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Government Finance Reform
Last Friday, June 11th, the so-called committee of "Three Wise Men" - three respected individuals appointed by the
Central Government of the Netherlands Antilles to analyze and propose a solution for the financial crises in the Antilles - presented their findings to a collection of government, industry, and media.
Their suggestions for the financial restoration of the Antilles including siphoning off 2500 civil servants over a period of two years, raising the NAOB sales tax from 2% to 5% starting August 1, 1999, decentralizing
Central Government departments, reducing government induced overhead in doing business, and privatizing all major government-owned companies.
These changes are necessary, the committee says in order for the Netherlands Antilles to overcome an annual budget deficit in excess of NAFl. 600 million, and reduce debt currently pegged at over NAFl. 3 billion, as
well as meet certain social and growth goals for the Antilles.
For example, as part of the decentralization of certain Antilles-wide services, like the police force, control of, as well as expense for the police will shift to the individual islands. In order to help the islands
pay for these services directly, the committee proposes that 75% of all national taxes (i.e. the NAOB) go directly to the island on which the tax is collected.
As far as government induced overhead goes, one target mention in the report was the protection, via extra import duties and tariffs, of inefficient industries. This particular topic is a major issue to Bonaire,
since we have no protected industry and pay a penalty on goods like imported toilet paper because Curaçao does have such industries.
Similarly, by truly privatizing utilities, Air ALM, and a host of other government owned companies, the government reduces its need to subsidize these companies, and in turn the companies need to become competitive
and streamlined to survive.
The recurring message of the report is that expenditures must be lowered, income raised and the economic growth must be stimulated.
As part of the proposed governmental layoffs (1,600 in the year 2000, 900 in 2001), the committee suggests an extreme decentralization in departments such as that of Tax Inspection (Loonbelasting) and Education
(Onderwijs). For example, under the new structure, the Central Government's Department of Education would take care of policies, inspection and legislative tasks, while all other tasks and administration should be
managed by each individual island government appropriate department.
As part of a summary of the report provided in Papiamentu, Dutch, and English, the committee, addressing the issue of legislative nitpicking and wheeling and dealing, sternly advises that:
"It ought to be noted at the outset that this report entails a set of comprehensive measures aimed at re-establishing fiscal order and economic growth. The measures have therefore to be seen as a set of
complementary and mutually reinforcing measures. Selective implementation of the measures without due regard to the above will render the intended impact of the measures ineffective. The committee therefore wants to
stress on the importance of a swift, bold, and comprehensive implementation of the set of measures if the stated objectives are to be achieved."
Furthermore, "It is imperative that urgent corrective actions be taken to deal with the existing social situation that results from years of neglect."
Already St. Maarten has publicly rejected the increase in sales tax, stating that the 5% tax would mean the end for most businesses. Antillean Minister of Finance Mingo (Democratic Party of St. Maarten) concurs,
adding that he feels that the other islands are being made to pay for Curacao's financial problems. This is a sentiment shared by many on Bonaire as well.
Also, understandably, unions have expressed concern about the report. For example, Eric Tjietjie, Chairman ABVO (the Civil Servants' Union) was reported in Extra as saying that "Bonaire has no civil servants to
spare." (Although it's difficult, we'll refrain from commenting.)
In recent newspaper articles, Bonaire's incoming government, while initially taking the same stance as St. Maarten on the increase in the sales tax has now backed off somewhat, saying they would consider an increase
with the final rate being somewhere between the current 2% and the proposed 5%.
It's certain that if the sales tax rate increases on August 1st as has been put forth by the committee that Bonaire's tourism industry will suffer, especially considering the already high island tourism room tax of
$5.50-6.50/person per room night. The incoming government has made overtones about changing the island room tax to a fixed percentage of the room rate, but this has yet to be made formally public and agreed to by
all parties concerned.
If the plan of the Three Wise Men is put into play, there will definitely be some upheaval, but their report was unmerciful in many areas, cutting right to the bone, addressing issues like pensions, government
employee absenteeism, government corruption, the underwriting by the government of risky investments, and government waste.
