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Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 27-Sept. 10, 2010, Page n ning after much debate with a 17 XThe Dutch Ministry of Table of Contents O -4 vote margin. This was a step Housing, Spatial Plan- This Week’s Stories Friday, necessary to formalize the crea- ning and the Environ- th the13 , tion of new countries St. Maarten ment (Ministerie van Waste Water Treatment Plant 2 Bonaire’s and Curaçao, allow the BES is- Volkshuisvesting, Ruim- Power Plus For Bonaire –Operation planned lands Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and telijke Ordening en Mi- (part 5) 3 referen- Saba, to become part of Holland lieubeheer- VROM) Parrot watch– Loras Grow Up 6 Letters to the Editor -Power Plus, Salinja dum was postponed until fur- and dismantle the existing Neth- signed an agreement ther notice. The Island Council erlands Antilles on October 10. Vllijt 7 with the Bonaire Execu- Nature Report 7 adopted an amendment stating a A two-thirds majority was tive Council to provide a Tonky Frans-Stichting Project Ambassa- referendum would be held “on a needed for approval. The mem- temporary waste water dor 10 date to be determined later per bers of Parliament from DP- purification system. Congratulations Daysi 10 Island Ordinance.” Statia, the Democratic Party of The waste waters from Three Generations of Pianists 10 The action effectively cancelled Bonaire, and the two members the hotels in the coastal area will be removed by vacuum tankers. New Pelikaan School, New Kids 11 the Island Government's attempt of the Curaçao “Pueblo Sober- Treatment will consist of aerating, silt removal and lowering the Welcome Back Nazario 11 to test the mood of the people ano” Party voted against the level of nitrogen. The treated water will be reused for the cultiva- Cruise Tourism Workshop 15 Wounded Warriors Visit 15 prior to the integration of the charter change. tion of fast-growing feed crops for goats. island with Holland on Octo- Honored- George Buckley, Jack Chalk 15 The temporary waste water treatment will be financed by Dutch Dogs Banned From Beaches 17 ber10, 2010. The referendum's WILLEMSTAD — Keep Ministries. The installation will become island property and will Shelter Flea Market 18 outcome in any case would not your gas tank topped up. A be managed by WEB, according to an RSC press release. ———————————————— have affected the integration. shortage of fuel may be immi- The temporary waste water purification system is to bridge Departments The amendment was offered by nent for Curaçao and Bonaire. the gap until the installation of a municipal sewage system in Flotsam & Jetsam 2 independent councilman An- Despite contractual obligations the coastal area and a permanent sewage water treatment On The Island Since (Jan Jaap van Al- thony Nicolaas. Opposition from Venezuela towards Cura- plant. The capacity of this plant – which will be financed by the menkerk) 4 leader Ramonsito Booi asked for çao, the Isla refinery announced EU and the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Man- Picture Yourself—Barranquilla, Colombia a vote but his four-person faction last Thursday that there was only 6 agement (Ministerie van Verkeer en Waterstaat - V en W) – will Sudoku Puzzle 7 got up and left without voting, 9500 cubic meters of fuel in be double that of the temporary installation. Bon Quiz #36 (Sea Beans) 7 leaving the amendment to be stock. No fuel has been produced Florida Aquastore & Utility Construction has been named to Bonaire Voices– Enhance Your Intelli- accepted by the four Democratic in Curaçao since its refinery has direct construction of the temporary treatment plant. gence 9 party members and Nico- been closed because of technical More than three years ago environmentalists raised concerns What’s Happening , Cruise Ships 12 laas. One of the matters that problems. Curoil and the Board that effluent from shore-side homes, hotels, restaurants and Reporter Masthead 12 came up during the meeting was of Governors are currently look- Classifieds 13 businesses was harming Bonaire's fringing reef by encourag- Tide Table, Sunrise & Sunset Times, that the cost of conducting the ing for solutions. According to ing algae production. Despite promises for fast action it has Moon Phase 13 referendum was estimated to be Curoil, the current stock is only taken until now just to get a contract. Shopping & Service Directory 14 NAƒ 500.000. The budget ap- sufficient for seven days. The new facility will be located on LVV (Agricultural Depart- Panchito Kids’ Corner 16 proved earlier was only NAƒ However, it is possible to pur- ment) land and is to be operational next year. The Dutch Govern- Body Talk – What Can I Eat? 16 350.000. chase the fuel directly from ment had budgeted €50,000 for the project in 2009. Upon com- Bonaire On Wheels -Vanessa’s PdVSA or elsewhere, but that Off-Road Rover 17 pletion the facility will be the responsibility of the island govern- Bon Quiz Answer 17 X Even though the Bonaire may result in a considerable in- ment. Sudoku Solution 17 Island Council seems to have crease in the cost price because if Panchito Kids’ Corner Solution 17 fuel must be purchased on a indefinitely postponed the Bijleveld-Schouten last week. 2010, announced the Dutch Pet of the Week (Elizabeth) 18 short-term contract. In addi- planned Bonaire referendum, Central Bureau for Statistics Did You Know (Cocolithophores) 18 according to published reports, tion, the local economy could be Sky Park (Giant Triangle) 19 X THE HAGUE--The (CBS) last Tuesday. Café Astrology 19 seriously destabilized if there is the Referendum Commission Dutch economy grew In the first six months, 1,310 no fuel available, because air- has not received instructions strongly in the second quar- Antilleans came to the Nether- How to contact us craft cannot refuel and the power Letters to the Editor: from the Executive Council on ter of 2010, mainly through lands while 1,127 people re- plant cannot produce electricity. [email protected] whether or not to continue increased exports. Annualized, turned to the islands, an immi- Story tip or idea: The imminent shortage of fuel [email protected] preparations for the referen- the increase was 2.1%, com- gration surplus of 183 persons. locally is due to the Crude Dis- The Publisher: dum. Constitutional Expert [email protected] pared with 0.6% in the previ- The CBS considers only im- tiller 3 (CD-3) unit not being Douwe Boersema was hired by ous quarter. migrants who were born on the Box 407, Bonaire, started up yet. 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Page 2 Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 27-Sept. 10, 2010, the problem. At 11:09 am on Thursday, August 12, Bonaire was first supplied with elec- tricity from the new EcoPower plant near BOPEC. At that time a test of the new facility was begun by WEB, Bonaire's island-owned utility. WEB's Aggreko generators at Hato and Trans World Radio are silent. The following Friday a strong thunder- storm hit the island, the type which some- times caused outages in the past, but the power continued uninterrupted. Ecopower graphics The first blackout was on Tuesday, Au- t 9 am on Friday, August 20, the gust 17, at 1:09. The problem was caused for Bonaire" for details of the new sys- reliability of the electrical supply. A new electrical power plant near by a truck hitting a high tension line on tem. Now that the Ecopower plant is in com- BOPEC began commercial operation. At Kaya Amsterdam. According to their The challenges of building a state-of-the mercial operation it will be put up for 9:09 am power failed all over Bonaire. press release WEB personnel quickly dis- -art power plant cannot be overstated. sale. As a result of the recent world fi- “Embarrassing,” said Hans Linkels, the covered the cause of the problem and be- Consider Bonaire’s hot, windy, salty air, nancial crisis, Ecopower’s parent com- manager of Ecopower, the owner of the gan the steps needed to reconnect the the long lead time and distance to get pany, Ecocern, went bankrupt. But, under power plant. “It happened because our WEB grid to the Ecopower plant. By 5 equipment, basic logistics plus the fact the terms of the contract, the Rabobank of protection circuits are very sensitive and pm power was restored to all areas of that the island has to import virtually all the Netherlands guaranteed completion of the double power feed has not been Bonaire. the skilled people needed to do the techni- the power plant. The fiduciary trustee of hooked up yet. But in a few months eve- A high voltage cable short circuit near cal jobs. The completed plant is highly the bankruptcy proceedings decided not to rything should be adjusted and this won’t Warehouse Bonaire the next Friday, Au- automated, normally requiring only two liquidate the Bonaire Ecopower project happen.” By 12:30 pm power was re- gust 21,was the cause of the second out- operators per shift. The Ecopower staff but rather to see it to completion. The stored to all Bonaire. It was the second age. The SGB high school closed early numbers 19 people including mainte- property is much more marketable as an blackout in a little more than a week. because the temperature in the school was nance, clerical and management people. operational plant. Several serious inquir- reportedly as high as 45°C ( 113°F ) in It should be worth it though. The combi- ies have already been made for its pur- Think of what happened this way: If some classrooms. nation of wind power, burning lower cost chase. It would add to their prestige and you have a short in your TV, the TV fuse fuel and an improved distribution system to their “bottom line” as well to own a should blow before your main house fuse. Only the oil-fired power plant is provid- is expected to result in lower electricity facility that can not only use biodiesel And the TV’s failure should never cause ing power. Ecopower has not switched in rates for Bonaireans. The cost of electric- fuel but sustainable wind power as well. your whole neighborhood to black out. the wind turbines. This week an engineer ity to homes and businesses will be deter- Congratulations to the Ecopower and But the Ecopower power plant “fuses” are from the manufacturer of the turbines will mined by WEB who is responsible for the WEB staffs who are working towards so sensitive that when a truck hits a power be on-hand for the phase in. Under normal distribution of power and water to the making better and cheaper power possible line or a high voltage cable short circuits, conditions wind is expected provide island. for the people of Bonaire. Many of them the whole island goes out… not just the around half of Bonaire's energy. Refer to WEB has also made improvements to have worked long hours to accomplish the neighborhood. Two experts from Holland past Bonaire Reporter series, "Power Plus their “grid” which should also bolster successful switchover. G.D. and Germany are here this week to correct

Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 27-Sept. 10, 2010, Page 3 hen I was six years mental center. Still, I couldn’t get agricultural research station deep “W old, my father who the tropics out of my mind. In in the jungle. The farmers would was in the military was stationed 1983 I made a trip through the come on horseback from all over in Biak and so we moved from Caribbean where I visited some the region to our center where we Holland to this small volcanic agricultural projects on Jamaica would give practical three-day island near the northern coast of and I ended up on Bonaire. I lived courses. I’ve taught local farmers Papua, Indonesia. At the time it here for six months while I was how to pass on the knowledge to was under Dutch rule. In the doing research for the LVV de- their colleagues. That’s why the mornings I went to school. We partment testing the quality of the name of the project was used to race off the mountain on water in the wells and dams. I was ‘Campesino a campesino’ (’From our bikes. And in the afternoons living in Amboina and there was- farmer to farmer’). We would sit my brothers and I went to the sea n’t much choice when it came to under a big roof, with tables and or into the jungle. In 1963 the is- groceries. The only thing you chairs during the daytime. At night land was transferred to the Repub- could buy was white cabbage and about 20 hammocks were hung lic of Indonesia and all the Dutch sometimes a few tomatoes. The underneath the roof as the farmers had to leave. I was 10 when we island was empty and quiet. I went to sleep. came back to Holland. It was fun, thought it was very small. Well, after being abroad for but when winter came we didn’t Before, I had lived two years in over 10 years I wanted to know like it that much anymore. Surinam, working with the ma- what it would be like to work in I always wanted to go back to roons in the inland and then with Holland, with Dutch farmers. I got the tropics.” He smiles. “It’s that an Indian tribe close to the Brazil- a great job as an advisor for agri- nostalgic feeling that you have… ian border, a remote little village. cultural nature conservation and in and… I am a freak when it comes Over land and by the river it took 10 years I visited hundreds of to plants and nature. I’ve always me 14 days to get there. And when farms in Holland. I took my bicy- been like that – even when I was a I finally arrived my four Indian cle on the train and went every- little boy. So, I studied tropical colleagues appeared to speak per- where. In Holland it’s so easy. agriculture in Deventer and in fect Dutch! The official language However, the farmers would laugh Wageningen, Holland. in Surinam is still Dutch. when they saw me. They were My career in Holland started From 1985 till 1992 I’ve worked used to seeing an official in a when I became the coordinator of as a development-aid worker in BMW! In Holland farmers are a children’s farm and an environ- Nicaragua where we set up an state-subsidized to create and man- age wooded banks, puddles and bushes, to attract and shelter all “In Holland farmers are state-subsidized to cre- kinds of plants and animals. It’s a ate and manage wooded banks, puddles and way to make the countryside more bushes, to attract and shelter all kinds of plants attractive for people and animals. Maybe…” He smiles and his eyes and animals. It’s a way to make the countryside light up “it would be a good idea more attractive for people and animals. ” (Continued on page 5) Jan Jaap van Almenkerk

Page 4 Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 27-Sept. 10, 2010, On The island Since (Continued from page 4) it!’ Two months later I came with Maaike.” if the kunukeros here could get the same “It was very exciting,” Maaike laughs, subsidy. The abandoned kunukus could be “because it was important that I would like revitalized and reactivated and some parts it. From the airport we drove to town. First could be fenced in and planted with fruit I saw the dry salinas with the dead and bro- trees, wooded banks of Yatu (Kadushi cac- ken trees and I thought that was beautiful. tus) could be planted and the dams and Then we passed by a sort of industrial area tankis restored, so that not only people, but and I felt, ‘It’s very small here!’ But that all kinds of animals could profit from the was only that day, because then we talked environment. But… yeah, that’s a subject to so many people to gather as much infor- for the future…” mation as possible and the days flew by in Jan Jaap is a boyish, mellow guy. He’s no time. After a week I thought, ‘I will bright, he has seen the world, he is enthusi- never know – not even after a month – I astic and motivated and he enjoys life. He’s have to live it!’ also very energetic and a lot of fun and at When I was very young my parents were the same time very basic. He and his part- development-aid workers and I lived in ner, Maaike Smal and their son Ingel make Nepal from when I was three months old a very beautiful family. until I was three years old. My mother also “I met Jan Jaap in 1999 at a dance party at lived for a short time on Curaçao and my the COC in Deventer, Holland,” Maaike grandmother is from Surinam. So, my fam- says. “I saw him immediately; he seemed ily didn’t think it was such a big deal for me very interesting and sweet and I fell for him to move here. The most important thing was Ingel , Jan Jaap and Maaike instantly!” “The first time I saw Maaike and is that Jan Jaap and I get along real fine. dancing,” Jan Jaap says, “I knew she had Well, when we arrived here, Ingel went to Creole blood!” “We’ve been together ever elementary school for the first time. Jan have dangerously high levels of dust. Even place November 21st. This year it’s sup- since.” Maaike smiles. “And in 2007 Jan Jaap didn’t have a job and neither did I! But questions were asked in Dutch parliament. ported by STINAPA, Ban Boneiru Bek and Jaap felt homesick for the tropics once soon enough I got a job with a computer Hopefully sometime soon something will TCB and for this project we’re going to more. We went to Indonesia to visit Jan firm and then Jan Jaap, Hans Faassen and I be done about it. Another project we’re fence a piece of land in Washington Park, Jaap’s father who has been living there for founded the Kibrahacha Foundation.” doing with Edshel Martha is to get SGB so that goats cannot come there. Eventually over 20 years, and we considered moving “I was visiting Rocky Emers of LVV,” youngsters involved in planting, culture and people will be able to compare and see the there, but it did feel like a third world coun- Jan Jaap says, “and I met an American nature. And I am also working as an advisor impact goats have on the vegetation.” try with a very different culture. Then Jan who wanted to start a hydroponics farm on for a temporary waste water treatment plant Maaike smiles. “After one year we were Jaap went to see his brother who lives in Bonaire – a special way to grow plants with which will be ready this coming February. going to evaluate whether we should stay South Africa. I didn’t want to go with him water, not earth. I did research and worked Next year we hope to run an educational here, but that moment because I thought it wouldn’t work out any- for the Bon Bini Hydroponics farm for one agricultural program with LVV and passed by just like that. way. But when he came back I had missed year, then the economic crisis struck and FORMA for anybody who’s interested in We never thought him so terribly, so I told him, ‘I’ll go wher- the owners had to stop. However, they will working on the land. If they get their di- about it anymore. Now ever you want me to go!’ By then he had restart the project in 2011 and they’ve asked ploma, they can get a lot of land to work we are going to buy a already discussed Bonaire with his brother.” me to manage it and I will. In the meantime on.” He grins. “There’s so much work to do lot of land and build “I came with my brother to Bonaire,” Jan I’d started another research project with that Maaike has become the office manager our house and plant Jaap says. “For my brother the island was a DROB, LVV and the University of Wagen- of the Foundation. We wrote three projects, our fruit trees.” Story bit too small, but for me it held a lot of ingen, Holland, to analyze the dust problem which are in the pipeline now. One more & photos by Greta good memories and I thought ‘this could be on Bonaire. The outcome was that we do thing, the Tree Planting Festival will take For more info: [email protected]

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danger there may be nearby. People have been known to knock young Loras from trees or from wires when they come to town in search for food with their parents, as it is not diffi- cult to identify them. I have often heard young Lo- Rowan Martin photo ras begging their parents for food in he Lora breeding season is almost town, and parents will regurgitate food to T at an end as the chicks are now, them. after 60 days of darkness in the nest, be- The young birds are very playful and ginning to fledge. socialise in groups and learn from each The last fortnight of field work has other how to tackle new obstacles like revealed decreasing numbers of chicks climbing trees and eating fruit. It seems in nests, and more and more empty that some of the young birds have quite a nests. After 50 days in the nests keeping bit more blue on their faces than the older warm and getting fatter by the day, the birds, and they also have darker eyes as chicks reach their “asymptotic weight.” opposed to the bright orange/yellow of This is the heaviest they will ever be, the adults. around 320g. Once they are fully devel- Some fledglings from the nests that we oped and sufficiently chubby, their par- have been monitoring have rings on both ents will stop feeding them. So, at 50 legs. The rings are coloured, unlike the days old, the chicks begin to lose weight rings put on pet Loras. Fledglings from and they will lose about one third of their previous years have been sighted social- body weight before leaving the nest. Dur- ising in areas close to the nest they came ing this time, they start to climb around from. Knowing the whereabouts of birds inside the nest, and if there’s enough of different ages is important for us so room, start stretching and exercising their that we have an idea of the population wings. Some chicks are able to climb structure and what Loras of different ages into nooks and crannies inside the nests get up to. This will help us to protect the where we researchers can’t reach them, habitats important to Loras at different ongtime Reporter associate Jaidy Rojas visited with family in Barranquilla, Co- making our life rather difficult. stages of their lives to ensure a healthy L lombia, last month. She was joined there by her daughter, Alejandra, a university As clever and confident as they may be population for the future. student studying in The Netherlands. She travelled with her son Juan, a student at the inside the nest, they find that the outside If you see any Loras with coloured SGB High School. Holding a copy of The Reporter is her niece, Julieth world poses all kinds of new and daunt- rings, don’t forget to get in touch! ing challenges for them. It’s a terrifying [email protected] Story & photo —————————————————————————————————— place for a newly fledged chick, despite by Rhian Evans being guided and fed by their parents for WIN GREAT PRIZES! Take a copy of The Bonaire Reporter with you on your next trip or when you return to your home. Then take a photo of yourself with the newspaper in hand. THE several months after fledging. Having Evans is leading the BEST PHOTOS OF THE YEAR WILL WIN THE PRIZES. Mail photos to Bonaire Reporter, survived the risk of being poached Box 407, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles (AN). E-mail to: Parrotwatch while still in the nest, fledging Lora [email protected]. chicks are still vulnerable to this project team in threat. Fledglings are terrible flyers and its 5th year on pretty clueless. They will perch low Bonaire.

