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Bonaire Day Speeches Spark Showdown
What started out as the regular and mandatory "speech" part of the Bonaire Day Celebration ceremonies
turned into a veritable showdown between Ramoncito Booi, one of the Bonairean government's Commissioners, and Suzy Camelia-Romer, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles (and an invited dignitary and keynote
speaker of the day).
The present government of Bonaire, a coalition of the "Green" UPB Party, with leader Ramoncito Booi, and the "Yellows" of the PABOSO Party, with its leader Nochi Willem, has been quite vociferous
lately about the Central Goverment's impending increase of the O.B. (Omzet Belasting-Sales Tax) from 2% to %5. And speeches denouncing the increase greeted attendees of the Bonaire Day festivities at Wilhelmina Park.
It's no secret that the Netherlands Antilles is in big trouble financially. People like to point fingers, and people like to point at previous Governments. Suffice it to say that the National Recovery Plan put it
very clearly: "The Netherlands Antilles must lower its expenditures and raise its income". Pretty basic stuff.
So,a part of the NRP suggests the NAOB tax raise, hand in hand with a curb on the Central Government's expenditures, many of which occur in the Government's "semi-privatized" companies: Air ALM, the water
and electric utilities, telephone companies, and more. But so far, there has not been much of a move by the Central Government to privatize anything other than the Postal Service. (both in Curaçao and Bonaire).
The "ERNA" (Eilandsraad Regeling N.A.) - laws regarding the relationship between the islands of the Netherlands Antilles - states that indirect taxes (such as the O.B.) go directly to the Central
Government. "Not fair!" is the Bonairean Government's cry. The Bonairean government is upset because they claim to not have been consulted by the Central Government as the decision to raise the O.B. is
being made, and add that the increase will result in 40 million Antillean guilders going into the money pit that is Curaçao.
Being a recently elected, and thus recently appointed, government, the current Bonairean government does not feel that any attention is being paid to it or the people it represents. "The increase in taxes in too
big a burden for an island that has not caused the immense financial problems," stated Booi during his Bonaire Day speech.
During her subsequent speech, Prime Minister Suzy Camelia-Romer claimed that "consulting" occurred with the previous Bonaire Government, which was of another Party - the 'Reds', Partido Demokratiko
Boneriano, under leadership of Jopie Abraham, who still happens to be a Minister of Parliament in the Central Government. Those talks allegedly also included Booi and Willem. Romer reminded the audience the
Netherlands Antilles has five islands with less than 200,000 inhabitants, and that all need to band together to face the financial problems facing the country.
The speeches on Monday were but the latest in a series of public and not-so-public statements by various Bonairean government officials. Last week, the Commissioners held an open meeting in which representatives from
the Curaçao government, the government of St. Maarten, and the Central Government were present. These attendees were stunned by the vehement opposition to the NAOB tax increase, especially as representatives from
the private sector were present in large numbers, adding their voice to that of the Bonairean governments. Represented were AKIB (the Bonaire Business and Industry Association), the Chamber of Commerce, the Banker's
Association, and BONHATA (the Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association). At this meeting, Booi explained that if the increase to a 5% NAOB goes through, then Bonaire will end up paying the Central Government 40 million
Antillean guilders, money which will almost entirely go towards helping resolve problems which Curaçao's island government has caused for itself, and none of it coming back to Bonaire. In other words, it would be a
further drain on Bonaire's already fragile economy - "stealing from the people of Bonaire".
Furthermore, it had to be explained to Bonaire's members of parliament, Jopie Abraham and Edith Strauss-Marcera, who are supposed to be representing Bonaire's best interest in the Central Government, that a 5% NAOB
in Curaçao amounts to a much larger number on Bonaire. This is because goods on Bonaire are anywhere from 20% to 150% more expensive than on Curaçao. (We saw this for ourselves in a recent Curaçao shopping trip - a
gallon of fresh U.S. milk was NAFl. 5 in Curaçao, but goes for NAFl. 10.95 here - a 120% difference!!! So, applying a 5% tax on goods that are more expensive, such as on Bonaire, produces a much higher price than on
identical, but lower priced goods, such as on Curaçao. Using our milk example, the effective additional burden under the new NAOB on Bonaire for a gallon of milk would be 10.95% instead of 5%, simply because of the
increased cost of goods on Bonaire.)