While we at the E-News don't like everything the committee proposed, we feel that as a recovery package which gives significantly greater autonomy to each island, and helps fix many of the problems that currently
exist in the Antillean government, it's a step in the right direction. The more autonomy that Bonaire gains from Curaçao, the stronger Bonaire becomes, better able to control its own destiny.
The next step is to see if the plan is adopted by the Central Government in its entirety or if politicians will do what politicians do and debate and alter the proposed reforms to the point that they are
unrecognizable.
Virus Alert
The computer virus situation will only be getting worse over the coming months and years, experts say, and supporting that sentiment is that on
the heels of Happy99, Melissa, and Pretty Park is the discovery of a virus called ExploreZip, which uses a similar method of e-mail propagation as the aforementioned viruses, but carries a very nasty payload which
can wipe out large numbers of files on users' systems.
Below are a couple of Web links about this latest nasty computer virus:
We'll leave you with the reminder that you should NEVER open attachments sent to you via e-mail unless you are fully confident of the source of the attachments, and are expecting the attachments to be sent. The
latest breed of virii mimic e-mail (and the virus payload in the form of an attachment) being sent from friends and business associates, which is why it is extra important to know what is being sent and that the
sender actively sent it before even considering opening an attachment.
Amadeus Steakhouse Opens
When the Mangerie de la Mer restaurant closed a couple of months ago, it wasn't clear what type of dining establishment would
replace them. While we at the E-News joked about it being a McDonalds in our April Fool's issue, reality is far removed from fiction this time around.
On Monday, June 7th, the Amadeus Steakhouse opened its doors on the well trafficked corner of Kaya Bonaire and Kaya J.N.E. Craane, right by the downtown seaside promenade-in-progress. We had a chance to dine at
Amadeus a few days after they opened.
As the name implies, Amadeus is a restaurant that specializes in meat. The menu is perhaps the largest we've ever seen, measuring almost a meter across, and not much less in height, and while filled with options, is
an inhibitor in speaking with one's dinner companion (you can't see each other because the menus are in the way).
The menu offers a wide variety of hot and cold appetizers, and a noteworthy selection of main courses, mostly steak, pork, and fish. Average price of an appetizer is around NAFl. 12, while for main courses it's
around NAFl. 35.00 (starting at NAFl. 26.50 and running as high as NAFl. 44.50). Main courses come with tasty pan fried potatoes, but not much else. If you want side orders of things like french fries, salad, or
even plain bread, it will cost you - anywhere from NAFl. 4.50 to 8.50. For a restaurant that is already charging heady prices for its meals, this presents a feel of being nickel and dimed (i.e. being charged for
every little thing no matter how minor). The fact that the English translation for the Dutch "Vis van dag" (Fish of the Day) was "Rip-off of the Day" as listed in the menu didn't do much to
change our opinion on this matter.
A children's portion of the menu exists, but based on content (like ribs), we'd suspect that the target audience would be the 6 and older crowd. The restaurant has no high chairs for younger children, which further
supports this assumption.
The wine selection is limited to three choices: white, red, and rose. All are apparently from Chilean vineyards. The choices are limited because of the way the Amadeus Steakhouse charges for wine. One or more full
(and measured) bottles of each diner's wine color of choice is left at the table, and you are charged by how much you consume (we believe that based on the condition of the bottles, which did not have any residual
marks of being recently opened, that they pour out the wine into a measuring vessel when you are done with your meal to measure the level of consumption). While this may be good way for the proprietor to sell more
wine (after all, if the bottle is available, why not have a little more?), we found it annoying, since all we wanted was a single glass of wine. Even after pouring what we thought were the same amounts of wine from
two different colors into two different glasses (actually they were the size of water goblets), we were charged different amounts because the measuring method indicated that slightly more white wine was poured into
one glass than red wine into the other. Net result: NAFl. 10 for the glass of white, NAFl. 8 for the single glass of red.