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It took only 7 days for tion of this plan, I left all my work in or- this marker der to study the 420 pages of these impor- bottle an- Sea beans tant documents which will deterime the chored off any types of seeds are found along future development of our island. the coast to Albert M Bonaire’s shores. These seeds are PRAISE FOR POWER PLUS ARTICLES get coated Bianculli commonly called sea beans. They are car- On page 49 of the mentioned plan, I with algae photo ried from the continental rivers to the sea Dear Editor: found that the existing water areas and drift for months until they reach shores Your article "Power Plus for Bonaire" is (waterpartijen) – salinas and other rain BONAIRE-- like ours. These seeds are generally polished simply marvelous! I've seen superb re- water storage areas - have an important ccording to the recently released and made into necklace ornaments. (WP porting in Washington, D. C., New York task of conservation, restoration and con- A 2009 annual report from the Com- Armstrong) City and London, but you beat them trol of the natural and ecological values mittee for Nature Policy the largest They are part of the large legume family all. You and yours perform a very valu- of Bonaire. In the plan, Salina Vlijt is threats to the quality of seawater around (Fabaceae) which contains an enormous able service that is deeply appreciated by, called the area for storage of rain water, Bonaire are from construction activities amount of tropical vines, and some of the and very valuable to, all those who enjoy located south of the Kaya Amsterdam. along the coast, sewage water from septic most interesting belong to the genus Mu- it. In the color map, forming a part of the tanks (along with their nutrients and bacte- cuna. There are many species of Mucuna Robert J. Patch plan and showing the future destination of ria), and the soil from erosion. throughout the tropical regions of the world. individual parts of the island, the This Committee provided the Executive Some of the most common are shown in the photo: Note: The latest Power Plus article ap- Salina Vlijt area is light blue which Council (BC) with environmental advice E. Mucuna holtonii (cf. M. argyrophylla). pears on page 3 means that it is one of the mentioned wa- 57 times in 2009. The Executive Council heeded the advice in 54 instances. Sea bean with velvety pods native to Belize. terpartijen. In Article 48 of the Strategic It reported that the number of large reef H. Mucuna rostrata. Sea bean from the ————————————————- Environmental Evaluation, with a head- fish and lobster has decreased drastically Monteverde Cloud Forest of Costa Rica. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES IN SALINA line “Water – Salina”, page 186, I found and that the first lionfish was seen I. Mucuna urens. Sea bean from Golfito, VLIJT MUST BE STOPPED the following (translated in English): in the waters of Bonaire last year. Costa Rica. (cf. M. sloanei). STINAPA has already caught more than N. Mucuna sloanei. Drift seed from the Dear Editor: “ In the areas, designated as Water – Sa- 150 lionfish. Caribbean. Last Saturday, I passed along the Vlijt lina, only structures, being no buildings, Over the past 10 years American scientist Q. Mucuna gigantea Sea bean from Hawai- Salina, located opposite the Harbor Vil- are allowed to be built for the benefit of Robert Steneck, together with Bonaire ian Islands: Tan, unmottled bean from Maui. lage Resort. I was surprised to see the control of these areas. For execution National Marine Park, conducted various S. Mucuna fawcettii. Caribbean drift seed. about 20 flamingos in the shallow water of activities which could have conse- studies into the health of the coral reef. Hilum thicker than other Mucuna species. of this vast reservoir of rainwater. It re- quences for the water management and The report said the reef has deteriorated minded me of the thrilling story of Sipke the quality of the water a permission must considerably. Q) What is the local name for this seed, Stapert in a June issue of BR about the be given by the Bestuurscollege. The Scientists have advised to purify the water and how were/are they used? ecological value of this unique area and Bestuurscollege may give this permission from septic tanks as soon as possible be- about the enormous damage caused by only when the water storage task and the cause the wastewater along with the nutri- Answer on page 17 the current development of it by Harbor ecologic values of the area will not be ents and other environment-damaging sub- stances increased the growth of seaweed in BonQuiz appears regularly in The Village Resort which has started by affected.” Reporter. It’s prepared by Christie dumping large volumes of earth and rock the seawater. 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Its task is to 4435 or 795-3456 gave it to the developer in a long term the plan was August 8, 2010), the activi- advise the Executive Council on the pro- Email: christie- lease. ties being currently executed in the Salina tection and conservation of nature on the [email protected]. Vlijt will become illegal and have to be island. Press release Wondering what data there was about the stopped unless permission to continue Salina Vlijt I found in the June 2010 these activities will be given by the Bes- agreed Ruimtelijke Ordening Plan voor tuurscollege. Bonaire and particularly in the simultane- Jiri Lausman ously released Strategic Milieu Beoor- deling – Strategic Environmental Evalua- Island Hopper Vacation Packages to Anguilla and Saba Anguilla is best known for its 33 beaches, gourmet and West Indian Cuisine, snorkeling and romantic honey- FULL DIGITAL SERVICES moons. 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Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 27-Sept. 10, 2010, Page 7 Flotsam and Jetsam (Continued from page 2) erative, has elected officers for the com- XThe US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will introduce of persons moving are from Curaçao. ing year: a fee for Electronic System of Travel Authorization (ESTA) be- The 2008, 2009 and 2010 figures are - Sidney Manuel President ginning September 8. All foreigners travelling to the US must have remarkably stable compared to the previ- - Walter de Palm Vice- President ESTA Authorization. The fee is comprised of two parts: ous years. From 1995 to 2003 there was - Jasinto Frans Secretary/2ndTreasurer Processing Charge - All applicants requesting an electronic travel an immigration surplus with large num- - Itcha Coffie Second Secretary authorization are charged $4 for the processing of the application. bers of Curaçaoleans moving to the Neth- - Willem Cecilia Treasurer Charge determined by Travel Promotion Act (TPA) - If your application is approved erlands. The peak year was 2000 when Supervisory Council: and you receive authorization to travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), more than 10,000 persons left the islands. - Arlette Verbeek an additional $10 will be charged to the credit card. If the electronic travel authorization is denied, only the application processing fee will be charged. Research has shown that Antilleans and - Richinel Emerenciana The fee must be paid by credit card at the time of enrollment at www.pay.gov. Some debit Arubans mostly move to the Netherlands - Marjan Swagerman cards may be used for payment but only if they do not require a numerical PIN. Pay.Gov to study, or because they hope to find - John Frans uses advanced encryption to protect transactions while applicants are logged in. When suitable work. accessing a profile, any account numbers applicants have entered will be masked on the XThe Bonaire Chamber of Commerce screen. DHS is exploring the possibility of adding other payment methods in the future. (Kámara di Komersio Boneiru) has been Existing ESTA registrations remain valid for travel through their expiration date or until reorganized. A new board has been the passport expiration date if it expires sooner. named: Evert Piar, President; Benito DHS also announced the elimination of the paper arrival/departure form (Form I-94W) for Dirksz, Secretary; Sherwin Pourier, authorized travelers from nations participating in the Visa Waiver Program, which in- Treasurer; Martien van der Valk, Vice cludes citizens with a passport issued by the Kingdom of The Netherlands. All travelers President; Huub Groot, Second Secre- seeking entry to the US with valid visas still have to complete Form I-94 Arrival/ tary . Departure Record. All travelers (travelling both on ESTA registration and on visas) still have to fill the customs declaration (CBP form 6059B). X Beginning this week, Insel Air pas- X Start training now. For the 10th sengers can check in online via www.fly time, Jeugdhuis Jong Bonaire is organiz- -inselair.com and offered a 10% dis- ing its annual fund raising event Swim to count to University of the Netherlands Klein Bonaire. This year it will take place Antilles students. Insel air is the first on Sunday, October 3, at the beginning of local airline company to offer this service Regatta. and benefit. Last year, almost 400 people swam A passenger can check in online 24 from the starting point at Eden Beach to hours before the desired flight, choose Klein Bonaire and part of them swam Airport: Botika Bonaire Sunshine Mar- ness Center- his/her own seat, and print out and take back as well. Again a record-breaking Divi Divi Air Botika Korona ket Mio Cellular along the boarding pass. The new service number of participants are expected. For DAE Air Budget Marine TIS Napa of online check-in is possible on all Insel those who do not wish to swim back (and EZ Air Chat ‘n’ Browse Warehouse Photo Tours Air destinations (Aruba, Curaçao, Bon- for safety reasons) Jong Bonaire will pro- Insel Air City Shop Bonaire RSA Insurance aire, St. Maarten, Paramaribo, Kingston, vide boats to pick up people and return Valerie’s Air- DA Shop Zhung Kong Rocargo Miami, Valencia and San Juan) with the them to Eden Beach . port Shop DeFreewieler Market, Hato San Francisco exception of Port-au-Prince, Sta. Do- Banks: Digicel Government: Hospital mingo and Las Piedras. XCongratulations to Special Security MCB (Playa & Exito Bakery Bestuurscol- TCB Passengers carrying only hand luggage Services which celebrates its 27th year Hato branches) Green Label lege Telbo only need to arrive 60 minutes before in business this month. This fine com- ORCO Bank INPO RSC-APNA WEB office Giro Bank Kooyman Building Bookstores: departure. Passengers with baggage could pany, headed by Benito Dirksz, not only Restaurants: Napa Customs Addo’s Books check this in at the drop-off counter up to protects its clients’ homes and businesses Bistro de Paris Paradise Photo Parliament & Toys 120 minutes before departure but do not from break ins but even assists the police Capriccio Playa Trading BVO Flamingo have to stand in the check-in line. often by apprehending criminals, before, Casablanca Hotels: Others: Bookstore during and after a crime has been commit- China Nobo Belafonte Bonfysio Realty Offices: X Bonaire’s Muslim community joined ted. The actions of the SSS staff is defi- City Café Bel Mar Botika Bonaire Bonaire Part- the rest of the Arabic world in observing nitely beyond the call Eli Deli Buddy Dive Botika Korona ners the holy month of of duty! El Mundo Capt. Don’s Budget Marine Bonaire Sun- Ramadan as of Wednes- It Rains Fishes Habitat Caribbean shine Homes Lover’s Ice Carib Inn Laundry Caribbean day, August 12. Ramadan XSEBIKI, the Cream-Hato Den Laman Centro di Med- Homes is marked by 30 days of organization for Pasa Bon Pizza Divi Flamingo ico Harbourtown fasting and prayers to ask parent and childhood Patagonia Eden Beach Dentist Office Realty Allah for forgiveness and education, will again Dive Shops: Plaza Resort Von Egmond Re/Max Para- purity. Bonaire has a offer a pre-natal Blue Divers Roomers Digicel Office dise Homes sizeable Muslim commu- course, beginning Carib Inn Sand Dollar Extra Newspa- Sunbelt Realty nity that prays in the September 1 to Tropical Divers Supermarkets: per Office RINCON: mosque on Hanchi Anbo- October 7, every WannaDive Cash & Carry Fit 4 Life - Chinese Store ina. Tuesday and Thursday Shops: Cultimara Green Label Joi Fruit Store nights at the SEBIKI Antillean Wine Joke’s Mini Hair Affair Rincon Bakery Company Market Harbour Vil- Rose Inn XThe US White House is preparing center, Kaya Pedro P. Benetton More for Less lage Marina Tusnara Mar- measures that would expand opportu- Sillië # 4, from 7-8:30 Best Buddies Progresso Health & Fit- ket nities for Americans to travel to Cuba pm. Prospective and send money there, congressional mothers who are 16 and Obama administration officials said weeks or more last week. pregnant are invited to The measures would make it easier for join. The course will Americans to get US government licenses give guidance and for cultural, educational and sports ex- information for the changes, according to congressional aides future mothers on: pregnancy, nutrition e pampered for breakfast briefed on the new policy. They would for mother and child, teeth care and more. B or lunch by youngsters not end the longtime economic embargo As well as informative lessons there will in training for the world of the or the ban on US tourists visiting the is- be exercises. All lessons are under the professional restaurant busi- land. Caribbean tourism destinations guidance of a professional and there will ness by the Stichting Project. breathed easier. be informative material available. For Delicious menu. Good prices more information call SEBIKI at 717- X Correction: Despite what we pub- 2436. On Kaya Gob. N. Debrot – lished last issue, the next time we get five opposite the Divi Flamingo Hotel Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays in Au- X Don’t forget to say to our advertis- gust will be August 2021. Thanks to ers, “I heard about you in The Reporter.” Open: Weekdays Genady Filkovsky for being the first to It’s their support that keeps The Reporter 9.00-14.00 point this out. free. If you have a favorite shop that does not advertise remind them that they can X Kriabon, Bonaire’s farmers’ coop- improve their business if they do. G./L. D.