During that same meeting, Booi and Willem refused to answer questions pertaining to what Bonaire's government might do if the OB tax increase is passed over Bonaire's objections, leading observers to wonder if the
Bonairean government might in fact withhold tax revenue from the Central Government. The NRP, in fact, indicated that up to 80% of NAOB tax collections should stay with island governments. However, much as the
Central Government is ignoring the austerity measures recommended in the NRP, they have also conveniently ignored the provision to let the individual islands hold onto tax revenue in any magnitude.
It should be noted that ERNA does leave room for changes. ERNA decrees that "all indirect taxes go to Central Government 'unless otherwise decided'". It would seem then, that St. Maarten has otherwise
decided, for it has a different arrangement with the Central Government, and this is another sore point for Bonaire, which sees the ability of St. Maarten to decide its own taxation to be a major conflict with the
principles of equitable taxation the Central Government is promoting to get Bonaire to back off from its complaints about higher taxes.
That said, the latest information we have indicates that the increase to a 5% NAOB may start as soon as September 15th, at least on Curaçao. What will happen on Bonaire is anyone's guess...
Police Special Unit Offices Unhappy
The special unit of police officers which volunteered to patrol the streets at night several weeks ago (see the
August 25th issue of the Bonaire E-News) are no longer cruising the night scene. They are unhappy about the way the Police Corps upper echelon went about the entire issue and so the volunteers put a stop to their
efforts.
The Special Unit initiative came from the head of detectives, Officer Matheeuw, who along with 6 or 7 other officers, changed their working hours so that they would be on duty at night. Everything was fine until the
management of the Police Corps got involved and created a roster for just such a special unit, causing the volunteers to back off. And, it seems now that the new unit put together by police management stopped
functioning during the first week of September. A spokesman for the original volunteers did not want to elaborate on the reasons for the current situation.
During the 2 weeks the volunteers patrolled the streets, 15 individuals were apprehended. The Extra newspaper reports that since patrols by both the volunteers and the officially designated special unit roster have
stopped occurring, the amount of burglaries has once again increased.
Cruise Ship List
The Bonaire Cruise Association (BCA) has issued a revised list of the cruise ships to arrive in the 1999-2000 season. The number and
caliber of the ships scheduled to visit Bonaire has increased. On October 19 the majestic Nieuw Amsterdam (capacity 1,358 passengers) will make her first call followed a week later by the QE 2 (2,025 passengers).
This season will see an average of better than 2 ships a week in port. Other arrivals include first calls by the giant Norwegian Sky (2,340 passengers), TSS Albatros (1,100 passengers), Crown Dynasty (820
passengers), Sea Goddess I (116 passengers), Norwegian Majesty (1,501) passengers and the Aurora (1,950 passengers). Many other ships including the Black Watch (927 passengers), Club Med 2 (419 passengers), Windsong
(168 passengers) will call. It appears that the new Sea Promenade will get a workout right away. (Courtesy of Port Call)
Putting Conch Back On The Table
By Don M. Ricks, Special to Port Call and reprinted with permission
The big piles of shells at Lac tell us a lot. First, they tell us that conch has long been a favorite food for Bonaireans. They also show that over the generations Lac has been generous in supplying conch for the
family table. And now, they tell us, the conch is being used up. Fewer new shells are being added, and even fewer of those are from mature animals. When we see the remains of fist-sized juveniles on the piles,
we know that Bonaire¹s seed stock is being eaten before it can reproduce. Conch for tourists and conch for Bonaireans are two completely separate issues. The conch served in the tourist restaurants is flown in,
frozen, from other islands where people are selling off their traditional food source. Much of that conch ends up in the garbage cans. For many tourists conch is an experimental food, just something different to try
while on vacation. Many do not like it and send it back uneaten.