Those somewhat negative points aside, the food at the Amadeus Steakhouse was quite good. We started with their Greek Salad, which was loaded with olives, feta, and several other vegetables (notably, no lettuce,
unlike American Greek salads) and an order of their Buffalo Wings. The salad was tasty and well balanced, while the wings were appropriately flavorful and piquant (spicy). We accompanied the appetizers with an order
of garlic bread, which was in fact a warmed roll and garlic butter - not quite what we had expected.
Our main courses consisted of the Steak Amadeus, a rump steak slathered with sauteed onions, and a Spicy Pork Tenderloin. The steak was cooked as request to medium rare, and was exceedingly tender and tasty. The
Spicy Pork Tenderloin was also very tender, and seasoned with a spice rub that added great flavor during the grilling process. Each of the two main courses was accompanied by a small helping of potato salad and some
garnish. We also asked to have the pan fried potatoes with the steak replaced with a baked potato and this was done at no charge. The side of corn on the cob I ordered was less satisfying, as the corn was rubbery as
a result of having previously been frozen (prior to cooking).
Dessert was a reasonable chocolate mousse and coffee.
Service was quite good, and for having only been opened for a matter of a few days, we noticed no real confusion or mix-ups during our dinner.
A 10% service charge is added to the bill automatically, but there was no indication that the NAOB sales tax was being charged extra, leading us to believe it was already in the price. After our wine was measured,
our bill came to NAFl. 136.40, and with additional tip, it rounded it out to an even NAFl. 150 (approximately US$86).
In summary, while the meal was quite good, it came at a high price, with a small share of procedural quirks (like the wine bottles) that we would have rather not had to deal with. However, if you're looking for a
good steak or meat dinner, as well as good Buffalo wings, you'll certainly enjoy the food (and the location - great for sunsets!). If you're on a budget or have a more vegetarian leaning, you may want to look
elsewhere.
We should add that the owners of the new Amadeus Steakhouse are already successful restaurateurs in their own right, operating the original Amadeus Steakhouse in the town of Ede in the Netherlands.
Bonaire's Amadeus Steakhouse accepts all major credit cards, and is open only for dinner, 5pm-11pm, Sunday through Friday (closed Saturdays). Phone 2888.
Bonaire Trash
Local newspapers report that Selibon (Bonaire's sanitation company) spokesperson Lupe Statie recently lamented the fact that big events, like
the Celia Cruz concert for example, still leave the roads and public areas, not only around the venue but other areas as well, covered with paper cups, and other trash. With the many visitors to the islands, Ms.
Statie was asked if she thought that perhaps others less aware of Bonaire's campaign to keep the island clean. She replied cautiously that "this could be an indication, because under normal circumstances,
Bonaire remains clean". Selibon is thinking of putting Tene Boneiru Limpi (Keep Bonaire Clean) posters and folders at the airports to help educate visitors about Bonaire's desire for a lack of trash.
On that same note, Ms. Statie also spoke of a campaign to approach restaurants, snack bars and the Venezuelan fruit boats to eliminate the use of plastic bags for take away food and shopping. This campaign has been
very successful with the supermarkets, because although there is no legislature in the matter the supermarkets have all agreed to do away with the plastic bags of their own accord and replace them with paper bags
(for which they generally charge NAFl. 0.25 to encourage people to bring their own shopping bags).
At the E-News, we'd like to see this process taken even one step further - namely doing away with the Styrofoam containers that take-out food is placed in, and replacing them with cardboard carry out containers that
are quite a bit more biodegradable.
Flamingo Feeding Grounds Threatened
Local government is worried about advanced plans in Venezuela to construct an airport close to the area known as
"The Cuare Fauna Refuge". This area is important to our Bonaire flamingos since they flies to Cuare in search of food, which they then bring back to their young ones here in Bonaire's flamingo breeding
grounds. If the airport construction goes ahead as planned, it is believed that Bonaire will be left with only one quarter of the number of flamingos it has now.