Page 8 Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 27-Sept. 10, 2010, from September 20 to October 4. The 4 we will have a quick public chess activ- county where they will be playing is ity. Mr. Norwin Lau, Bonaire champion called Khanty-Mansiysk. Men’s teams in checkers, is also able to help. participating will come from 105 differ- We know that chess can be of great help ENHANCE YOUR INTELLIGENCE ent countries and women’s teams from 90 for subjects like mathematics, accoun- countries and every single lady will play. tancy, reading, logical thinking, analysis We also have the Central American and articulation. In chess also you may games to focus on for other youngsters achieve diplomas: the Pawn Diploma for and the first Aruba Tournament in No- the basic level, Rook Diploma for second vember 2010. level and King Diploma for third level.” The goal of chess is to help you time, So parents, this can be a great opportunity plan and listen to your game. It’s a com- for your child to enhance his or her intel- bination of mathematics and relaxation. ligence. As it normalizes your heart beat, you be- come more efficient in reading, explain- Story & photo by ing your opinion, challenging your ability Siomara Albertus for the game, taking notes and learning how to cope with lost games. Send your comments to The Bonaire Reporter, I’d like to have workshops for teachers P.O. Box 407, Bonaire, or and introduce chess in schools and in all email reporter the neighborhoods, even in Rincon. Many @bonairenews.com. people play chess at home. On September

chool has started. Children go back to Curaçao, Bonaire became champion in S school all dressed up in their school two categories: Children age 6-9 was won uniforms, with their bags loaded with by Jaden Crestian, and in the second cate- books. Parents, of course, expect their gory, Children age 10-12, it was Micheal children to give their best performance in Santaris. The overall youth chess player school. What parent is not concerned was Lorenzo Sille in fourth place. about his or her child’s ability to study For the upcoming tournament in Russia and get good grades? I suppose all par- this fall, Bonaire has been selected by the ents have that concern. Have you as par- International Chess Federation to be part ents ever thought about playing chess? of the Dutch Antilles delegates: two la- •Transport of Money •Vehicle patrols This sport is a kind that increases your dies from Bonaire, two ladies from Cura- In Business ability to think in order to make the right çao and one as a substitute. The ladies and Valuables •Burglar Alarms Over 27 years move. from Bonaire are Nadyniela Coffie (12) •Private Investigations •Fire Alarm Systems We interviewed Mr. Serapio Pop (54), the and her mother, Rudsela Coffie. Both of famous Bonairean champion chess player these well trained ladies will participate Kaya Nikiboko Nord 37A, PO Box 225 Tel: (599) 717- 8125 who also plays checkers (also known as in the Chess Olympics in Siberia, Russia, Fax (599) 717- 6125 E-mail [email protected] “draught”; “dam” in Papiamentu) and dominos. In the domino tournament they call him “Mr. Computer.” Mr. Pop has plenty to tell us about his own experi- ences. “In 1983I started watching chess playing videos and showed these videos to an audience to get young and older people involved in the game. People only came From Bonaire Nautico Marina once in awhile to the classes. In 1987 I participated in a chess tournament on Curaçao. By then I decided that when I came back to Bonaire I’d concentrate more on the youth. With the help of BSV (Bonairiaanse Sport Vereneging) a sport federation founded in 1988, we got the TRIPS youth going in a chess tournament. In Every 1989 Bonaire got its first chess champion, Day Mr. Anthony Nicolaas, today a deputy in the Island Government. In 1991 Elly Wil- THE ONLY lem was three times champion, once in Aruba. Angelo Montero won the first and WALKON / WALKOFF Catamaran Kantika di Amor second place in Aruba. We have youth Up to 27 people and supported by champions like Michelangelo Pop, a brand new larger sister Lorenzo Sille, Xuwen Zen, and more Catamaran Kantika Too Up to 50 people youngsters are developing their talent in playing chess.” Daily trips via resorts 10 am, 12 , 2 pm Except Sundays at 10 am only Also available for group trips Mr. Pop continues, “Today we have 19 children registered and after six years of full training they become advance lead- ers. On Thursday nights at SGB (School Gemeenschap Bonaire) high school, from (max 1.90 meter draft), 7 to 9 pm, we have the adults and ad- Water and 115/220 v. vanced youth training. On Friday eve- Dinghy tie up at north-inside nings, from 5 to 7, there’s youth training dock at US$10 weekly up from for beginners. The fee for a full school Monday till Monday. year is NAƒ 50. The monthly fee is BONAIRE NAUTICO MARINA NAƒ5. If children like to play checkers At It Rains Fishes Restaurant they are also welcome. Call Henk at 560-7254 / Bob 786-5399 In 2010 at the ABC championship in www.bonairenauticomarina /VHF 68 [email protected]

Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 27-Sept. 10, 2010, Page 9 ast week world Stitching Project photo L freestyle wind- surfer Tonky Frans was on hand at the teaching restaurant, "de Bonaireaan," as the official Ambas- sador of the Stitch- ing Project. Tonky says he supports the Stichting Project’s programs that give young people “in danger of falling out of the boat” a new chance. “This is something I have wanted to do for a long time,” he says, “to These guys are top athletes in the world help young people who are struggling. In of windsurfing. Hundreds of people in Wim Statius Muller, Annette Statius Muller and Alexander Kraft van Ermel this way if I can make a contribution, then Fuerteventura enjoyed their actions on the enowned Antillean pianist and into the finale with selections from his own I love to do it.” water. Afterwards autographs were R composer, Wim Statius Muller, “Antillean Dances,” played with the virtuos- handed out and everyone wanted to be returned to Bonaire at Plaza Resort’s Ca- ity that his audiences have come to expect. Mick Smit, Director of the Stitching Pro- photographed with them. And all the cique Hall Friday, August 13th, for a classi- Not without its comedic side, Wim Muller ject, asked Tonky to be the Ambassador speeches they give when they’re on stage cal evening in concert with two other mem- departed from the “Dances” into two recog- for Stichting Project. “I was in Fuerteven- are a great advertisement for Bonaire. bers of his highly talented family. nizable classical preludes, which quickly tura (for the windsurfing competitions) In short we believe that we now have role Living up to his reputation as grand win- evolved into “Happy Birthday” tributes to a last month and I saw how great guys like models on Bonaire. So I think it's great ner of the Aruba International Piano Festi- local 15-year old music student at Bonaire’s Tonky, Tati and Kiri perform, not only that Tonky Frans said ‘yes’ when I asked val of 2007, Statius Muller’s grandson, Kasa di Musika. with their performances in windsurfing him if he wanted to be an ambassador for Alexander Kraft van Ermel, began the eve- Perhaps the highlight of the evening came but also their presentations to the public. the Stitching Project.” Press Release ning with flawless solo recitals of selections with a piano duet by Wim Statius Muller from the works of Chopin, Debussy and and grandson Alexander, who brought the Prokofiev, among others. audience into the charm of the moment in Kraft van Ermel was followed at the their very special musical relationship, eas- piano by his mother, Annette Statius Muller, ily understood by the audience in the shared ABVO photo addition, Marcelo “Chaly” Anthonie, who played spirited selections from Al- smiles and winks between the first and third President of the government workers beniz, Debussy and the Calypso “El Cura- generation Statius Mullers. labor union ABVO, presented her a gift çao” Op. 2 nr. 4 in e-minor by her father, The “Three Generations Concert” was from the members and an ABVO pin. Wim. sponsored by the Classical Music Board Press release Wim Statius Muller brought the evening Bonaire. Story & photo by Bob Gilmour

ongratulations to Daysiree (“Daysi”) C Digna Thode-Martinus who on August 18 celebrated 30 years of service to the Bonaire Government. Over the years she’s held critical jobs in Archives, Legal and Economics departments.

