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‘Bonaire One of the First Caribbean Islands to Partner with Coral Restoration Foundation
May 18, 2012 @ 11:26
The Bonaire Reef Pilot Project was born when Ken Nedimeyer’s Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) was invited to visit the island by Buddy Dive Resort to work with and assist Bonaire with their continued efforts to preserve Bonaire’s greatest assets, its reefs. The project centered on the restoration of the shallow reefs by establishing a nursery and restoration program designed to cultivate staghorn and elkhorn corals and for this purpose the Coral Restoration Foundation Bonaire was established.
Enjoy the Mi Zjilea Festival on Saturday, May 19th at Mangazina di Rei
May 16, 2012 @ 13:59
Mangazina di Rei, one of Bonaire’s historical museums, will be hosting an event this Saturday, May 19th, 2012 called the Mi Zjilea Festival. It will be a very full day of music, living history, and historic walks when one can see, feel, and taste the culture of Bonaire.
Final Schedule Now Available for Bonaire’s First Annual Lionfish Spot, Cull, and Taste Event
May 15, 2012 @ 16:30
As was previously announced, LaTina Divers will hold the first annual lionfish Spotting, Culling, and Tasting Event which will run next week from Saturday, May 19th through Friday, May 25th. Anyone who is on Bonaire next week can join in and help with keeping Bonaire’s reefs clean of these invasive predators.
Enjoy Bonaire’s Second Taste of Bonaire this Season
May 14, 2012 @ 16:22
The last Taste of Bonaire was so well received by visitors and residents alike, there will be another feast this Friday, May 18, 2012 from 6:00 to 10:00 PM in Wilhelmina Park.
Karol Meyer Does It Again--Breaks Eighth World Record in the Free-diving Discipline
May 7, 2012 @ 20:25
Karol Meyer just broke her eighth world record, this time in the free-diving discipline called Skandalopetra.
Dive Friends Bonaire Issues PADI Certification to their 10,000th Student Diver
May 1, 2012 @ 17:19
Dive Friends Bonaire, a PADI Five Star Instructor Development Center, has issued their 10,000th PADI certification. The lucky student diver completed a continuing education program that is unique to Dive Friends Bonaire--the PADI Shore Diver Distinctive Specialty.
Experience Bird-Watching, Bonaire-Style, this Sunday, May 6, 2012
May 1, 2012 @ 15:04
As part of the Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival of 2012, Echo Foundation, STINAPA, and the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance are organizing a special bird watching walk this Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 7:00 AM until 10:00 AM.
Dia di Rincon--The Festival of Festivals Celebrating the Kunukerus, Past and Present
April 30, 2012 @ 19:02
In our series of last three stories, we’ve been exploring the lives of current kunukerus on Bonaire, but today, to close out this series, we joined the rest of the island in the village of Rincon, for the annual Dia di Rincon Festival, truly a festival celebrating the kunukeru life on Bonaire when everyone becomes a kunukeru for the day.
The Bonaire Kunuku Tradition is Alive and Well--Part Three
April 29, 2012 @ 11:15
In our first two stories focusing upon Bonaire’s kunukerus, or those who farm or ranch on Bonaire, we focused upon two farmers. In today’s story, we’ll be taking a look at Aletta’s Semper Kontentu Goat Farm. View images on the Bonaire Insider Photo Gallery which follow Aletta through her working the goats in traditional ways to the making of her popular artisan goat cheese.
The Bonaire Kunuku Tradition is Alive and Well--Part Two
April 28, 2012 @ 18:46
There’s definitely a revival and renewed interest in growing produce on the island for the enjoyment of those living on Bonaire and its visitors. Locals, born and raised on Bonaire, as well as “transplants” are embracing the kunuku lifestyle once again. Those born on Bonaire, much like Papa Lucia, are returning back to their kunukus to revitalize them. But many people from outside locations are finding that this simple lifestyle, albeit with much work, is better suited for a good life. One such person is Marjan of Plantage Mi Ramada.