The Bonaire Island Government has sent a letter voicing its worries to the Ambassador of the Netherlands in Caracas, Niek P. v. Zutphen, and in response, the Ambassador wrote the Venezuelan Government, expressing his
concern for the future of the flamingos that breed in Bonaire.
These birds share both Venezuela and Bonaire as their home and use the Cuare area as a transit during their trip from the northern coat of South America on their way to our island. The trip takes less than two hours
for the birds, and some flamingos make the roundtrip daily.
On Bonaire, legislation prohibits craft from occupying air space to the south of the flamingos' breeding area in the salt pans. As the birds fly into the island from Venezuela at the southern tip of Bonaire,
they experience very little hinderance from our airport, even though it is still close to their habitat. At Cuare it would not easy to build an airport with the runways out of the way of the flamingos due to the
direction the winds blow, according to the Bonairean Government.
Air Jamaica
Bonaire is finally going to be getting another regular scheduled flight from an airline that has never flown to Bonaire before... Air
Jamaica. The weekly service will fly an Airbus A320 roundtrip Montego Bay-Bonaire each Saturday, during the early afternoon. The southern bound flight will be Flight 67, departing Montego Bay, Jamaica at 11:50am
(EST) and arriving on Bonaire at 2:35pm (AST). The return flight, #66, departs Bonaire at 3:20pm (AST) and arrives Montego Bay at 4:05pm (EST). Connections from Newark, JFK, Chicago, Baltimore, Philadelphia,
Atlanta, Miami, and Los Angeles are available in both directions with a minimum of layover time.
The inaugural flight will arrive here on Saturday, June 26th, and a large reception is planned for the flight and its initial 100 passengers at the airport, followed by a reception at the Governor's house for the
passengers and local dignitaries.
This weekly service has the capacity to bring 188 people to the island each week, via more cost and time effective routes, and making Bonaire more accessible to visitors from the Chicago and southern California
areas.
Bonaire Twin Cinema News & Features - June 17 - 23, 1999
Bonaire Twin Cinema is located in the heart of Kralendijk next to the Exito Bakery and
behind the Cultimara Supermarket. Starting Thursday, June 17, Bonaire Twin Cinema will be offering the following film features (NaFl. 10.- for all normal features, special pricing for matinees on weekends):
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Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace - New!
- Nightly at 7:00pm
- Matinees Sat. & Sun. at 2:00pm
- Late show Fri. & Sat. at 11:00pm
The eagerly awaited Star Wars prequel finally arrives on Bonaire's big screen. Featuring amazing special effects, The Phantom Menace introduces us to young Anakin Skywalker (who later becomes Darth Vader in the
second Star Wars trilogy, which started with the first Star Wars movie). The story of The Phantom Menace centers around the planet Naboo, and a trade dispute that has developed there, requiring the services of two
Jedi Knights (one of whom is a young Obi-Wan Kenobi). The villains are Darth Sidious and Darth Maul, and a legion of killer droids. The result? Pure entertainment, George Lucas style. (Rated PG, Action/Sci-Fi,
CinameScope, Spanish Subtitles, DDS Sound, 135 minutes) For more details, visit:
http://headlines.yahoo.com/Full_Coverage/Movies/Star_Wars__Episode_I___Th
e_Phantom_Menace/
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Forces of Nature - New!
