How's Bonaire doing?

[boat sju]

Anyone currently on the island like to share how the economy is doing? What daily life is like? It must be somewhat surreal without tourists.

Thanks.
boat

 

[Kharon]

If you want to keep up with what's going on in Bonaire, the best source that I've found is: The Bonaire Reporter bi-weekly news in English They publish every 2 weeks.

 

[DustyC]

If you have FB, join "bonaire expats and visitors". Statements range from "everything is fine" to "plenty of food, for those that can still afford it.

 

[Jersey]

Also check out BES-reporter.com for more news type reporting.

 

[boat sju]

Thanks all. I was hoping to be able to have some back and forth.

 

[Hethen57]

As of 4/25/20... inbound travel restrictions through May 16, 2020. Who knows after that, this is all evolving. I'm fully booked for January 2021 and just hoping everything is back open by then.

 

[Ministryofgiraffes]

If Bonaire opens the airport any time from June to 1st week of August I will be on the first plane for a month...anyone is welcome to come diving with me if they are planning the same thing

 

[homerdoc]

I never knew there was a brothel there, luckily they are getting financial assistance - read from the bonaire reporter.

 

[Doctorfish]

Pachi's Place. It's been there a long time. Right across the street from Mi Banana. Some of the workers (and the customers) hang out in Mi Banana when they are not actively engaged.

 

[Snoweman]

Pachi's Place. It's been there a long time. Right across the street from Mi Banana. Some of the workers (and the customers) hang out in Mi Banana when they are not actively engaged.

Seems like there's some symbiosis there....