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P. O. Box 407, Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean, Phone 786-6518, 786-6125, www.bonairereporter.com email: [email protected] Since 1994 Winners of the Duo Xtreme Senior Class, Domingo De Lima and Frank Bohm, on the single track Duo Xtreme photo Duo Xteme photo he 4th Bonaire DuoXtreme Race took place on Sunday, the Ladies division. The Mixed Category was won by Bon- T 27 October in perfect weather. It was very successful aire residents Sarah de Groot and Sam Williams. The Sen- with 80 participants representing Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, ior Category (100+) was won by Bonaire’s own Frank Venezuela, St. Maarten, Netherlands, UK and Peru. Bohm and Domingo De Lima. The main category of Xtreme 83k was won by Arubans V. The Organization wants to thank all the sponsors and volun- Vrolijk and J.C. Ras in the men’s division and by C. Ver- teers (more than 50) who gave their support and contribution heggen and Z. Everon representing Bonaire and Aruba in to make this event a huge success again. was thawed. It was handed over to the Vet- A new This Week’s Stories erinary Department for further investigation operator will Duo Xtreme –2014 1 and destruction. take over Letters to the Editor Nikiboko South Then on September 18th, 248.5 grams of postal service Roundabout, Open Question, Recy- cocaine was found on a female passenger for Bonaire- cling Kudos 3 (44) coming from Curaçao. Again the co- St. Eustatius- Happy Birthday Ava Rose 3 caine was found inserted in private parts. Saba begin- Brave Girl Returns (Helmets) 3 (According to our sources the movements of ning January 1, 2014. Dushi Shoes Reopening 3 Bonaire Govt. photo a person concealing contraband within their The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs Useful Gadgets –Master Lock 3 body can be detected by trained Customs gave Flamingo Communications N.V. the Seven Summits Plus One 6 s we go to press it appears that all Officers. Ed.). concession for 10 years with a possible exten- Word On The Street 7 the requirements to reopen the More cocaine was intercepted on the same A sion of up to three years. BES Week Disappoints 7 Curoil Terminal in Hato have been met. day and flight. This time 2,578 grams of Flamingo Communications NV is a well- TCB Ready, Cruise Ships, more 8 Last Friday, an Antonov 12 cargo plane cocaine was hidden in a bag that was carried Edshel’s Nursery 9 (above) from Maastricht unloaded two by a male passenger (37). Finally, 643 known, respected company on Bonaire under Kaminda di Arte 10 pumps with a capacity of 10,000 liters / grams of cannabis was discovered on Sep- new leadership. It will expand its current Halloween 10 minute, at Flamingo Airport. The fire tember 21st in the lining of the luggage car- activities with mail services. The company is safety pumps were the last element needed ried by a female passenger (24) coming from currently attempting to make a seamless tran- Duo Xtreme photos 11 It is expected the terminal, which was or- Curaçao. sition with the existing concessionaire, Unbelievable Restaurant Sunset 11 dered closed because of safety concerns, NPNA, under a new name: Dutch Caribbean Direct US Ties-Xander Bogaerts 12 will reopen this week in time for the WILLEMSTAD--A crisis meeting was Flamingo Express NV. It was recognized that Price Fighter –Bondigro 12 monthly delivery of gasoline and diesel to called by Curaçao’s Minister of Economic declining mail volumes threaten the profit- Bon Doet Is On 12 Bonaire. The pumps will be installed at Development Stanley Palm after both the ability of traditional mail services. Therefore, Winning Photo 15 WEB. Kura Hulanda Hotel in Otrobanda and the new concession is based upon a 3-day Culinary Winners Honored 15 the casino of the Veneto Casino Holiday delivery. The local mail rate will be increased Tourism History Epilogue 16 As of next Saturday InselAir will no Beach Resort closed their doors. The hotel and will be 88 dollar cents. Royal Visit Schedule 16 longer operate the non-stop return flight was declared bankrupt last Friday, while The people on Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Gun Amnesty 16 between Miami and Bonaire. Starting management abruptly closed the casino Saba will soon get details about how the new Departments November 9th, all flights between Miami Thursday