- Nightly at 9:15pm and 8:50pm
- Matinees Sat. & Sun. at 2:15pm
- Late show Fri. & Sat. at 11:30pm
Ben (Ben Affleck) has two days to get from New York to Savannah, Georgia, where is to marry Bridget (Maura Tierney). On his way he saves the life of fellow airplane passenger Sarah (Sandra Bullock), who becomes
his traveling companion during his attempt to reach his bride to be. (Rated PG-13, Comedy Drama, 105 minutes)
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Analyze This
- Nightly at 9:45pm
- Matinees Sat. & Sun. at 4:45pm
Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal star in this comedy. The mobster Paul Vitti seeks out a therapist to bolster his confidence and end his panic attacks before his big confrontation with the other Mob Leader at the
crime-family meeting. (Rated R, Dolby Surround sound, Comedy, 106 minutes) For more details see: http://headlines.yahoo.com/Full_Coverage/Movies/analyze_this/index.html
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The Corrupter
- Nightly at 7:15pm
- Matinee Sat. & Sun. at 4:30pm
Oriental film and martial arts star Chow Yun Fat and actor Mark Wahlberg join up in this action movie about car chases, gun slinging, and the fast life of a corrupt New York City cop. Chow plays Nick Chan, a tainted
hero who gets one last chance at redemption. (Rated R, Action, CinemaScope, 110 minutes) For more details, see: http://headlines.yahoo.com/Full_Coverage/Movies/the_corruptor/index.html
[Bonaire E-News Rating 1.5 of out 4 stars. While the action scenes in this movie are generally quite good, and the plot manages to move along at a reasonable pace, the movie lacks real cohesion and is rather
unsatisfying.]
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Coming Soon (dates and releases subject to change):
The Bonaire Twin Cinema Box Office opens nightly at 6:00pm, and no reservations are required. Tickets are only available at the box office. Questions about the movies? Call Bonaire Twin Cinema at 2400 (Noon to
closing everyday), FAX: 8010, or send an e-mail to mailto:TwinCinema@InfoBonaire.com (please include your phone or FAX number).
Quick Takes
- First Storm - Arlene. The first tropical storm of the 1999 storm season has come and almost gone. Arlene, which achieved tropical storm
status several hundred miles southeast of Bermuda, has fizzled into becoming a tropical depression, leaving no damage behind.
- Harbour Village Tennis Tournament. Harbour Village Beach Resort will be hosting the "1st Annual Bonaire International Tennis Championship", an open-doubles tournament, starting June 24th,
through June 27th, at the resort's tennis center. The center is managed by Peter Burwash International. Tennis players from Europe, Venezuela, Colombia and the ABC islands are scheduled to participate in the match.
The winners will receive a wide array of prizes, including vacations to Bonaire, New York, Margarita Island supplied by different sponsors. The resort is also offering special four-day packages for the event.
For details, contact Harbour Village Tournament Director and Referee, Mark Brinson, phone 7500x14 or FAX: 7507.
- Culinary Team Dinner #3. The next Bonaire Culinary Team fundraising dinner is next Tuesday, on June 22nd at 7pm. Almost all the tickets are already sold, but there may be a couple left for people who respond
quickly. Tickets, which include accompanying wines, are priced at NAFl. 35,- and are available from the Bonaire E-news ( mailto:CulinaryTickets@BonaireENews.com , Port Call (phone 8988, e-mail mailto:portcall@infobonaire.com ), Sara at the Green Parrot (phone 5454), Liz at Den Laman (phone 8955), and Marcel or Martin at Rendez-Vous (phone 8454). These dinners help pay for the team's trip to compete in Miami in late July at the Caribbean culinary competition.
- AKIB Meeting Announcement. AKIB will be holding a general assembly at the Plaza Resort on Thursday, June 17th, at 8pm to elect new board members for its next year of operation, as well as provide an overview
of the organization's finances and operations during the previous year. Elections will be tallied at the meeting, and the new board announced prior to the meeting's end.
- . The Kontiki Beachclub at Lac Bay Resort is presenting a Coffee Concert on Sunday, June 27th, from 11am until Noon. Enjoy sax, tenor, and baritone musicians, fresh coffee, tea and homemade
cheesecakes while there. For more information call Miriam at 5369 or send an e-mail to mailto:kontiki@bonairelive.net
- Man of the Year of the Sea. Tugboat Captain John Craane was recently honored as The Man of the Year of the Sea. Captain John is liked and respected by all who are involved with maritime activity on the
island. Besides giving his time and experience to all who ask, he was instrumental in awakening the interest in Sunfish sailing competition that has developed several Bonaireans into World Class sailors. (Courtesy
of Port Call)
- Boat Registration Renewals. All Bonaire boats must renew their registration every six (6) months. The Bonaire Harbor Office issued this reminder last week. Renewal is free. Bring your papers to the Harbor
Office to get it done. (Courtesy of Port Call)
- Jong Bonaire Center. The Jong Bonaire Youth Center, an after school center for kids of the SGB (high school) has been operating for about a month, with 200 students registered to use it on a regular basis.