Commissioner Marugia Janga (above Sunbelt Realty N.V. right) representing DEZA, presented Kaya L.D. Gerharts 8 Daysi with the customary envelope. In 717 65 60 [email protected]|www.sunbelt.an

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azario Al- berto, the n August 2004 the N “North Salinja Pelikaan School I Roadrunner,” has opened with 25 students. This August, 2010, the done it again but school opened its doors to even more! He just 185 children in their new returned to Fla- accommodations at the mingo Airport last Saturday, having old International Bible completed his Church/ activity building sixth* “Four Days of Trans World Radio of Nijmegen (4 building on Kaya Amster- Dagse di Nijmegen) dam. The other good International walk- news is that the school ing event” (50 k per will now be 80% subsi- day for four days) dized by the government. in Holland….and…

not only that but According to Principal , he entered and Wilma Bohm-Sandig, it Nazario (center) was greeted by family and a crowd of friends was a miracle that the completed the one school was able to be day-100-km International Kadee Doden- Kadee Dodentocht in Belgium, held on completed sufficiently to tocht walking classic in Belgium. He was August 13 this year. This event has been receive students by the greeted at the airport by friends, family, going on for the last 40 years. Starting in walking companions, government officials 1970 with 69 walkers the Dodentocht has opening of the semester and The Reporter (who have been long time now, according to them, “grown into the on August 11. After hav- fans of Nazario’s). largest and most famous 100 km walk ing requested funds from Now, at age 62, this man cannot be throughout Europe. More than 20 nationali- the MCB bank in order to stopped! Nazario has proved it’s never too ties are represented. The beautiful walk buy the building from Trans World Radio, moment there are two openings at the late. At 49 years old he gave up cigarettes goes over three provinces, a combination of the school got its okay for the loan in April. school: a full time Papiamentu teacher and caffeine, “cold turkey,” he says, and busy village centers and quiet places.” The There was a lot of scrambling to prepare the and a teacher for Dutch as a second lan- started walking. He changed his life style, theme is “Walking for a Better World.” building, to turn it into a school with class- guage. Contact Ms. Bohm started walking all over the island, includ- Nazario did this walk between 13 and 14 rooms, a teachers’ room, bathrooms and [email protected]) Volunteers are ing the Tower to Tower walk with Boi An- hours! He’s an ambassador for Bonaire and office. The floors, the windows, the roof, there for reading, helping on school excur- the playground – all needed work or re- sions and other tasks. toin, joined the walking group Plataforma always shows our flag wherever he goes. placement. The school board, the parents Classes may consist of different aged Kunuku Bieuw. Nearly the whole island has One wonders, what challenges are next for and the construction company, Bonned, all students. If a child excels in math, he or she been covered by those flying feet. He Nazario? Laura DeSalvo came together to work, putting in overtime is allowed to progress to the extent of his or trained seriously and in 2003 he completed his first 4 Dagse di Nijmegen. The Four *Add a year to that as in 2006 he arrived in even on the weekends. Time was running her ability. If the student needs more work Days event in July, which has been going Holland only to find the 4 Dagse di Nijmegen out and there was still so much to be done. in a subject then he or she will be in that on for more than 80 years, is considered the was cancelled due to the scorching hot Finally, on Friday, August 6, the school got level group, not necessarily with his or her most prestigious international walk. weather. permission to move in. “On that Saturday age group. But what about students criticiz- After Holland Nazario ws off to the 100 km and Sunday,” explains Ms. Böhm, “we ing another student who’s slower in a par- moved all the stuff from the old school over ticular subject? “We don’t allow that,” Ms. to the new one. But there was still more to Böhm says. “The children are encouraged finish before the students could be here, set to offer to help the slower ones and to con- for Wednesday, August 11. Even on Tues- sider that a challenge. And that’s what hap- day people were still working here until 10 pens!” Maybe that’s because there is a big at night, finishing up putting the toilets in emphasis on the principals of “Non-Violent the bathrooms!” Communication.” Thanks to Annemiek To a visitor’s eyes, the school is a delight LeNoble and Ms. Bohm, both the students – light and airy thanks to the original high and the teachers have been indoctrinated ceilings, panoramic windows, pastel shades into its principles. on the walls, colorful driftwood At the moment the school can accommo- “sculptures” with each child’s name, bright date up to 200 students. The grades 1 to 6 posters - and surprisingly, it’s relatively are full, however, there are spaces for chil- quiet and serene. dren in grades 7 and 8 (ages 10, 11, 12). For The Pelikaan School students, ages 4 to more information call the school at 717- Al Fresco or Air Conditioned Dining 12, are divided into eight groups with nine 4301. Between Downtown and Hotel Row teachers, plus a gym teacher. Principal One street inland—Kaya Gob. Debrot 46 Böhm also teaches if someone is ill. (At the Laura DeSalvo Reservations: 717-7070 [email protected]

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the 17th century. Daily. Call 717-4060 / 790 CHURCH SERVICES Cruise Ship Calls -Information provided by the TCB -2018 Protestant Congregation of Bonaire: Date Day Ship name Time PAX Bonaire Museum on Kaya J. v.d. Ree, be- Kralendijk, Wilhelminaplein. In Papia- Every Sun- From now Scientology ship Arrives 0630 hind the Catholic Church in town. Open mentu, Dutch, English, Sundays, 10 day through through 150 Freewinds Departs 2200 weekdays from 8 am-noon, 1:30-5 pm. Tel. am. Tuesday Spring 2011 717-8868 Rincon, Kaya C.D. Crestian, in Papia- Washington-Slagbaai National Park, mentu, Sundays, 8:30 am. CLOSE-IN EVENTS REGULAR Museum and Visitors’ Center. Open Children’s club, Saturdays, 5 pm, in daily 8 am-5 pm. Closed on December Kralendijk Friday, August 27 – Taste of Bon- EVENTS 25th. and January 1st. Call 788 - 9015 Sunday School, Sundays, 4 pm, in Rin- aire, Wilhelmina Park. Theme: Cele- • or 796 - 5681 con. Bible Study and Prayer meetings, brate our Planet. Stands selling spe- Rooi Lamoenchi Kunuku Park Thursdays, at 8 pm, Kralendijk. cialties from Bonaire restaurants, 6-9 Tours $21 (includes tax). Discounts CLUBS and MEETINGS New Apostolic Church: Centro di pm. More info at for residents and local people. Tel. 717 AA meetings - every Wednesday at Bario Nord Saliña, Sundays, 10 am. -8489, 540-9800. 7pm. Phone: 786-4651 or 786-7971 Services in Dutch. 700-0379 . [email protected] • Parke Publico children’s play- International Bible Church of Bon- Al-Anon meetings - every Monday Saturday, August 28 Frank Reyes, ground open every day into the cooler aire, at SGB High School auditorium evening hours. evening at 7 pm. Call 790-7272 (Kaya Frater Odulfinus, off Kaya one of the best known bachata artists, Saturdays performs at the Plaza Resort, 7 pm. Bridge Club - Wednesdays, 7:15 Korona.) Sunday services in English at • Rincon Marshé—6 am-2 pm. pm— All levels, NAƒ2,50, call Renata Tickets: $30-$120, call 702-7594 9 am; Sunday evening prayer meeting Enjoy a Bonairean breakfast while you at 796-5591 to find out the evening’s at Por's home, 7 pm. Fridays, 6 to 8 shop, fresh fruits and vegetables, gifts, location. pm, Light & Life Club, children 5 to 12

Saturday, September 4– Miss Bon- local sweets, snacks, arts, handicrafts, yrs. Tel. 717-8332. aire Finals at the Plaza Resort candles, incense, drinks, music. Big Darts Club plays every other Sunday at City Café. Registration at 4, games at Catholic: San Bernardus in Kralendijk Marché first Saturday of the 5. Tel. 717-2950, 560-7539. – Services, Sunday at 8 am and 7 pm in Sunday, September 5- Local Fishing month—www.infobonaire.com/rincon. Papiamentu, 717-8304. Tournament • Wine Tasting at Antillean Wine The Hash House Harriers running and Our Lady of Coromoto in Antriol, Sat- Company’s warehouse on Kaya In- walking club meets every second urday at 6 pm in English. Mass in Wednesday for a one hour walk Sunday, September 5- Duo Fest In- dustria, second Saturday of the Papiamentu on Sunday at 9 am and 6 month, 7-9 pm. Snacks and tasting of throughout Bonaire. The location pm. 717-4211. ternational Competition six wines for $10 (NAƒ17,50) per per- changes each week. The contact num- Assembly of God (Asemblea di Dios): son. Tel. 560-7539. ber is 700-4361 Kaya Triton (Den Cheffi). In English, Monday, September 6 -Bonaire Flag • Soldachi Tours—See the real JCI - First Wednesday of the Month- Dutch & Papiamentu on Sunday at 10 Day Dia di Boneiru (legal holiday) Bonaire and be transported back in Junior Chamber International Bonaire am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting at Celebrations in Nikiboko all day time. Learn about the history, culture (JCI Bonaire, formerly known as Bon- 7:30 pm. 717-2194 and nature by Bonaireans from Rincon. aire Jaycees) meets at the ABVO build- Ministerio di Kristu Hesus Services 35th Anniversary of Glenn & Call Maria Koeks for more informa- ing, Kaminda Jato Baco 36 from 7:30 Sunday mornings at 10 am at Jong Bon- Friends –A series of concerts and tion—796-7870. to 9:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. Con- aire Youth Center in English, Dutch and events (mostly free) by Glenn & Mondays tact: Renata Domacassé 516-4252. Papiamentu. Preaching the full gospel. • Soldachi Tours of Rincon, the Contact: 786-2557. Friends to celebrate their 35-year an- Kiwanis Club meets at APNA Plaza, heart of Bonaire, 9 am-noon. $20-Call Prayer and Intercession Church, in niversary and to thank the Bonairean Kaya International, every other Tues- Maria, 717-6435-best island tour value English. A full Gospel Church located community for all their support for day, 7 pm. Tel. 717-5595, Jeannette • Meet the Captain Night at Cap- temporarily at Kaya Alexandrit # 20, Rodriguez. the last 35 years, which began on Santa Barbara, Republiek. Services are tain Don’s Habitat Bar– Get up close Sunday, August 15, in Tera Kora. nd th and personal with Bonaire’s dive pio- Lions Club meets every 2 and 4 held on Sunday mornings from 10am - Sunday, September 12- Wilhel- neer. The Captain will autograph your Thursday of the month at 8 pm at until 11:30am. Bible studies in English mina Park, 4-to 9 pm. copy of his newest book Reef Win- Kaya Sabana #1. All Lions welcome. are on Monday nights from 7 to 8 pm. - Wednesday, September 15 – fund- dows. For more information call 510-0710. Contact: 717-3322