But Bonaireans love conch. It is part of their birthright. And the day the last conch is caught and removed from its shell will be a sad one. Given the right marine environment, like the broad sea grass beds of Lac,
conch is a resource that is relatively easy to manage. Conch are slow growing, but prolific. Once a good population has been built up, wise culling of mature animals makes room for juveniles to grow up and
reproduce. So conch are most abundant where they are being harvested.
That¹s why Bonaire used to have plenty of conch. The old people managed Lac the way they managed their goat herds and maize crops. On the kunuku they ate what they needed and made sure they had always had a good,
healthy seed stock in reserve, even if that meant going without sometimes.
According to Kalli De Meyer, Manager of the Marine Park, "We don¹t want to stop people from eating conch. We want them to have conch to eat forever. Bonaire cannot supply enough conch for the tourist restaurants
and should not try. But if Bonaireans declare a five year moratorium on conch collecting so the population can come back, and then limit collecting to permit holders who harvest conch in a planned way, they will
have plenty for themselves."
For three decades Bonaireans have led the Caribbean in making difficult, but wise, decisions about protecting their resources, and now time seems to be running out on the conch question too. Most Bonaireans
understand that they will never again be able to go to the ocean and take whatever conch they want, whenever they want. Those days have passed forever. So the hard choice is this: Will a few people continue to take
every single conch they can find for a few more years, until the conch are gone? Or will Bonaireans choose to put local conch back on the family table permanently, managing it as a long-term resource for themselves
and for their grandchildren?
Cost of Business Loans Decreases
The Managing Director of Maduro & Curiel's Bank, Bonaire, Evert Piar, confirmed that the bank had lowered interest
rates on loans to 8% (from as high as 12-13%) for new investments that will attract foreign exchange. The announcement is good news because lower rates stimulate the private sector to invest. Maduro & Curiel's
Bank is the oldest bank in the country and is a native Antillean bank. It is courageous and responsible to lower interest rates while the country is facing serious financial problems. And with an anticipated
economic recovery it should be good business as well. (Courtesy of Port Call)
Save the Dolphins
The environmental protection organization, ReefCare, reports that the director of the Curacao Seaquarium, Mr. A. Schrier, has asked
the Executive Council of Curaçao for a permit to catch wild dolphins. Twelve dolphins are to be caught: 6 for the Seaquarium and 6 for the Mexican catcher. This will be done in the waters around the island of
Curaçao with the help of a professional Mexican dolphin catcher. The Executive Council is willing to grant the Seaquarium a permit because Mr. Schrier told them that the dolphins will be a major attraction and will
give a boost to the tourism industry on Curaçao.
ReefCare learned that there is no legislation to prohibit catching dolphins in the 12 mile zone around Curaçao, provided a boat of no more than 12 meters is used. According to Port Call's source in the Bonaire
Environmental Department, in this case the dolphins are not strongly protected by the CITES treaty which deals with international trade of protected species.
There is practically no information about the stock of bottle-nosed dolphins in the waters of Curaçao. What is known is that this method of capturing dolphins will certainly break up family groups and cause hardship
in the dolphin community. Bottlenose dolphins are sighted around Curaçao usually in small groups, ranging up to 15 most of the time. Bigger groups are very rare in Curaçao.
If you want to express your opinion regarding the capture of dolphins for the Curaçao Seaquarium contact:
Curaçao Seaquarium
Attn. A. Schrier, Director
P.O. Box 3120
Curacao
Fax: 599-9-461-3671
Executive Council of Curaçao
Attn. S. Betrian, Chairman
Concordiastraat 24
Curaçao
Fax: 599-9-461-3257
or mailto:reefcare@cura.net
(Courtesy of Port Call)
Movies @ Bonaire Twin Cinema - September 9 - 15, 1999
Inspector Gadget - Starring Matthew Broderick
- Nightly at 9:30pm
- Matinee Saturday at 3:30pm
- Late Show Friday at 11:30pm
http://fullcoverage.yahoo.com/Full_Coverage/Movies/Inspector_Gadget/
Tarzan - Disney Animated Movie
- Nightly at 7:00pm
- Matinee Sunday at 4:00pm
http://fullcoverage.yahoo.com/Full_Coverage/Movies/Tarzan/
[Bonaire E-News Review: We give this film 3.5 out of 4 stars. Disney has once again released a great animated movie, full of colorful characters (no pun intended), excellent background and scene animation, and a
well developed story which takes most of the original Tarzan saga written by Edgar Rice Burroughs and makes it fun and understandable for everyone in the family. Tarzan purists may not be happy with the plot
simplifications necessary to produce such an epic in the guise of an hour and a half animated movie, however, but Disney-ophiles will have a ball.]