Activities available include: help with homework; arts & crafts; sports; drama; a youth choir with a popular repertoire; roller blading; yoga; and girls soccer. Local reports indicate that the kids are excited
to have a place all their own. The staff of Jong Bonaire is assisted by local volunteers (and more volunteers are being sought - call 4303 or e-mail: jongbonaire@bonairelive.com
) The youth center's official opening will be this August.
- Regatta & Aruba Windsurf Races. Byron Tromp, Regatta organizer informed Port Call last weekend that 11 of the "Windsurfer Kids", Bonaire s best pre-teen windsurfers, gave a demonstration of
their abilities at the world class "Hi Winds Windsurfer Races" in Aruba. Seven other windsailors from Bonaire competed in the week-long event. One of the objectives of the demonstration was to kindle
interest in the upcoming Bonaire International Regatta, which will be held from October 3-9, 1999. A press conference was held following the demonstration. The logo for the Regatta has also been selected and will be
presented next week. It was designed by Monika Oleana. E-mail inquiries about the Regatta may be sent to mailto:Regatta@bonairelive.com . There will also be a Regatta website at http://www.BonaireRegatta.org later this summer with all sorts of information about past and future Bonaire Regattas. (Courtesy of Port Call)
- SGB MAVO Results. On Wednesday, June 16th, at the presentation of results and grades for 4th year (Seniors) SGB (high school) students in the MAVO curriculum (standard high school level), school officials
announced that only half of the 4th year students had passed all subjects, meaning that the other half will have to retake one or more tests or courses during the next year. At the same time, it was also discussed
that 15 teachers are leaving the SGB, and that they need to be replaced. Other sources indicate this number may be low, and that even if outgoing teachers are replaced, there's still a significant shortfall in
qualified educators to teach all the students at the SGB. Also, while a 50% failure rate is not a positive sign, it does send a signal to both students and the faculty that the school system is becoming serious
about the quality and level of education at the school, and that students need to apply themselves more.
- Selibon Training. Selibon (Bonaire's sanitation company) now has certified professional landfill manager. Selibon employee, Randy Leonora, participated in a course in Holland on managing landfills and has
returned to Bonaire with this knowledge, being the first person in the Antilles to have this diploma. The course entails identifying, receiving and registering waste, different types of waste, re-using and
re-cycling, managing a landfill, testing waste managing fertilizing plants, collecting and transporting waste in a responsible manner, managing incinerator plants and giving guidance and/or training to other
employees.
- Less E-News in July.
First, an apology for the delay in delivering this current issue of the E-News - a brief bout of editorial flu was the cause. Also, in July, the Bonaire E-News editorial staff plans on taking some time off from its busy schedule. Therefore there will be a reduced number of Bonaire E-News issues published in July. At this point, there will not be a July 7th issue, and we will apprise our readers about which other dates will be skipped. Regular weekly publishing of the E-News will resume in August.
Classifieds
Lots of things for sale, and some things being sought. Please note that we do not warrant the accuracy or validity of the
products/services/etc. being presented here - in other words, Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware). Note: Advertising real estate for sale or rent in our Classifieds is fee based and no classified ads will be accepted from
those looking for employment, and all other ads will be reviewed and may be edited if accepted for free placement. Contact us at mailto:classifieds@BonaireENews.com for details.