raising Bon Kune at the Credit Un- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Fridays Rotary lunch meetings Wednesdays, -day Saints: Kaya Sabana #26, Sun- ion Lourdes in Rincon 4 – 9 pm • Harbour Village Tennis, Social 12 noon-2 pm - Divi Flamingo Beach days: 9 am Sacrament Ser- - Sunday, September 19 – Sentro Round Robin 7-10 pm. $10 per person. Resort upstairs in Peter Hughes meeting vices (Translation to English and Bario in Antriol, 4 to 9 pm. Cash bar. All invited. Call Elisabeth Vos room above the dive shop. All Rotari- Papiamentu upon request) 10:20 - Sunday, September 26-Sentro at 565-5225 ans welcome. Tel. 717-2066 Sunday School, 11:15 RS/YM/YW/PH Bario Nort Salina, 4 to 9 pm Primary held from 10:20-12 noon Visi- Toastmasters Club meets every two - Sunday, October 3 – BBQ from 11 FREE SLIDE/VIDEO SHOWS tors welcome: Call 701-9522 for Infor- am – 3 pm at Kaya Milon 9 NAf Sunday– Creature Feature– John and weeks. For more information call Cru- mation. Suzie Wall of Buddy’s Digital photo sita de Palm at 786-3827 or Lucia Mar- 12,50 tinez Beck, at 786-2953. Send event info to: - Saturday, October 16 – Big 35th center present a multimedia slide pres- The Bonaire Reporter entation about Buddy’s House Reef - anniversary celebration, Rincon [email protected] 7:30 pm until dawn. pool bar Buddy Dive, 6:30-7 pm, 717- Tel:790-6518, 786-6125 5080

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Page 14 Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 27-Sept. 10, 2010, C RUISE SHIP TRAINING COURSE

nderling the importance of cruise ships to the local economy the Tourist Corporation Bonaire (TCB) gave a cruise ship service training course for 150 participants on U August 10. Attending were partners in the cruise ship tourist industry. The course focused on the importance of the human role which is key to the success of a destination. Speaking were Tourism Deputy Anthony Nicolaas and TCB Director Ronella Tjin Asjoe-Croes. Workshops were held to develop “Excellent Service”and“Taxi Pride.” Participants received a “Seal of Quality” from the TCB, to go on their car, badge or store. More information may be had from TCB’s Evelain Marchena, Rolando Marin or Helen Thode. Tel. 717-8322. Press Release

n July 15th, BONHATA recog- O nised long time friend of Bonaire, George “Clam” Buckley, on the occa- sion of his 100th visit to the island with the Golden Flamingo Award. George is the Coordinator for the Certificate in Environmental Management program and the Research Advisor to the related Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) program at the Harvard Extension School. He assisted in the campaign to get Klein Bonaire back in the hands of the Bo- nairean people, performed extensive marine research in the waters and reefs Andy of Bonaire as the Director of the Ma- rine Ecology Project here and many other tasks of benefit to Bonaire. Addi- tionally, George brings down groups of George “Clam” Buckley looks pleased students three or four times a year to assist in carrying out research projects. with the attention he’s getting from You can sign up for one or more of George’s courses. They are available on-line (see BONHATA’s Marion Wilson and Sara below) at http://www.extension.harvard.edu/2010-11/courses/11925.jsp?caller=dce Matera Press release/ G.D

Course Term CRN Title/Instructor Day/Time Location Number Environmental ENVR Management I Wed Harvard Fall 2010 11925 E-101 George D. Buckley 7:35 – 9:35 pm Hall 104 Joe Sustainable Ocean ENVR Environments Mon Big Wave Dave photos Spring Harvard 2011 21784 E-110 George D. Buckley 7:35 – 9:35 pm Hall 104

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onaire should be proud of its hosting B the recent visit of Wounded Warri- t the same event, it was Harvard ors, disabled servicemen and their fami- A University’s pleasure to present lies: Joe and Andrew Serna Jr, Dan Carl- Jack Chalk, general manager of Cap- son, Dillon and Lee Behr, Nathan Cruz, tain Don's Habitat with a certificate of Andy and David Kubik, Victor Sassoon appreciation from their Sustainability and Dickson Perez. The warmth and wel- and Environmental Management Pro- come from individuals and businesses gram for all that Captain Don’s Habitat was heartening. See the previous edition does in these fields. Congratulations, of The Reporter for a list of those in- Jack! Press release/ G.D volved,. G.D.

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harpen your Papia- www. S mentu and English language skills with this puzzle SO WHAT CAN WE EAT! from the creator of Bonaire’s top kids’ website, Panchitobo- naire.com. Tony Angila, “Tio Tony.” aving spent so much H time (and still do) on telling everyone what they should not eat, or what is bad for them, I have been asked to write an article on what is left to eat. Mistakenly, I thought it was quite obvious what we should be eating, or not. I am aware that the world is over- run with fad diets, misleading supplement information, or eating according to your blood type, or just ordinary caring people, trying to help. The problem we are all facing is the media. Today, red meat is good for you, next week it’s wine, next month it’s this or that supplement. Next year – who knows? Are you being spoon fed, or have you forgotten to listen to your body? You know what is good for you and what is not, which foods make you feel good or which foods make you feel bad. Eat your meat; the body needs protein. The mistake we make is by overcooking the meat before we eat it. Another mistake is the bulk of our protein for the day is usually in one meal – at night. Not a good idea. Most meals are so high in carbohydrates and so low in protein, year in and year out, that the body starts breaking down. Whether you get your protein from meat, fish, chicken or eggs – it does not matter. In most diets, it is the shortage of protein and the excess of carbohydrates that is the problem. Try this: Take your body weight in pounds and divide by 15. That is how many ounces of protein you MUST have per day. Divide this figure by 3 and this is the number of ounces of protein you should have per meal. Most people already consume this much protein, but in one meal. As good as fruit is for a person, if you have a sugar handling problem (not necessarily diabetic) too much fruit could be a prob- lem. How do you feel after eating fruit? Do you have it after a meal? The second most important issue after what you eat, is when you eat it. I have people telling me that they do not buy fruit or vegetables from the market “because they use pesticides in Venezuela.” If you think Venezuela is the only place using pesticides, think again. The ONLY way on Bonaire to avoid pesticides etc. is to grow “it” in your own yard. Pesticides and modern farming go hand in hand. Besides, your body is equipped to deal with all kinds of “nasties” although this does not mean you have free range to do what you want. So, my answer is quite simple – EAT ANYTHING THAT YOU THINK IS GOOD FOR YOU. Your biological individual- ity will determine what is good or bad. Just watch for the signs. Stay away from processed foods and meats. The reason they can survive on supermarket shelves for so long is that they are full of polyunsaturated oils, preservatives and salt. That is what is bad for the body. Get back to basics and stop eating processed foods. Remember, the processed food industry is not concerned about your health, only their pockets. Stephanie Bennett Next: If you have a weight problem, you are MALNOURISHED!

Author Stephanie Bennett was born in Cape Town, South Africa, where she studied herbs, minerals and nutrition. Before moving to Bon- aire she continued her studies in UK, and now researches Bonaire health issues. She is the owner of the Essence Nutritional Center

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Page 16 Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 27-Sept. 10, 2010, riched with Vanessa’s property. It is not a Defender but at least it is a Land-Rover. This Discovery has a body with a lot of light alloy parts. It is mounted on a sturdy chassis and there are four coil springs mounted between the chassis and The 75th of a series of Bonaire Reporter articles by J@n Brouwer, featuring some the ridged axles. The original Land of Bonaire’s interesting vehicles that are “on wheels.” On course for 100+ -Rover five spoke aluminum rims carry the vehicle and impressive Antriol/Bonaire – hooked on off-road driving and on 16-inch B.F. Goodrich mud/terrain the British made Land-Rovers. tires are mounted (light truck lmost always the muddy They went to Germany and France 255/85R16). Under the hood a A red metallic Land-Rover to practice and develop their skills. huge 3.5 liter V-8 is spooned in. Discovery, owned by Vanessa It takes a lot of experience and a On the rear door it reads V8i Cata- Smits, is parked in front of Duijn lot of knowledge to cope with un- lyst. The engine is connected to a Bonaire/Duijn Blokkenfabriek, known and unpaved terrain. Al- five-speed gear box and of course Vanessa’s Off-Road Rover situated along the Kaya Industria. ways go down a hill in the same there is high gear and low gear. Vanessa works at the office of gear as you climbed it, never press The four-wheel drive is permanent. Duijn. This location is easy to find. in the clutch pedal and be very The whole car is converted to a Then, if you want to visit Vanessa careful and polite with the brakes. real off road vehicle. The tires are at home, meet her in her own high and ballooning, suspension is Then, still in Europe, the Land- house, this is something com- high, a snorkel is mounted to the Rover Freelander was replaced by pletely different. The name of the fuel injection system to avoid wa- a metallic grey Range-Rover and a road is very hard to find on the ter getting into the combustion Land-Rover Defender 110. Same map. You have to drive along the chambers. color. Later on they had a Range- Kaya Korona in the direction of Rover sport. The Defender, the Vanessa is very proud of her Rincon, turn right in the direction well known traditionally shaped Discovery. “My car is a real work of Antriol North, find your way to square model is Vanessa’s favor- horse. It is very reliable. I did not Bario Mexico, follow the tarmac, ite. But as Vanessa is not the only even have a single flat tire! (Knock then cover an unpaved track and person who really loves the De- on wood!/jb) Just recently I drove try to find a yellow wall… So it fenders they appeared to be to ex- the unnamed unpaved track that took a little time. pensive and hard to get on the sec- leads from the unpaved Broertje

