Tomorrow morning, September 14th, 2017, the Bonaire Insider will be joining Radio Talk Show Host, Raeford Brown, transmitting live from Bonaire! Raeford Brown hosts the morning talk show, Raeford and The Thunder Country Morning Show, out of Jacksonville, North Carolina, U.S.A. He is also an avid diver,
Read moreArjen de Wolff to begin as Director of STINAPA on September 1st, 2017. The Board of STINAPA Bonaire has appointed a new executive director, Arjen de Wolff. After an open and thorough procedure to fill the vacancy, Mr. de Wolff will be taking up his new tasks as of
Read moreBonbons Bonaire provides exquisite chocolates. One of the advantages of Bonaire’s burgeoning population is the fact that the island is attracting young entrepreneurs who bring new skills and arts to the island. Both tourists and residents can enjoy the fruits of their labors, and one of these that
Read moreBonaire’s Grand Carnival Parade 2017. This past weekend took its toll on a lot of folks here on Bonaire–at least those who were dancing down the long Carnival parade route from about 2:00 PM until past 6:00 PM. Meanwhile, those who where on the sidelines sat back and
Read moreThe Bonaire Maritime Film Festival is January 14, 2017. There’s no doubt there is an amazing allure and mystery about those hearty sailors who ventured out onto the world’s oceans and sailed the seven seas for their livings. Bonaire’s seamen have been part of this sailing tradition, and
Read moreFinal Tribute to Officer Ferry Bakx In an overwhelming display of solidarity and support, the people of Bonaire gathered Friday afternoon to say their farewells, and give their thanks, to the island’s fallen hero, Officer Ferry Bakx. At 4:00 PM, a cavalcade commenced from the police station in
Read moreIt is with the utmost sadness that today we report the passing of Officer Ferry Bakx of the Korps Politie of the BES islands. Bonaire mourns the loss of one of its own, killed in the line of duty, and flags are flying at half mast in his
Read moreThere will be a very special evening at the new Terramar Museum on Friday, August 19th, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:30 PM, when Bonaire seafaring legend, Johnny Craane, presents Images of Our Maritime Past. Hear tales of trade and trickery, sailing and smuggling as told by the master boat-builder
Read moreSTINAPA welcomes a new marine park manager, Mr. Wijnand de Wolf, who joined the organization as the new manager of the Bonaire National Marine Park. Wijnand began his new duties on August 1st, after completing work with the island government, involved with environmental issues. He studied Aquatic Eco-Technology at
Read moreIn the last two weeks, there has been a lot to celebrate at Bruce Bowker’s Carib Inn, as many of their long-time, repeat Bonaire visitors hit milestones in their visits. The Poduska Family now has three generations visiting and diving on Bonaire over the last 30 years. The Poduskas hail
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