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Needs a New Home:
DOG
We are moving and Inca, our female half-breed rottweiler/retriever, is looking for a new home too. Inca is 2 yrs old, sterilized and has had all her shots. She is very sweet and obedient to 'her' people, and a
good watchdog as well. Phone: 7622 (daytime) or e-mail mailto:komakia@infobonaire.com
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Help Wanted:
BABYSITTER - SHORT-TERM
A French couple visiting Bonaire from July 5th through July 16th is in need of a babysitter for their two grandchildren, ages 2 and 3. The family will be staying in an oceanfront villa
while on Bonaire. Persons interested in this short-term job should contact Theo at 5539, FAX: 5081, or mailto:info@harbourtownbonaire.com
SUNBELT REALTY
Sunbelt Realty is looking for help in the area of real estate sales and rentals. Computer skills and American English fluency in speaking and writing are mandatory. Contact Ben van Zutphen at 6560
or mailto:ben@sunbelt.an .
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Real Estate:
HOUSE
Kaya Raspa 4, South Nikiboko Freehold - 3 bedrooms, living/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, separate laundry room. In good condition, recently renovated. Price NAFl 135.000. Please call during the daytime at
7474.
KUNUKU FOR SALE
1.6 hectares (3.952 acres) of land fenced in with cactus. Two (2) small houses and a big porch. Electricity by wind and solar energy. Satellite TV. Wonderful view to Lagoon and surrounding hills.
Photos on-line at http://www.infobonaire.com/html/classifieds.html . Price to be discussed. Contact e-mail: darido@infobonaire.com
HOUSE
Situated on Kaya Simon Bolivar 13 (in front of Jeugdhuis Jong Bonaire) - 3 Bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, living room also 'Regenbak' separate apartment with one bedroom. Price NAFl. 250,000. Could also be
used as warehouse or office space. Please call daytime tel. 7474
LOTS AT LUGA ALEHA
Two (2) lots in Bonaire's only "Green" development. Build your home or holiday retreat in one of Bonaire's most beautiful, natural areas: a large area of private, virgin parkland, most
of which will be protected against development forever.
secluded, quiet, untouched area
property land (not rented or leased)
restrictions in deed to protect the environment and your privacy
maximum of 50 homes on 750 acres
water lines to be available
First lot - "small" lot: 9.1 to 10.5 acres. US$6826 per acre.
Second lot - "big" lot with oceanview: 27.8 acres. US$5064 per acre.
For details, contact Luga Aleha (a "remote place" in Papiamentu) at 8073, 6513, or 6733; FAX 7826 or 6733.
CONDO/APARTMENT COMPLEX FOR SALE
Visit http://www.infobonaire.com/html/classifieds.html#apartments for details
RENTAL - BEACH FRONT
Attractive 2-bedroom beach house for rent on a weekly or monthly basis. Fully furnished. Aircos in bedrooms. Ceiling fans in
bedrooms and living room & dining room. Solar hot water heater. Wash machine. Beautiful garden. Very secure location with gated entrance. Convenient
location, near restaurants, marina, resorts, tennis & spa. Attractive rates to responsible parties. Contact for brochure, photos and availability.
Phone: 570-586-0098; Fax: 570-586-4013; e-mail: larryt49@alumni.princeton.edu
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For Sale:
COMPUTER MONITOR
Brand new still in box, never opened - ViewSonic 17" Monitor for PC or Mac. - US$399.
Call Bruce at 8819 or mailto:Bruce@caribinn.com
SELL OR SWAP - COMPUTER PROCESSOR
An AMD-K6-2 333Mhz processor (a socket 7 device), new and not used before. For somebody who wants to upgrade. My motherboard can only support up to a 266Mhz CPU, so I'd like to
swap for another processor like Pentium 266? or AMD. Otherwise will sell for NAFl. 180,-.
Contact Robert at phone 5455 (office) daytime or mailto:architect@bonairelive.net
TRUCK
1992 Toyoto Hilux 4x4 Double Cab Truck, A/C, tinted windows, radio, bucket seats, 5 speed trans, 89,000 km, oversized tires.