night and told all the workers and concessionaire (Dutch Caribbean Flamingo Flotsam & Jetsam 2 and Bonaire will connect to another plane guests to get out. The hotel, founded by Express NV) will do its jobs. On the Island Since (Cheky Zimmer- in Curacao. Although Bonaire bound pas- Jacob Gelt Dekker, is a favorite of Bonaire- man) 4 sengers will have to switch aircraft, all ans visiting Curacao. exporting easy and reliable. They assist with Bonaire On Wheels (Lada Samara luggage will be checked through to final The Kura Hulanda Lodge at Westpunt with effective and fast Customs clearance and provide Cabriolet) 6 destination so passengers do not have to 63 employees is still open, although it too is a single invoice for the shipments. Their part- Picture Yourself– Mt Rushmore 12 worry about picking up their luggage while facing financial difficulties and has been ners, AMCAR Freight in the US and IFC Inter- Sudoku, Sudoku Answer 13 in transfer. granted a stay of payment until January 24, national from Europe, provide weekly guaran- Classifieds 13 Consult website www.fly-inselair.com 2014. teed sailings, CCS, bi-weekly from Curacao. Tide Table, Sunrise & Sunset for more information on flight numbers and King Ocean Services works with them for con- Times, Moon Phase 13 times between Miami and Bonaire. Bonaire Govt. photo tainer-sized shipment and heavy equipment and of course, Federal Express is used for fast world- Shopping & Dining Guides 14 Last month Customs intercepted 990 wide shipment of documents and more with real- What’s Happening, Mast head, 17 grams of cannabis and 2,827 grams of time tracking. Contact Rocargo at 599 717-8922 Pet of the Week (Hanny and Fred) 18 cocaine on Bonaire, with a total street or email [email protected]. They have been Shelter News (Auction) 18 value of $66,435. And 123 kilos of rotten serving the Bonaire community for more than 30 Bonaire Sky Park (Night Sky Witch)19 meat was destroyed. years The Stars Have It ( Astrology) 19 th On September 10 , 2013 the members of the Physical Supervision Team (Team How to contact us The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season looks Find Bonaire Reporter on Face- Fysiek Toezicht) found 200 grams of can- set to go down as a big washout, marking the book. Press “Like” nabis on a female passenger (23) on a flight Bonaire has a new harbor boat. The first time in 45 years that the strongest storm to The Publisher: George DeSalvo from Curaçao. It appeared during further venerable 33-year-old Bubi was retired and form was just a minor Category 1 hurricane. [email protected] investigation that the woman had inserted replaced by a more modern boat, named However, The Netherlands WAS hit with Phone 786-6125 the cannabis in her private parts. The next The Editor: Laura DeSalvo Velos (registration B-1250). Harbor boats hurricane force winds on Monday, October 28. [email protected] day 147.5 grams of cannabis was discov- are used for patrols, line handling, towing, The most severe gales to hit the Netherlands Phone 786-6125 ered on a male passenger (33) also on a emergencies and the harbor pilot. Velos is since 1990 killed one woman in Amsterdam on Box 407, Bonaire, flight from Curaçao. The man had inserted powered by twin 810 Hp Cummins diesels, Monday and severely disrupted public transport Dutch Caribbean the cannabis in his private parts. Hamilton water-jets drive and capable of 64 throughout the country. Story tip or idea: th On September 17 , 123 kilos of meat was km./hr (35 knots). [email protected] intercepted. The meat, packed in 15 bags, , 786-6518 Live north of Bonaire? Cold winter days Available on-line at: was discovered on a Venezuelan fruit boat. Rocargo, the islands foremost ship- are coming, but not here. It is almost Christmas www.bonairereporter.com The captain did not declare the meat for per, reminds us that to ensure delivery for again! Do not wait until the last minute to book Printed Every Fortnight, customs clearance and lacked the relevant Christmas time, arrangements should be your vacation villa or condo. Sunbelt Realty has On-line every day, 24/7 license. The meat did not smell fresh and made early. Rocargo makes importing and (Continued on page 18) Next edition printing on Sunday, November 17 isit us at our new V and modern salon. Call for an appointment or just walk in. 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