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24 Sept 2026
Bonaire Culinary Week Fall Edition 2026Food lovers, culinary explorers and visitors alike are invited to experience the very best of Bonaire’s vibrant dining scene during the Bonaire Culinary Week Fall Edition , taking place from Thursday, September 24th through Thursday, October 8th . As a well-established event…
26 Sept 2026
Bonaire TeKEvery year, Buddy Dive Resort teams up with Buddy Dive Tek for the most significant technical diving event in the Caribbean. BonaireTeK at Buddy Dive is an exciting week of technical dive demonstrations, presentations, and training!
26 Sept 2026
Cultural Event – Nos ZjileaThis event has a fusion of local arts & crafts, plants & vegetables and educational presentations. Enjoy the delicious food while listening to some of the best local musicians as they play live at cultural park Mangazina di Rei located at the east-entrance of Rincon.
25 Sept 2026
Patrol Klein BonaireWhen: May-October, Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings at 7:30 am. Cost: $40 for adults & $20 for children under 12. The discounted rate for Bonaire residents is $20. What to bring: suitable footwear (e.g., sandals, dive boots), water, sun block. There is limited availability to…
26 Sept 2026
Plaza InvitesEvery last weekend of the month, we invite a Michelin-starred chef from the Netherlands to cook a spectacular 6-course dinner at Van der Valk Plaza Resort Bonaire. Join us during Plaza Invites for an unforgettable sunset dinner experience. The upcoming September edition features…
26 Sept 2026
Taste of Bonaire: TourismUsually held in the heart of Kralendijk, this event attracts locals and tourists alike to taste a variety of dishes offered on the island, with live music and performances. This is the perfect place to experience the rich culture of Bonaire, including the culmination of all the…
Island news and notices
23 Sept 2026
Caribbean seminar: ‘Suicide prevention requires year-round collaboration’WILLEMSTAD - The Dutch Caribbean Mental Health (DCMH) federation brought together 122 participants at the University of Curaçao on 10 September, World Suicide Prevention Day. Attendees from various islands followed the morning programme via a livestream.
23 Sept 2026
Statia heritage committee recommends postponing reburial of ancestral remainsORANJESTAD, St. Eustatius - The Statia Cultural Heritage Implementation Committee (SCHIC) has recommended that the planned reburial of ancestral remains be postponed from November 13 to a later date.
23 Sept 2026
First public bus on Bonaire possibly running before end of JanuaryKRALENDIJK - The first bus of the new public transport system on Bonaire could possibly start running before the end of January. The Executive Council is working on a collaboration with the ABC Bus Company on Curacao. "There is a good chance that the bus will be running before…
23 Sept 2026
Cabinet leaves emergency stockpile plan for BES Islands out of budgetKRALENDIJK - The cabinet has included nothing in the draft budget for 2027 regarding the establishment of strategic stockpiles on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. This is noted by the Netherlands Court of Audit, while the House of Representatives had previously called for…
23 Sept 2026
Governor Levenstone Departs Saba for Working Visit to the NetherlandsIsland Governor Jocelyn Levenstone departed Saba today ahead of a working visit to the Netherlands, running from September 28 to October 9. During the visit, the Governor will attend the …
23 Sept 2026
Anti-Bullying Week Underway at Gwendoline van Putten SchoolORANJESTAD - Gwendoline van Putten School is marking Anti-Bullying Week from September 21-25, with activities promoting kindness, respect and inclusion, including a joint opening event with other schools on Sint Eustatius.
23 Sept 2026
WEB - Save on your energy bill with LED lighting!Have you taken a close look at your energy bill lately? For many households and businesses on Bonaire, lighting represents a major expense. Fortunately, there is a smart solution: switching to LED lighting. WEB Bonaire explains why this is one of the best investments you can…
23 Sept 2026
Saba questions The Hague on why millions for poverty relief are going to infrastructureKRALENDIJK - Saba Commissioner Bruce Zagers is questioning how the 30 million euros that the cabinet will structurally make available for basic income security in the Caribbean Netherlands from 2027 onwards will be spent. According to Zagers, a large portion of the money risks…
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