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11/10/2009 Nine Lionfish Confirmed in Bonaire

It was never a case of whether lionfish (Pterois volitans) would be seen in Bonaire – only when and how many.  Marine biologists got answers to these questions last week when the first confirmed sightings of lionfish in Bonaire were reported.  The first of these sightings occurred at Nukove on October 26th at a depth of 20 m.  As of November 9th, nine other newly-settled lionfish have been captured by the Bonaire National Marine Park.  Ramón de León, the Marine Park Manager, praised the divers who reported the lionfish by saying, “Our success in capturing the lionfish reported to [the Marine Park] is the result of accurate reporting by divers.”

11/9/2009 Bonaire Referendum II Delayed

The referendum on the future government structure of Bonaire will be held after the Parliamentary elections on January 22, 2010, not before as recommended by the Referendum Committee. Anthony Nicholas, Independent Member of the Bonaire Island Council, confirmed that last week adding, “At the end of this month a representative of the United Nations is to visit. He will need two weeks to investigate. Then two months must be allowed for an information campaign. Think March for a referendum.”

11/7/2009 New Political Party Formed

A new political party, the Akuerdo pa Kambio –APK (Accord for Change)-will present a list of candidates for the January 22, 2010, Antillean Central Government parliamentary election.  Independent Anthony Nicolaas will lead the list. Other candidates will be from the Pro Desaroyo di Boneiru –PRO, Pro Bonaire Development; Partido Boneriano Sosial –PABOSO Socialist; Partido Lucha pa Hustisia -PLH, Struggle for Justice parties and  the Movementu Awor Té Ora -ATO, Now Is The Time Movement.

11/5/2009 Quicker Access to the beach at Slagbaai

The southern gate of the Washington Slagbaai National Park will be open to the publc on the first Sunday of every month beginning in November. Slagbaai’s beach is the longest sand beach after Klein Bonaire’s and Boka Chikitu’s.
In response to requests from the public and the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the park STINAPA decided to open the southern gate once a month. This year the entrance will be free. Beginning in 2010 the public can buy a yearly Park pass for NAƒ17,50 which can be purchased at the main entrance to the park, at the STINAPA office or at dive shops.  You must use it at the south entrance as no fee can be collected there.
 

11/4/2009 Attend the Auction and Dinner

The Animal Shelter’s bi-annual fundraiser, the Indonesian Dinner and Art Auction, is on Friday, November 27, at Plaza Hotel. Dinner at 6 pm; auction is at 8 pm. The dinner is NAƒ 55 per person. The art auction is free. Tickets at: Asecom NV (717- 3207), Jacobs Architekten NV (787-0466), Jan Kerklaan (786-3454), Animal Shelter Bonaire (717-4989). Or by email: paulwichers@flamingotv.net\ Everyone invited. All proceeds go to the Bonny Superdog sterilization program. Thanks to all the sponsors and contributing artists that make this event a success.

11/3/2009 Reporter's Bonaire Grandaughter   Born in Curacao

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