Universal Soldier: The Return - starring Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Nightly at 9:00pm
- Matinees Saturday at 4:00pm
- Late Show Friday at 11:15pm
http://fullcoverage.yahoo.com/Full_Coverage/Movies/Universal_Soldier__The_R eturn/
Wild Wild West - starring Will Smith, Kevin Kline, Selma Hayek
- Nightly at 7:15pm
- Matinees Sunday at 3:30pm
http://headlines.yahoo.com/Full_Coverage/Movies/Wild_Wild_West/
[Bonaire E-News Review: We give this film three out of four stars. Fun movie with lots of verbal bantering and characters very reminiscent from the original TV series of the same name. Movie goers who are not
familiar with the original TV series are not as likely to understand the film, however, and while Spanish subtitles are provided, they don't do the English dialogue justice, meaning that those who don't have a good
understanding of rapidly spoken English will not comprehend much of the subtle humor.]
For complete movie details and information, as well as cinema box office hours, see http://www.InfoBonaire.com/cinema
Web Site of the Week
Each week (when we have material), we'll list one address of a new Bonaire Web site that we come across.
If you have a new Bonaire-related Web site and want to make sure people know about it, send a message to mailto:news@BonaireENews.com with the details.
Quick Takes
- Historic Day for Weddings. Multro Travel, Bonaire's leading organizer of weddings (and the operator of this week's Web Site of the Week) informs us that September 9th will be a historic day here on Bonaire
and for Multro. On this day, 9/9/99, nine couples, mainly of Dutch nationality, will be getting married here on Bonaire. This volume of weddings on a single day has never happened before on Bonaire.
- Culinary Team Dinner. Bonaire's Dream Team of Chefs will present a replay of their silver award winning menu at the Culinary Olympics in Miami this year. The dinner will be at the Harbour Village Beach
Resort's Sala Grande on Tuesday, September 14th at 7 p.m. Tickets are NAFl. 50, and are available from Port Call, tel. 8988 or mailto:portcall@infobonaire.com ; Sara at the Green Parrot, tel. 5454; or Marcel at Rendez-Vous Restaurant, tel. 8454. (Courtesy of Port Call)
- RotaRally Results. The Bonaire Rotary Club's Car Rally, held this past Sunday, September 5th, was a great success, raising over NAFl. 5000 for the Pasa Dia Greenhouse project in Rincon, which will allow
mentally handicapped attendees at Pasa Dia to grow their own vegetables for personal consumption and for sale. 57 cars participated in the rally, taking an average of about two and a half hours each to finish the
tricky course devised by Rendez-Vous' devious owner, Marcel Nahr. And hundreds of visitors attended the subsequent BBQ at the Porto Spano kunuku near Rincon. Taking the first prize were newlyweds, Frank and Barbara
Schrijver (see photo at http://www.BonaireENews.com/photos/19990908-rotarally.jpg ). Second prize was taken by Eddy de Wit and Marion Korschilgen, and third prize by Ron Gijzen and Paul of Jacobs Architekten.
- BONHATA Gala Date Change. BONHATA, the Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association has changed the date of its Third Annual Presidential Gala from December 4th to Halloween night - October 31st. Location is
rumored to be aboard a large cruise ship... Call BONHATA at 5134 for more information.
