Kaya Grandi 89G, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands, Phone 786-6518, 796-6125, www.bonairereporter.com email: [email protected] n the motion of the Chamber of Commerce, is only can better inform our visitors? will become fully operational MPB (Blue Party) at the “limited competent,” he has, Tourism Corporation Bonaire with scheduled flights. This Week’s Stories O island Council Meeting of Oc- according to Gonzales, ex- (TCB) in cooperation with Trudy Silver Piano 6 tober 30 the Bonaire Govern- ceeded his mandate by entering FORMA education has created a Bonaire Waterfront Events Sports Day 6 ment (OLB Public Body) was into or breaking agreements on certification program for tour Occupational Therapy Day 6 instructed to begin a process to behalf of BIA. The direct rea- guides. While the program fo- SUP-Yoga Wellness Week 7 prohibit the use of the use of son for AHS and BAS to sound cuses on tour guides, however, it Trick or Treat for Halloween 8 would be of great value for eve- polystyrene (foam) food con- the alarm is that Bikker can- A Bonaire Champion Davidlee Winklaar ryone working in the tourism tainers, disposable plastic celed the ground handling con- 9 industry. The program has three disposable bags and plastic cessions of both companies on parts: Departments straws as of 1 January 2020. 24 September 2019. From that • Skills in which the topics of moment on they are no longer communication, types of people, Flotsam & Jetsam (EZAir, Santa, Airport, allowed to “handle any aircraft plastic, InselAir, Consumer prices, Bonni Two important Bonairean setting rules, types of tourists, Last week a tourist was at Flamingo Airport.” Bikker turtle more...) 2 companies are alarmed that do’s and don’ts, tips and tricks shocked by the sight of a spot- this year granted a settlement Letters—Street Flooding 4 Flamingo Field (Bonaire In- and customer service are dis- ted eagle ray being butchered. concession to Progressive Air Picture Yourself x2– St. Patrick’s Cathe- ternational Airport NV cussed. His photo went viral on Bonaire dral and Times Square, NYC 4 Services BV (PAS), a one-man • Tradition- focusing on the where rays are protected and (BIA).) is in such On the Island Since—Vera Dohmen 5 company, but that company history of Bonaire, culture of their graceful underwater flight “administrative chaos” that it Did You Know? – Conch 7 does not meet the Bonaire and architecture of Bon- cherished by divers. Unfortu- threatens the functioning of Making Bonaire "Accessible" — (international) requirements: aire. Led by Fuhikubo. nately, this was not observed by the airport. For Abraham– Bullying 10 PAS has no qualified staff, • Nature- The protections, authorities and the fisherman has The two - Airhandling Ser- A Garden–Just Do It (Mosquitoes & owns no equipment, has no rules & regulations regarding the returned to Venezuela. More) 11 vices Bonaire NV (AHS) and liability insurance, but does nature, geology and the Ramsar STINAPA and the local fish- Bonaire Air Services NV What’s Happening, Close In Events, have debts. sites. Led by STINAPA. eries co-op. Piskabon. strongly Cruise Ships Visits, Exhibitions 12 (BAS) - have had their attorney, AHS and BAS said they will This program could be given in condemned the actions of this Classifieds, Masthead, Tide Table, Lex Gonzales of Bonaire Law, various languages if the grouping fisherman; it is unacceptable to seek to recover the damage they Sunrise & Sunset Times, Moon demand the Island Council to permits, however, all examina- have any protected species expect to suffer as a result of Phase 13 intervene. They urge the Island tions will take place in English. harmed in any way in Bonaire’s Pet Of The Week (Gloria-Cat) 14 Council members to expedi- Bikker’s wrongful actions. A The program starts this month, marine protected area. This inci- copy of the 14-page letter plus Shelter News – Heartwarming Adoption tiously appoint qualified offi- November. For more information dent was reported to local au- 14 cers to the airport’s Manage- appendices has been sent to the regarding the course visit thorities who will undertake fur- Bonaire Sky Park (Polygon Party) 15 Dutch Ministry of Infrastruc- ment and the Supervisory FORMA at Kaya L. D. Gerharts ther action. The owner of the The Stars Have It (Horoscope) 15 Boards. If this does not happen ture and the Environment, the 15 or call at+599 717 6949 fishing boat is from Bonaire and very soon, then AHS and BAS directors of the airlines which a meeting has been set up with the companies service: KLM, fear “the worst” for the near If the Dutch Caribbean’s him to inform him of the pro- How to contact us future of BIA, their own com- TUI, Delta Airlines, United most unreliable airline, Insel tected species and the regulations Air, does not have a financially about bringing in these