ond hand market. So on Bonaire Janga road to the coast. Fun to do Luckily the red Discovery is she had to get used to the flake- and no problem for my Land- huge and impressive and distinct metal Suzuki Samurai, but the car Rover!” from a lot of other vehicles. The did not pass the test. A pre-production 1947 Land Rover. Its dimensions car was parked in front of the yel- And indeed, Vanessa loves her were the same as the wartime US Jeep low wall. Now I only had to yell Vanessa and her friend checked car. The only “problem” is that she and become friends with a couple kenfabriek also fell in love with the the internet and they found a very does not like to clean the vehicle. of big German shepherds. vehicle and on a more or less regu- Story & photos nice example of a Land-Rover The inside is a little messy and the lar base they grab the hose and by J@n Brouwer Vanessa has been on the island Discovery at Ter Horst, a company outside is muddy and dirty. Luck- sponge and they clean the car. of Bonaire since December 2008. in the eastern part of The Nether- ily some employees of Duijn Blok- Lucky Vanessa, lucky car! She started with a little white Su- lands, dealing in four by four vehi- zuki Samurai which appeared to be cles and recycling Range-Rovers. completely nothing compared to The vehicle was not even that ex- the variety of Land-Rovers she pensive because it was too huge was used to. The tiny Suzuki and too heavy for the Dutch cus- Puzzle Solutions “jeep” could not really cope with tomer. The tax that had to be paid Bon Quiz (from page 7) the Bonairean terrain. The vehicle for a vehicle like this was too high Puzzle on page 16 changed color from white to and fuel consumption wasn’t that Question: brown, lost more and more weight low. On Bonaire the road tax sys- and finally collapsed. Time for tem is different, fuel is relatively What is something real now. cheap compared to Europe and the local distances are short. So the Discov- name for Way back in time in The Nether- ery was bought and the company this seed, lands, once, one of Vanessa’s col- shipped it to Bonaire. and how leagues invited her for an off-road were/are ride in his Land-Rover Freelander. Since the summer of 2009 the they used? That day Vanessa got completely Bonairean traffic has been en- Answer: Juku Kept in a money purse, it maintains cash flow. When scratched on a hard ecause the presence of dogs (and sur- surface several times, and you touch on public beaches “causes rounding B your loved one with it, you are meant to inconvenience to visitors and the area) stay together forever ! overall safety of beach goers as - Pelike well as threaten turtle nests and the and sur- flamingo colonies” certain Bonaire rounding beaches were closed to dogs by a area Sudoku Solution newly approved law: Bonaire Sorobon; Puzzle on page 7 Regulation 1997 (AB 1998, No. 6), - Cai; signed into law by the Governor on - Nukove; May 2, 2010. - Tolo; - Piedra haltu (Trapi) (Thousand The beaches are: Steps); - Playa Lechi (formerly Sunset - Andrea 1 and 2; Beach); - Klein Bonaire. - Playa Lechi South beginning at the Boulevard (north); By implication all other Bonaire - Playa Chachacha; beaches are open to dog walkers. - Playa Pal'i mangle (Airport These include Playa Frans, beaches Beach); off the marine reserves, Playa - Forni Kalki (Bachelor's Beach) " Grandi, Lagoen and others. - The area from Salinia (Salt Pier) Press release/G.D. to the Williamstoren (Lacre Point); - Kabaye (White pan) (Pink Beach)

Bonaire Reporter- Aug. 27-Sept. 10, 2010, Page 17 ane Madden, one of the spokesper- J sons from the Bonaire Animal Shel- ter’s cat cage residents, writes about our Pet of the Week, “Elizabeth.” “Elizabeth is a very rare beauty! Red and white female cats are quite uncom- Did you mon...and Elizabeth carries her colors know… with regal bearing. She is only five that there is a months old but already has a strong type of and sturdy physique unlike most female plankton cats and will be a beautiful adult that, when queen. Her exceptional beauty is ac- centuated by amber eyes that are deep abundant, is visible from space? and soulful. Elizabeth has a gentle and They are called cocolithophores loving demeanor and loves to be han- and they are tiny, single-celled dled and carried...but bring out the toys phytoplankton. Phytoplankton use and the royal robes are off and she's a sunlight to photosynthesize and fun-loving kitten at play. She loves create food for themselves. They other cats, dogs but is perfectly happy live in the upper most layer of the with just human companionship.” oceans, which is why, when there The adoption fee for cats is NAƒ 75 are large blooms of cocolithophores, and that includes tests for feline leuke- they are visible from space. They mia, shots, worming and even steriliza- are the most abundant plankton in tion. You can be assured you’re getting the ocean and have a larger popula- a healthy and sociable pet when you “Elizabeth.” tion than any other plankton on adopt from our Shelter. earth. When these organisms die, photos-http://www.windows2universe.org Don’t forget to drop by the Shelter gift their calcareous body parts sink. shop on the Shelter grounds. You’ll find all sorts of animal toys, leashes, collars, art work and This has created, over thousands of years, a of course the most “in” Shelter tee-shirts – great for gifts or for yourself . thick layer of ooze at the bottom of the sea. As

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*to find it... just look up Aries (21 March - 19 April) Relationships 16 brings surprises surrounding work and are a strong focus for you in September, dear health matters. The 22-23 is strong for per- Celebrate September the Cosmic Way With a Aries. Tending to a partner’s needs is impor- sonal finances, gifts, and acquiring new pos- tant now, and it would be wise to put some of sessions. Giant Triangle of Stars Overhead your own personal projects on the back burner in order to focus on a significant partnership. Scorpio (23 October - 21 November) Al- o you know that The 8-14 brings romantic excitement, impor- though you may find yourself in demand so- D every weekend in tant news, and money opportunities. . In- cially from time to time in September, dear early September three very creased public recognition and professional Scorpio, most of your activities are behind the bright stars, which make a success can be had now. scenes. Relationships with a partner and with giant triangle, shine over- friends are low-key and private. A scurry of head? Taurus (20 April - 20th May) In September, activity surrounding romance or children oc- there is a scurry of activity surrounding work curs around the 15th. Chances are excellent and health matters, dear Taurus. Nevertheless, that you will find a lovely confidante this Let me tell you how to romantic matters are strong, and might be month. find them. Simply go out- found on the job. Income from foreign sources side between 9 and 10 pm, could also figure this month. The 10-14 is a Sagittarius (22 November - 21 Decem- Sky Park, time and look strong period for work, health, romance, and ber) Stimulating friendships and group activi- straight up almost over- money. Take advantage! ties, as well as increased energy, figure head. You will see three strongly for you in September, dear Sagitta- extremely bright stars, Gemini (21 May -21 June) Financial gains rius. Personal projects bear fruit, and practical which if we connect with may come through a partnership or there may matters are especially favorable. It’s an excel- be an increase in a partner's income in Sep- lent period in which to ask for a raise, before lines make a huge stellar tember. A friend comes to you in the first the 24th. You may have more resources to triangle which is traditionally called the 17 years to reach us. So we see it not as week of the month, whether this is a new invest into your career or business. Being in a Summer Triangle because every year it exists this September weekend but as friend or one from your past. The 12-14 repre- position of responsibility or authority is some- these three stars can be seen rising over it existed 17 years ago. Vega is slightly sents an opportunity period for you, particu- thing you place a high value on this month. the eastern horizon in early evening at farther, 25 light years away which larly in the areas of romance, children, and the beginning of summer. means that it takes its light 25 years to friendship. Capricorn (22 December - 16 Janu- But since the stars change their posi- reach us so we see it as it existed 25 ary) Others are likely to turn to you for ad- tion with each season, by the time Sep- years ago. Deneb, however, is so in- Cancer (22 June - 22 August) A busy home vice this month, dear Capricorn, as all eyes tember rolls around this triangle has credibly far away, 1500 light years, that life figures strongly this month, dear Cancer. turn to you. If you feel that others are judging Entertaining in your home is especially suc- you for what you have and haven’t done this changed its position so that in early it takes its light 1500 years to reach us cessful now. The lines of communication open month, you’re probably correct! Romance evening it is almost directly overhead so we see it as it existed 1500 years up between you and a special someone. Shar- may be found through your career and busi- and makes an almost perfect must-see ago! Super wow! ing daily events and goings-on with one an- ness activities. A private project can pay off . September tradition. Now each star And talk about size and brightness! other gives you much pleasure. Pleasant and belongs to a separate constellation. So Altair is 1 1/2 times the diameter of our surprising news arrives around the Full Moon. Aquarius (20 January - 18 February) A not only do we also have three wonder- almost 1 million-mile-wide Sun and 9 spirit for adventure and intrigue takes hold in ful stars we have three equally wonder- times brighter. Vega, however, is 2 1/2 Leo (23 August - 22 August) Practical mat- September, dear Aquarius, when the humdrum ful constellations. The brightest star is times the diameter of our Sun and is 58 ters and communications are a big focus for simply doesn’t satisfy! Singles will find ro- Vega and it belongs to the small con- times brighter. But you ain't seen noth- you in September, dear Leo. More security in mance when they are out and about, away your job is likely to boost your confidence. from home and typical activities. Help seems stellation Lyra the Harp. The second ing yet because Deneb is a super 116 The 4-5 brings romantic and creative opportu- to be magically there when you need it, and brightest is Altair in a much larger con- times as wide as our Sun and 60,000 nities; while the 12-13 can be tricky when it your own awesome strength and faith is al- stellation called Aquila the Eagle. And times brighter! In fact if it were as close comes to relating with a significant other ways there to draw upon. An epiphany regard- the dimmest of the three is Deneb as Vega and Altair it would be the ing money or possessions occurs around the which marks the tail of a huge constel- brightest star in the night sky! Virgo (23 August - 22 September) Finances 15th. lation called Cygnus the Swan. are in focus. Love, love affairs, and other so- Pisces (19 February - 20 March) Dear Pi- Now if we compare each of these So there you have it. Three bright cial activities help to enhance a healthy self image. You are feeling less private and more sces, career matters moves forward this three stars with the star we call our Sun stars forming a giant triangle almost month, and the focus is on increasing business you'll be in for a big surprise. Our Sun overhead in early open about your opinions and experiences now. The 15th brings surprises from a partner. income. An awakening of emotional con- is the closest star, only 8 1/3 light min- evening every week- sciousness occurs around the Full Moon in utes away, which means it takes its light end in early Septem- Libra (23 September - 22 October) Oppor- your sign on the 15th. Stellar days on the 17- 8 1/3 minutes to reach us, so we see it ber. So why not make tunities seem to fall into your lap this month, 22 offer opportunities in the areas of relation- not as it actually exists now but as it viewing this brilliant particularly involving education, travel, and ships, negotiations, personal income, and fam- existed 8 1/3 minutes ago. Altair is the threesome a tradi- relationships. Material profits come from com- ily. Partnering with a friend in some tangible way can be part of the picture this month. closest triangle star and is 17 light years tion? munications projects. 10-14 presents stellar Annie away, which means that it takes its light Jack Horkheimer opportunities for partnerships, negotiations, and positive reinforcement in general. The 15-