- Fishing Tournament Results. This past Sunday, September 5th, 70 boats competed in the annual Bonairean Fishing Tournament. The overall winner was the boat "Culturita", owned by Papi Cecilia. Fish
were registered by 43 of the the 70 boats, while 19 caught nothing and 8 did not register at the end of the tournament. In terms of fish, 463 were logged, weighing in for a total of 679 kilos. In the large boat
class (of which there were 40), the top three winners were: Nirky with 39 kilos, Kija with 32.5 kilos and Maya, 23.45 kilos. In the small boat category, the overall winner in terms of kilos was Culturita with 58
kilos, Gina II with 35 kilos, and Zame II weighing in with 22 kilos of fish. The largest fish caught and logged was 25 kilos, caught by Sandra.
- TCB Marketing Meeting. The Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) will be hosting Bonaire's Annual Tourism Industry Marketing Meeting at Harbour Village Beach Resort on September 23 and 24, 1999. This important
gathering will recap TCB's 1999 activity and present plans for next year. To provide input and to get more information contact Daisy Neuman at 8322 or by e-mail at mailto:office@tourismbonaire.com . (Courtesy of Port Call)
- New Insurance/Pension Office. Last Friday, September 3rd, a new insurance business opened it doors on Kaya Grandi. Pension Exclusive Bonaire N.V. is owned and operated by Hugo Leter, a member of the Board of
AKIB (the Bonaire Business and Industry Association), and a 30 year veteran of the insurance and pension industry. For the previous three years Hugo served as the bureau chief of the Bonaire branch of Ennia Caribe,
one of the largest insurance companies in the Antilles. Pension Exclusive Bonaire is open weekdays from 7am to 3pm, non-stop, to make it convenient for clients to visit before work or during lunch. The office is
located next to the CurOil office at Kaya Grandi 11A. For more information, call 4101 or mailto:hujode@bonairelive.com .
- Dive Inn Gets Rebreathers. From September 18th until October 4th, Dive-Inn Bonaire will be organizing an introductory dive program utilizing the Draeger Dolphin rebreather. This program will involved being
accompanied by a certified guide and rebreather-specialist of the "Draeger Dive Tour Europa". Advanced level divers with at least 30 logged dives or more can contact Dive-Inn at 8761 or via mailto:diveinn@bonairenet.com and ask for for information. This initiative is supported by Draeger Dive Service und Vertriebs GmbH, Triocean Rebreather Technology, and
Dive Travel GmbH Deutschland.
- First Bonaire Motorcycle Tour. September 5th was certainly a busy day on Bonaire, because, in addition to featuring a fishing tournament and a car rally, it was also the day for Bonaire's first ever
"Bonaire Motorcycle Tour", with bikes from Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, St. Maarten and even one bike from Brazil. Bonaire itself was well represented with 32 motorcycles. A total of 57 bikes participated in
the tour which started at 11 am, covering almost all of the island with a stop at Seru Largu, Lisa Gas (important stop, we would guess!) and Kon Tiki. For photos, see http://www.BonaireENews.com/photos/19990908-motorcycle1.jpg and http://www.BonaireENews.com/photos/19990908-motorcycle2.jpg .
- Beware Nigerian Financial Offers. Back when we ran a software company in the U.S., probably sometime around 1991 or so, we received an interesting letter from Nigeria, allegedly from a General in Nigeria's
military service, who had "heard of our good reputation and discreet nature", and was asking our aid in helping him retain some vast number of millions of dollars while he worked on leaving the country. In
exchange for our assistance, we were offered 30% of the amount in question. All we had to do was FAX blank copies of our company letterhead containing nothing more than our signature at the bottom, as well as
provide our bank information so that the funds could be wired to us directly. Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? Well, it was, but the fact that apparently millions of dollars are involved causes many rational
people to overlook the questionable nature of the offer, and hundreds of thousands of dollars have been lost by such money blinded individuals because the Nigerian con artists use the signed letterhead and account
numbers to wire money out of the accounts of those foolish enough to provide this information. Why do we bring up a scam that was around a decade or so ago? Because it's never gone away, and in fact, it's been
updated in that the Internet and e-mail are now used as the means to make initial contact with hoped for marks (people who can be conned). So beware offers of financial winnings from Nigeria, no matter how enticing
they may be.