protected Find Bonaire Reporter panies and staff. Airlines and Winair. secure business partner by De- marine species. Please call on Facebook. Press Gonzales’ letter points out Santa (Sanikolas) is com- cember 4 it will be declared STINAPA on +599 786-8444 “Like” that the “interim technical di- bankrupt. It’s the airline’s last whenever you see such infrac- The Publisher: George DeSalvo rector” Mario Bikker, who is ing to town on chance for survival. Two compa- tions so that STINAPA can take [email protected] managing the airport now, can- Novem- nies are interested, but so far no immediate action. Phone + 599 796-6125 not and must not take legally ber 24 at deal. valid decisions on behalf of From November 9 to the 20 The Editor: Laura DeSalvo 9 am. [email protected] BIA. His appointment on 22 MCB EZ Air is getting closer to the Inter- February was unlawful because operation. The new airline will national Phone + 599 786-6518 Bank will Kaya Grandi 89G, Bonaire, he had already passed the statu- serve the ABC Islands. In a Rights of be the Caribbean Netherlands tory age limit and, moreover, main recent meeting Chief Pilot the Child Franklin Antoin presented an will be Story, tip, question or idea: no nominations had been made sponsor [email protected] by the Supervisory Board, ac- for the overview of the overall planning observed for the activities to take place with nu- Phone 796-6125, 786-6518 cording to the lawyer. The can- arrival at the Town Pier of Sani- Available on-line at: didates nominated by the Bon- kolas and his helpers. More in over the coming weeks. All other merous department heads provided a activities www.bonairereporter.com aire Executive Council were the next edition of The Reporter. Printed Every Fortnight, short update from matters pend- and the rejected by State Secretary For additional information con- On-line every day, 24/7 ing in their respective depart- traditional candlelight parade Knops because they did not tact Tino de Palm at 788-8678 or Next edition printing on Selimah Agostien at 777-8875. ment. Although a specific date on Tuesday, November 20, at Monday, November 19, 2018 meet the requirements - after Deadline: Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 for the launch of the first flight Wilhelmina Park. For informa- which no new candidates were with the Beechcraft T-1900s can tion contact the Sentro Hubentut i nominated. Did you know that all certi- fied tour guides on Bonaire still not been given, management Famia On Kaya Princes Marie 7 Since Bikker, according to the must complete a course so they expects this to be a “matter of or call 715-7200. commercial register at the weeks” now before the airline (Continued on page 3) TUNG FONG STORE N.V. “The Store With Almost Spinning Fitness Mon, Wed, and Sat 10:00 Everything” Great Service Too No gym membership needed All welcome to enjoy one of the Kaya Korona 52 Tel. 599 - 717 4224 FAX. 599 - 717 5224 most popular fitness activities Opening hours: 8.30 am - 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm - 6.30 pm Eden Beach Resort Email: Open from Monday till Saturday. Sundays closed. Terrace Level [email protected] Page 2 The Bonaire Reporter November 5-19, 2018 Flotsam and Jetsam (Conti. from page 2) large rock, which prevented her (Foundation) Project founded by -up is not just a clean-up; Dutch from digging any further. She then Mick Schmit. Stichting Project artist Maria Koijck will turn col- The price comparator pub- decided to turn around, to go back works with young people who are lected marine litter into a piece of lished by the consumer organiza- to the ocean. The last signal from damaged and have had a lot of art! The plan is to make a three- tions FTpKB and Unkobon in col- 'Bonni's' transmitter shows that rejection in their lives. These meter high flamingo from the plas- laboration with the Ministry of she's back in the Los Roques - an young people have often lost their tic waste collected on Saturday Economic Affairs provides an in- area rich with coral reefs and sea- dreams long ago. Mick Schmit November 3rd. To make this sight into the prices of a basket of grass. STCB will continue to offers them a new opportunity and project a success, the clean-up was 60 products at 15 supermarkets. It monitor her movements and will helps them look for where their organized by the 4Green Founda- revealed that in October, the update us if anything changes. powers lie. He shows the young tion, STINAPA Bonaire, the prices of the representative people that they can make their Facebook users who follow her STINAPA Bonaire Junior Rang- “market basket” slightly de- The Ministry of Social Af- dreams come true and gives them a regularly see some of the wonder- ers, Boneiru Duradero, A Plastic creased compared to the prices of fairs and Employment (SZW) push in the right direction.