetest Parts and accessories for any brand scooter or bike of teeth… toys for tots of all ages... Bike Clothes for Everyone Kaya Grandi #61 VALERIE’S AIRPORT SHOPS Across from INPO Airport Shopping,.... "Localized" Open: 8:30-12:30, 2:00-5:30 N OPE Owner Operated TE! Phone 717-5324/ LA Fax 717-5610 freewieler@flamingotv.net Page 2 Bonaire Reporter May 16-30, 2008 onaire’s top art students B from the high school have changed the look of Bonaire for arriving air travelers. The fea- tureless wall surrounding the Waterlands Village complex opposite the airport has been transformed into a permanent art BMP photos exhibition. Following an art competition with 70 entries, 11 finalists were chosen by a three-member jury to reproduce their artistry on the wall. SGB art teacher Gemma van der Linden organized the young artists. From the 11 final- Trudy Bos photo ists a winning team will be se- lected and will be awarded a Toshiba laptop computer and an I-Pod. Popular Bonairean artist Norwin (Nochi) Coffie painted the Waterlands Village logo. Trudy Trenidad-Bos, who organ- f you see this algae please ized the event, thanked all vol- I report it to the Bonaire unteers and especially Krioyo National Marine Park. Paint. Press release/ G.D. Please note location, date, Herman van Leeuwen approximate extension of the photo patch and depth. Any picture will be appreciated. If you need more information please contact a dive shop manager or Ramon at the BNMP.

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