What are Bonaire & Sint Eustatius?

These are the islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba, [ 10 ][ nb 1 ] as they are also known in legislation, or the BES islands (an acronym of their names; most people believe, however, it's an acronym for 'Bijzondere Eilandelijke Status' meaning special island status) for short.

Are Bonaire and Sint-Eustatius honoured?

Late last week, the good news was received that the project proposals of Bonaire, Sint-Eustatius and Saba were honoured. They are the only islands in the Caribbean whose proposals made it through the selection.

Who is the representative of Bonaire Sint Eustatius & Saba?

The Representative for the public bodies of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba represents the Government of the Netherlands on the islands and also performs tasks similar to a King's Commissioner. [citation needed] The current representative is Gilbert Isabella.

Where is Bonaire located?

Bonaire is part of the ABC islands within the Leeward Antilles island chain off the Venezuelan coast. The Leeward Antilles have a mixed volcanic and coral origin. Saba and Sint Eustatius are part of the SSS islands within the Leeward Islands. They are located east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

How much does energy cost in Bonaire?

This profile provides a snapshot of the energy landscape of Bonaire, a special municipality of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located of the coast of Venezuela. Bonaire’s utility rates are approximately $0.35 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), above the Caribbean regional average of $0.33/kWh.

Does EU law apply to Bonaire Islands?

The islands are officially classified as public bodies [ 11 ] in the Netherlands and as overseas territories of the European Union; as such, European Union law does not automatically apply to them. Bonaire (including the islet of Klein Bonaire) is one of the Leeward Antilles and is located close to the coast of Venezuela.