The BES-Reporter

09/02/2025

Opinion: Inaccuracies in KPCN Crime Analysis Raise Doubts

It is certainly commendable that the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN) is analyzing crime trends on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba

09/02/2025

During this meeting, the islands will work on a cooperation document that will serve as the foundation for closer collaboration in various areas.

On February 12, 2025, the island councils of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba will gather on Saba for the BES Summit.

09/02/2025

There are various factors which can contribute to the increase in traffic on Statia infractions. KPCN mentions that there are more larger cars, more scooters and more bicycles.

https://bes-reporter.com/traffic-accidents-on-st-eustatius-on-the-rise-poor-infrastructure-and-alcohol-use-among-key-factors/

09/02/2025

A cross-section of the community of St. Eustatius recently convened at the ELMA Building to deliberate on the activities leading up to the reburial of the sixty-nine ancestral remains excavated from the 18th-century Golden Rock Plantation Site in 2021.

08/02/2025

The parcel, which has been used for several years by the company owned by the Frans brothers for a windsurfing school, will now be officially leased out.

The Public Entity Bonaire (PEB) has announced its intention to make a parcel of public land in Sorobon available to Frans Paradise N.V. The parcel, which has been used for several years by the company owned by the Frans brothers for a windsurfing school, will now be officially leased out. This move....

08/02/2025

Segun Szabó, e Representante di Reino lo konsentrá mas na promové i garantisá un bon gobernansha i mantené supervishon intergubernamental.

Sekretario di Estado Zsolt Szabó (Digitalisashon i Relashonnan di Reino) tin pensá di mantené e puesto di Representante di Reino pa Islanan BES, pero ku un funshon redefiní. Te ku resientemente tabatin plan pa eliminé e puesto.

08/02/2025

The analysis highlights concerning trends, such as an increase in youth crime, violent offences, and firearm-related incidents.

The Caribbean Netherlands Police Force (KPCN) has published the Crime Pattern Analysis (CBA) 2020-2024, a comprehensive overview of crime developments on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba. This third edition, fully conducted by KPCN analysts, serves as the foundation for a strategic approach to safe...

08/02/2025

The plots, located in Rincon and Kralendijk, are exclusively intended for private housing.

The Public Entity of Bonaire (PEB) has announced the issuance of 65 public domain plots in long lease, in accordance with the 2021 Didam ruling by the Supreme Court.

07/02/2025

The center will accommodate 108 elderly residents

Bonaire is taking a significant step in elderly care with the arrival of a new residential care center, ‘Nos Bario.’

07/02/2025

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Will you be turning 65 this year? You can apply for your AOV pension six months before your birthday.For more information contact the RCN-unit SZW via 416-3804 (Saba) or 318-3376 (St. Eustatius), or visit www.rijksdienstcn.com.You are also welcome to visit our office during our consulting hours from...

07/02/2025

The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is seeking assistance from the public in investigating the shooting incident that took place on February 2

The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is seeking assistance from the public in investigating the shooting incident that took place on February 2.

07/02/2025

The new rules are expected to take effect no later than the second quarter of 2025

The Public Entity Bonaire (PEB) is working on a new regulation to restrict the use of alcohol, to***co, and smoking products.

07/02/2025

According to the Government of Statia, the focus will be on improving the referral process for medical transfers.

State Secretary Vincent Karremans of Youth, Prevention, and Sports will visit St. Eustatius next week

07/02/2025

The Public Entity Saba is inviting eligible contractors to submit bids for the construction of a new road connecting the Black Rocks Harbor to the recently developed Solar Park.

06/02/2025

Four artists will be chosen to each create a mural in different locations onboard.

Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) has announced that local artists from the Caribbean region have a unique opportunity to showcase their work to the world.

06/02/2025

Several residents of Kas di Kuido have fallen ill with vomiting and diarrhea. Two of them have been diagnosed with the Norovirus.

Several residents of Kas di Kuido have fallen ill with vomiting and diarrhea. Two of them have been diagnosed with the Norovirus, a highly contagious virus that spreads through direct contact and contaminated surfaces.

06/02/2025

The primary goal of the Federation Dutch Caribbean Mental Health is to promote high-quality and accessible mental health care on all islands within the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.

The Federation Dutch Caribbean Mental Health was officially established on December 17, 2024.

05/02/2025

Hopefully something can start to happen now...

The Statia/Saba Chamber of Commerce is embracing a new era of leadership following a significant reshuffle of its executive board