NAFl 15,000 - Firm. Photo at: http://www.bonaireenews.com/photos/19990609-truck.jpg
Call 5592 or mailto:info@samursailing.com
CAR
Mitsubishi Lancer station wagon '95, 23000 km old, AC, power-steering, 5-speed,am/fm radio-cassette. All of this for one easy payment of NAFl. 15,000
People who are interested can mailto:bertus-janny@bonairelive.com
BED and BIKE
Bed, 140x190 (cm), wood, like new incl. mattress NAFl. 200,-
City Bike 15 gears, good shape NAFl. 200,-
Call John at 5472 or mailto:jhoedemakers@rnbtech.com
SAILBOAT
1984 Morgan (US-mfd) with modifications, 4 berths, aft cockpit, 6 sails (mainsail, genoa 1 and 3, foresail and stormsails), Yanmar inboard diesel engine 15KW, shower and (manual) pump toilet, freezer,
gas-stove, 25 Watt shipping traffic radiophone, depth sounder, two solar panels of 50 Watts each, One wind generator of 75 Watts. US$15,000
Photo at: http://www.bonaireenews.com/photos/19990609-sailboat.jpg
Call John 5472 or mailto:jhoedemakers@rnbtech.com
CAR
Nissan 180 SX with a revised motor and in good condition. NAFl. 4000,-.
Call Floor at 8080
GAS CLOTHES DRYER
Almost new (used only five times) American-made gas dryer. Will sell at best reasonable offer.
Call Anne after June 9 to June 23 at 4878 or e-mail to mailto:anniejul@juno.com
FUTON MATTRESSES
4 futons, full/queen size, 4 years old. NAFl. 100 each.
Contact mailto:tim@oceanviewvillas.com
CARS
1995 Mitsubishi Lancer standard transmission for NAFl. 14,250.
1995 Mitsubishi Lancer automatic transmission for NAFl. 14,750.
Contact National Car Rental at 7907 or 7940.
MOTOR BIKE
New Yamaha Motor Bike, type: Dragster. 750cc, 500km
Contact Ronny at mailto:reonald@bonairenet.com or by phone at 6774
FINS
Never used TUSA diving fins, fits woman's size 7-8 bootie (booties also available). Will accept best offer.
Contact mailto:anniejul@juno.com or by phone in
Bonaire 4878 (will on-island June 9-23)
PICKUP TRUCK
1986 Nissan Double cab pick-up. NAFl. 6000
Call Terry at 6951
MINIVAN
1993 Suzuki Minivan. Asking NAFl. 4500.
Call Mirjam at 5080 for more information.
WET SUIT
Full Henderson wet suit - small. Only used four times. NAFl 100.
Call Diana at 5225 evenings
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Paint Shop Pro 5.0 for Windows 95/98 - Professional paint and graphics software for preparing images for brochures, Web site, at reduced price of US$80 - only two left!
Eudora Pro 4.0 for
Windows 95/98 - Professional E-mail software for people who live by e-mail - only one copy left - US$45.
Contact Jake @ NetTech at 6773 or mailto:jake@nettech.an
NEW KITCHEN FAUCET
Deluxe Kitchen Faucet, single control, never used, includes all parts, documentation is NAFl. 76.80 at General Store. Asking NAFl. 50/OBO. Contact Jake at 6773 or mailto:jake@nettech.an .
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Want to Buy/Swap:
DOG KENNEL
For airplane use, measurements : 61 cm wide,91 cm long,66 cm high.
Contact us at: mailto:bertus-janny@bonairelive.com
USED CAR
Station Wagon or Hatchback 4-door car, less than 50000 km, preferably automatic.
Call 2209 or mailto:p.e.schmid@infobonaire.com
PLASTIC BARRELS
Wanted: plastic barrels, new or used, for water storage.
E-mail mailto:fhenders@twr.org or call 4592.
MODEM
Looking for external fax modem - 28,800 bps or faster.
Call Diana at 5225 evenings
SHELVES
Looking for sturdy wooden or metal shelves to be used in a living room. Contact Linda at mailto:linda@nettech.an or 6773.
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