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.

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 Bonaire have a utility company?

The utility company for Bonaire is Water-En Energiebedrijf Bonaire N.V. (WEB), which supplies both water and electric-ity to the island. WEB is a government-owned entity and is strictly a distribution utility, owning no generation of its own.

Does Bonaire have a regulated electricity sector?

In recent years, the Ministry of Eco-nomic Affairs in the Netherlands has been active in reforming the regulation of the electricity sector in Bonaire, both in terms of utility regulation and expanding generator access.13

How did the European Development Fund support Bonaire?

The EU’s 11 th European Development Fund (EDF) territorial programme on youth (EUR 3.95 million) supported Bonaire in achieving three key milestones: i) the adoption of childcare regulation, ii) the operationalisation of two comprehensive child development centres and iii) a pilot initiative of inclusive childcare for children with special needs.

What is EU cooperation with Bonaire?

The current framework of EU cooperation with Bonaire is set in the Decision on the Overseas Association including Greenland (DOAG) adopted on 5 October 2021, which aims to support the government in its efforts to promote sustainable development.