- Queen Visits?
Port Call reports that things are looking good for a visit from Her Majesty, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, this November. Protocol officers were on the island last month inspecting various sites the Queen may visit. It is hoped she will make the formal dedication of the new youth center, Jong Bonaire.
- Annual Clean-Up. For those wondering why there's been no news about the annual Bonaire Clean-Up, which usually coincides with the international coastal clean-up (set for September 18th), take heart. The
Bonaire clean-up event has been moved to the weekend of October 16th and 17th, according to Imre Esser of the Sea Turtle Club Bonaire. Imre also happens to be the Bonaire coordinator for the Center for Marine
Conservation's annual coastal clean-up.
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, as well as services offered, in our Classifieds are _fee based_ (and are marked with "Advertising Section"). 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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Help Wanted
OFFICE ASSISTANT
BONHATA, the Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association, is looking for a person to handle the responsibility of being an office assistant. The right candidate will be fluent in written and spoken
English, Papiamentu, Spanish, _and_ Dutch, have word processing skills and experience using e-mail and office equipment (such as FAX machines and photo copiers), and be well organized. Experience in the tourism
sector would be a plus but is not required. Please submit background, curriculum vitae, and photo to BONHATA, Kaya Gob. N. Debrot 67, Suite 201, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, FAX: +599-7-8534, or e-mail:president@bonhata.org .
HOUSEKEEPER
Looking for part-time (10-20 hours a week) housekeeper to clean large home, occasionally cook, and also occasional child care. Must be able to communicate in English, Dutch, and Papiamentu and have own
transportation or live in the Hato area of Bonaire. Call Jake or Linda at 6773.
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Personals?
DESPERATELY SEEKING PLACE TO STAY
Our intrepid Turtle Student (on assignment from a Dutch University to work with the Sea Turtle Club of Bonaire), Claudia, needs a temporary place to house-sit or rent (cheap!)
while her boyfriend from Holland is visiting for the period September 12th - October 17th. Her current lodgings are unusable for an extra person. Anyone able to help should contact Claudia at 2925 or 7928 or mailto:stcb@bonairelive.com .
TOYS FOR TOTS FROM BOSTON
If you live in the Boston area and are coming to Bonaire anytime soon, please contact Ms. Sharon Magnuson at mailto:SharonMag@aol.com . She has some things that should be brought to Bonaire for the kids of the Maria Hoppner Foundation (for underprivileged children and orphans). If you are willing and able to help please contact her!
WANTS TO CREW IN REGATTA
Dutch sailor - catamaran and keelboat experienced - is looking for a ship to sail on as crew during the Bonaire Regatta in October. Anything considered. Call 4666 or mailto:ch.damen@wxs.nl .
SAILING LIFE DREAM
I'm looking for a Mecenas or sponsors to buy a sailing vessel of about 40 to 50 feet in steel or aluminum to sail the Caribbean during the next three years I'll be living on Bonaire and to cross
the world's seas when I go back to the Netherlands in 2002. Send your reaction to mailto:najotasu@bonairelive.com
NEED A HOUSESITTER?
One time Bonaire resident (1994-1996), Marielle Sengers, is looking for a house to "sit" from December 27, 1999 through January 24, 2000. She's returning to Bonaire temporarily to
celebrate the millennium, join a wedding, and get certified as a Divemaster. If you have a house that needs to be populated and taken care of during the aforementioned dates, drop her a note at mailto:mariellesengers@hotmail.com
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Services
(Advertising Section)
HANDYMAN
Need a handyman? An Experienced plumber, electrician, painter, and jack-of-all-trades? Then call Jato Handyman at 7270 (evenings) or 2727 (daytime - ask for Alda) [Jato was contracted by the editors
of the Bonaire E-News last year for some work, and we recommend him highly]
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People Wanted For Fun Things
MAHJONG PLAYERS
I'm looking people to play the ancient game "Mahjong" with. I have the game. English, Spanish and Dutch language are no problem. If you are interested, mail me (Max van der Tol) at mailto:mvandertol@rnbtech.com or phone me 8472 (daytime) / 8146 (evenings).