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Eustatius and Saba H.G.J. “Henk” ments will be made on the con- Bonaire will receive a direct la- Kamp issued a progress report cession for mail delivery on the bor market push by enabling 20 titled “Nog tien weken” (Ten three islands after October 10th. local youth workers to further weeks to go), detailing the status school themselves by earning an of the changes underway to inte- Ministry of Agriculture, Na- HBO-level in social – pedagogic grate Bonaire, St. Eustatius and ture and Food Quality help services. This project will Saba (the BES Islands) into The As a co-initiative of the Ministry be executed by the Christelijke Netherlands. of Agriculture, Nature and Food Hoogeschool Ede. The more-than-9,000-word Quality (Ministerie van Land- report provides answers to many bouw, Natuur and Voedselk- Ministry of Justice of the questions in the minds of waliteit- LNV) – assisted by the BES islanders. A complete copy in Due to the past suspension of IMARES institute of the Univer- Dutch aid, the Custodial Institu- Dutch, Papiamentu or English can sity of Wageningen- two confer- be obtained from the RSC, al- tions Service (Dienst Justitiele ences were held in Bonaire in “Top Guns” in the BES Islands: Bonaire Governor Glenn Thodé, though only the Dutch copy is Inrichtingen – DJI) has experi- Queen’s Commissioner Henk Kamp, St. Eustatius (Statia) Governor considered “official.” On this page December 2009 and June 2010 as enced significant delays. Since Gerald Berkel and Saba Governor Jonathan Johnson. we have extracted a few of the a preparation of a management April 2010, efforts have been items of most concern to Bonaire. plan for the Exclusive Economic made to work off the backlog Zone (EEZ). This plan will be as much as possible and to in- governments with the implemen- ings and for the most urgent The RSC will become the aimed at the conservation of crease the capacity of the exist- tation of the new laws and regu- needs. On Bonaire it includes employer of all (about 600) the rich marine biodiversity ing jailhouse by the transition lations. construction of a new school Kingdom civil servants on the and sustainable fishery. The date. The Island Councils can start with neighborhood facilities; BES Islands. About 400 of these Coast Guard is taking prepara- The local recruitment, selection drafting the ordinances for the construction of a new school are workers transferring from tory measures for the manage- and training of additional staff is island taxes they wish to intro- for HAVO/VWO higher central and local government ment of the EEZ. in full swing. However, it is ex- duce. For the levy and collection grades; urgent facilities for the jobs. A recruitment campaign has Upon request of LNV, IMARES pected that it will still be neces- of these taxes, completely up- instruction class rooms of the been started to fill the remaining on Bonaire in collaboration with sary to send DJI-staff from the dated registries are required of SGB High School. 200 slots. Preference is given to the environmental conservation Netherlands to Bonaire this the buildings and installations It was agreed with the island Antillean residents or Antilleans organization STINAPA and the year. and individuals on the islands. governments that the Dutch edu- living in Holland. island agency for spatial plan- In the meantime, the Government The work necessary for this is cational system will be the model ning and management (DROB), Buildings Agency and DJI have currently in a finalizing phase. for BES education. Mr. Kamp's position, Commis- has researched the threats to already taken the preparatory At the establishment of the new sioner for The BES Islands, will Lac Cai, a unique natural area measures to build prisons on public entities, ceremonial as- Health, Welfare and Sports transition into the position of with mangroves, sea grass and Bonaire and St. Eustatius. Cur- pects are important. Bonaire and The Ministry of Health, Welfare Representative of the Kingdom coral reefs. An action plan will rent thinking has them built in St Eustatius have decided to and Sports (Ministerie van Volks- (RotK), based on the “Wet open- be prepared. 2013 at the earliest. preserve their current island gezondheid, Welzijn en Sport - bare lichamen Bonaire, Sint As per transition date the BES coats of arms in the new con- VWS) wishes to gradually allow Eustatius en Saba” (The law on Ministry of Defense Public Prosecution Department stellation. The Netherlands will the level of healthcare on Bon- public entities Bonaire, Sint Since 2005, The Royal Nether- (Openbaar Ministerie BES) will handle the production of the aire, St Eustatius and Saba to Eustatius and Saba-WolBES). lands Military Constabulary (De come into being. Together with chains of office for the Lieuten- grow to be equivalent to that in The Kingdom Representative is Koninklijke Marechaussee – the Curaçao and Sint Maarten ant Governors. Furthermore, the European part of the Nether- the governmental link between KMar) has supported Customs at Public Prosecutor Offices, the new ID-cards (sedulas) will be lands. On January 1, 2011, the Dutch Government and the pub- the Bonaire airport. Starting BES will have one common introduced after the transition. Ministry will introduce the BES- lic entities and is a governmental from the transition date the Public Prosecutor. health insurance, which grants body with legal responsibilities BES-islands Caribbean Bri- Transport Police Department all legal citizens of the three that have been partially men- gade unit of KMar will be re- On the transition date the Dutch On July 1, 2010, a new police islands equal right to medical tioned in the WolBES. Essen- sponsible for border control. minimum international safety chief was appointed to the Bon- and long term care. tially the RotK is the ultimate Collaboration with customs will norms of the International Civil aire Police Corps, who will also The privatization of the general authority for the BES Islands be intensive to achieve as effi- Aviation Organization (ICAO) act as the “kwartiermaker” for practitioners (House Doctors) on because “some of the island ordi- cient a border crossing as possi- will be introduced for the airports the to-be-established BES Police Bonaire is supported. nances will have to be approved ble. of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and corps. With support of the RSC a The increase of the number of by the Kingdom Representative Saba. A master plan has been regional recruitment campaign basic specialties in the Bonaire before entering into force. In Ministry of Youth and Family prepared to further develop for more police was started at the hospital will take time. Contract- case of negligence of responsi- For each of the three islands a the Bonaire airport and have it based purchase of basic specialty tailor made plan has been made beginning of July. comply with these ICAO- bilities the Kingdom Representa- care will be arranged for internal tive may replace the Executive for a Youth and Family Center, Fire Department norms. Renovations of Bonaire’s medicine, surgery, anesthesiol- Council or Lieutenant Gover- possibilities for positive leisure The recruitment of a general runway will be paid by Holland. ogy, gynecology, pediatrics and It is expected that the to-be- nor.” activities, youth care and protec- Head for the new BES Fire De- psychiatry. The expectation is selected contractor will start the tion. During the year 23 addi- partments has been started. that around October 10 the first work around January 1, 2011. The Ministry of Economic tional staff members, as much In anticipation of the transition medical specialist will be work- The analysis by Royal Haskon- Affairs has plans for improve- as possible with an Antillean date, the fire brigades of Bonaire ing in the Bonaire hospital and ing on the best location for a new ments of the electrical power grid background, were recruited for and St Eustatius have enabled that in the course of a year the freight port in Bonaire has and the contribution for the pur- the implementation of the plans. their staff to acquire the required other specialists will gradually been finalized. The actual con- pose of a strategic oil reserve on As per transition date, the three aircraft firefighting diplomas. become available. struction of the port will require the island. Courts of Guardiansip The Governments Buildings A dialysis center is planned to an amount of about €15 million. The Central Bureau of Statis- (Voogdijraden) on the BES- Agency has been requested to for Bonaire at the Bonaire hospi- tics-CBS in the Netherlands has islands will be clustered to one take care of the management and tal. At the same time the possibil- Schools taken the necessary steps to take Court of Guardianship and maintenance of the fire depart- ity of home dialysis will be in- It’s recognized that Bonaire’s over the tasks of the CBS of the housed at the RSC. To be able ment buildings on the three is- cluded. schoolchildren are not as well Netherlands Antilles. to execute the legal responsibili- lands. Bonaire’s fire department educated as those in Holland. Upon initiative of the Ministry ties properly, the staffing of the is purchasing a new “crash truck” Ministry of Social Affairs and Although progress has been of Economic Affairs, a plan has Court of Guardianship will be and a new fire department build- Employment plans to raise the made at the elementary level the been prepared to upgrade and expanded and the work processes ing should be ready in 2012. On monthly retirement benefit on level at the High School has de- modernize the Bonaire Chamber will be professionalized. Bonaire an extra broadcast instal- January 1, 2011, from NAƒ clined. of Commerce (see related item in In order to further promote posi- lation for better connection with 800 to NAƒ 900. The present In consultation with the Execu- Flotsam and Jetsam on page 8) , tive leisure activities, the Jong the emergency services is in retirement age of 60 will be in- tive Councils and the schools and update the Commercial Reg- Bonaire Foundation has re- place. creased to 65 over the next 10 involved, programs have been istry on the three islands. ceived a grant to further de- years. Governance prepared to use extra funds for velop both the location and the Information from RSC press re- The “kwartiermaker” govern- the improvement of school build- ment is supporting the island lease/G.D.

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