Wednesday, April 18, 2007

New Recompression Chamber for Bonaire

In a recent Island Government release, it was announced that the Fundashon pa Desaroyo Ekonomiko (Foundation for Economic Development) along with Minister Burney el Hage (Minister of Economics and Labor) had approved the necessary funds to purchase the new chamber for the island.

A recompression chamber is essential for a destination such as Bonaire, which is dependent to a large degree on tourism, and dive tourism specifically.  Additionally, the recompression chamber can be used to treat other diseases, such as complications due to diabetes or wound treatment.  Although the chamber that the island has used for many years is still functioning, it is time to replace it before it ceases to operate.

To view the release, click here (in Papiamentu). (Source:  Bonaire Government)