Saturday, October 09, 2010
Bonaire Will Be Featured on Dutch Television in Recognition of New Status
October 10, 2010 is the day that Bonaire will change over to join the Netherlands. To highlight the change in status, this weekend, Dutch television will be filled with viewing opportunities about Bonaire.
The coverage starts Sunday October 10, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. AST, with Kanjers van Goud on RTL 4. This program features a recognition of Din Domacasse, Chief Ranger for the Bonaire National Marine Park, for his dedication to nature conservation and is being replayed from an earlier broadcast. At the same time, the television station NOS will air a one hour special on NL1, highlighting the Dutch Caribbean and 10-10-10. A major focus of the program is Curacao, with smaller segments dedicated to Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. The Bonaire section will explore the island as a second home for Dutch people, including Dutch celebrities. This show will also be shown on local news programs.
Monday October 11, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. AST, National Geographic will present the World Wildlife Fund documentary “Caribisch Netherland.” WWF ambassador and Dutch actress Carice van Houten, highlighted in a previous story, will be featured in this segment along with several Bonaire residents who are active in nature conservation. The documentary focuses on the natural beauty of Bonaire and efforts to develop a sustainable island economy while protecting the valuable marine park. (Source: TCB-Bonaire)