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Rentals
(Advertising Section)
HOUSE ON THE BEACH
Available for weekly rental, in front of great diving and snorkeling, minutes from dive shop, stores and restaurants, reasonably priced. More information available at http://www.homestead.com/bonairebeachhouse/index.html or at mailto:anniejul@juno.com . Phone/FAX: 516-694-3430
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Tenants sought for long term apartment rental. Offering two different apartments on same street: First is a one bedroom apartment, second is a two bedroom apartment. Both are located on Kaya
Caribe, Nord Salina, and have recently been completely refinished and are fully furnished with air conditioning, kitchen & appliances, washing machine, and more. Affordably priced. Pets okay. Contact Alda Dirskz
at 2727 (daytime) or 7270 (evenings) for more details.
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Real Estate
(Advertising Section)
LAND FOR SALE
1538 square meter corner plot for sale with a large sea view frontage, known as lot 116, on Santa Barbara hill (the street below Kaya Aquamarine), with a view over Klein Bonaire. Plot shape,
dimensions, survey map can be provided by FAX for interested parties. Will sell for NAFl. 69,000. Replies to mailto:dawn@bonairelive.com
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.htm l. 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
CONDO/APARTMENT COMPLEX FOR SALE
Visit http://www.infobonaire.com/html/classifieds.html#apartments for details
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For Sale:
TRANSPORTATION
Daihatsu Cherade 1988, in very good technical condition, new tires and suspension. Asking price NAFl. 2500. Also almost new Tomos motorcycle for sale for only NAFl. 1100. For information
please contact mailto:lordlucky@hotmail.com .
COMPUTER PRINTER
I have a HP Deskjet 660C for sale. It has all the manuals and software programs, but no print cartridges. NAFl. 200,-. Call Åke at 6927 or mailto:ahlstedt@bonairelive.net
VIDEO PLAYER & UPS
Radio Shack VHS video tape player and APC Uninterruptable Power Supply - both need work and repair. Best offer gets them - and all offers considered. Call Jake at 6773 or mailto:jake@nettech.an .
CHILDREN'S PLAY SET
A two-piece all-wood children's swing (3 swings) and a clubhouse with a slide. Call 5502 for an appointment to view.
COMPUTER BOOKS
Brand new, but duplicates of what I already have: Programmer's Guide to the EGA, VGA, and Super VGA Cards, 3rd Edition by Richard Ferraro; Official OpenGL Programming Guide, 2nd Edition; Official
OpenGL Reference Manual, 2nd Edition; Cutting Edge Direct3D Programming by Stan Trujillo; Apache Server Survival Guide by Ricart; and sendmail by Costales (O'Reilly Publ.). Make me an offer for one or more - New
they are $20-$50. Contact Jake at mailto:jake@nettech.an or 6773.
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 ONE 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. Price Reduced! Asking NAFl. 35/OBO. Contact Jake at 6773 or mailto:jake@nettech.an .
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Want to Buy/Swap:
BCD FOR JUNIOR DIVER
Want to buy extra small BC, and very small wet suit to fit boy age 12 - a new Junior diver! Call Jess or Chris at 7941 or mailto:armacost@bonairelive.com
VACUUM CLEANER
Need a vacuum cleaner - 110 or 220V. Call 4666 or mailto:rcdamen@bonairelive.com
MUSIC KEYBOARD
Need full-size (88 key) music keyboard with basic capabilities for learning how to play the piano. Send a message to mailto:bonaireguy@infobonaire.com .
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
Looking for new or used in good condition. Contact mailto:info@samursailing.com or call 5592.
BICYCLE
Looking for a used "Dutch bike" for exercise and to bring child to school. Contact Sjoerd at 4444 or mailto:vanderbrug@bonairelive.com .
FAX MACHINE
Looking for a used tel/fax machine in good condition, please fax info to: 6772
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