Bonaire - Revision history

Pbacsich: usual fixes

2013-01-29T13:38:50Z

usual fixes

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:38, 29 January 2013
Line 1:		Line 1:
	''by [[Paul Bacsich]], [[Sero]]''		''by [[Paul Bacsich]] ([[Sero]]) for [[VISCED]]''

			''For entities in Bonaire see [[:Category:Bonaire]]''



Line 73:		Line 76:
	> [[Main Page]]		> [[Main Page]]

			[[Category:Bonaire\| ]]

	[[Category:Netherlands\|*Bonaire]]		[[Category:Netherlands\|*Bonaire]]

Pbacsich at 19:48, 11 August 2011

2011-08-11T19:48:26Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:48, 11 August 2011
Line 74:		Line 74:


	[[Category:Netherlands\|!Bonaire]]		[[Category:Netherlands\|*Bonaire]]
	[[Category:Dutch Antilles]]		[[Category:Dutch Antilles]]
	[[Category:French/Dutch LAC]]		[[Category:French/Dutch LAC]]

	[[Category:VISCED]]		[[Category:VISCED]]

Pbacsich: ad

2011-08-11T19:39:55Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:39, 11 August 2011
Line 76:		Line 76:
	[[Category:Netherlands\|!Bonaire]]		[[Category:Netherlands\|!Bonaire]]
	[[Category:Dutch Antilles]]		[[Category:Dutch Antilles]]
			[[Category:French/Dutch LAC]]

	[[Category:VISCED]]		[[Category:VISCED]]

Pbacsich: /* Continuing Education */

2011-08-11T14:57:13Z

Continuing Education

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:57, 11 August 2011
Line 45:		Line 45:


	== Continuing Education ==		'''Continuing Education'''

	Continuing education for adults is also offered in Bonaire through FORMA. In addition, FORMA offers language, skills and a variety of other courses.		Continuing education for adults is also offered in Bonaire through FORMA. In addition, FORMA offers language, skills and a variety of other courses.
Line 54:		Line 54:

	: FORMA has, in addition to contacts with the central government, Sede Antia foundation, and the Prins Bernhard foundation, established collaboration with FEFFIK (Fundashon pa Edukashon I Formashon di Fishi I Kapasitashon - Foundation for vocational education) situated in Curaçao. FEFFIK is an educational organization for non-formal vocational education. Three partners are represented in the FEFFIK board, namely, the government, the private sector, and the union.		: FORMA has, in addition to contacts with the central government, Sede Antia foundation, and the Prins Bernhard foundation, established collaboration with FEFFIK (Fundashon pa Edukashon I Formashon di Fishi I Kapasitashon - Foundation for vocational education) situated in Curaçao. FEFFIK is an educational organization for non-formal vocational education. Three partners are represented in the FEFFIK board, namely, the government, the private sector, and the union.


	== References ==		== References ==

Pbacsich: /* Education in Bonaire */ added refs and more info - that's plenty now!

2011-08-11T14:53:46Z

Education in Bonaire: added refs and more info - that's plenty now!

@@ Line 29: / Line 29: @@
 Bonaire’s educational system is patterned after the Dutch system. Early years are taught solely in Papiamentu, with more and more Dutch being introduced as the year level progresses.
@@ Line 37: / Line 41: @@
 * Xavier University School of Medicine, Bonaire has now moved to Curaçao and become Avalon University School of Medicine - http://www.avalonu.org
 * Saint James School of Medicine is still in Bonaire- http://bonaire.sjsm.org

Pbacsich: /* Education in Bonaire */ updated on medical schools

2011-08-11T14:40:46Z

Education in Bonaire: updated on medical schools

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:40, 11 August 2011
Line 33:		Line 33:
	'''Higher Education'''		'''Higher Education'''

	There ~~are~~ also two offshore American Caribbean Medical Schools in Bonaire:		There were also two offshore American Caribbean Medical Schools in Bonaire:

	* Xavier University School of Medicine, Bonaire		* Xavier University School of Medicine, Bonaire has now moved to Curaçao and become Avalon University School of Medicine - http://www.avalonu.org
	* Saint James School of Medicine.		* Saint James School of Medicine is still in Bonaire- http://bonaire.sjsm.org

Pbacsich: added Education, cats and links

2011-08-11T14:35:47Z

added Education, cats and links

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:35, 11 August 2011
Line 1:		Line 1:
			''by [[Paul Bacsich]], [[Sero]]''


	''Bonaire'' (Dutch: '''Bonaire''', Papiamentu: '''Boneiru''') is a "special municipality" (officially a public body) of the [[Netherlands]]. It consists of the Caribbean island of Bonaire and, nestled in its western crescent, the uninhabited islet of Klein Bonaire.		''Bonaire'' (Dutch: '''Bonaire''', Papiamentu: '''Boneiru''') is a "special municipality" (officially a public body) of the [[Netherlands]]. It consists of the Caribbean island of Bonaire and, nestled in its western crescent, the uninhabited islet of Klein Bonaire.

Line 8:		Line 11:

	Bonaire has a population of just 14,000.		Bonaire has a population of just 14,000.

			The only generally recognized towns on the island are Kralendijk and Rincon.

			Dutch is the official language on Bonaire, since it is part of the [[Netherlands]]. Nevertheless, Papiamentu is recognised as another language on the island.

	Bonaire is world renowned for its excellent scuba diving and is consistently rated among the best diving and Caribbean diving locations in the world. The island is ringed by a coral reef which is easily accessible from the shore along the Western and Southern sides. Furthermore, the entire coastline of the island has been declared a marine sanctuary, preserving local fish life. Bonaire is also consistently recognized as one of the best destinations for snorkeling.		Bonaire is world renowned for its excellent scuba diving and is consistently rated among the best diving and Caribbean diving locations in the world. The island is ringed by a coral reef which is easily accessible from the shore along the Western and Southern sides. Furthermore, the entire coastline of the island has been declared a marine sanctuary, preserving local fish life. Bonaire is also consistently recognized as one of the best destinations for snorkeling.

	The coral reef around uninhabited Klein Bonaire is particularly well conserved, and it draws divers, snorkelers, and boaters.		The coral reef around uninhabited Klein Bonaire is particularly well conserved, and it draws divers, snorkelers, and boaters.

			Lac Bay, (also known as Lac Cai or Lac Cay) on the eastern side of the island, is a windsurfer's paradise


Line 17:		Line 26:


			'''Schools'''

			Bonaire’s educational system is patterned after the Dutch system. Early years are taught solely in Papiamentu, with more and more Dutch being introduced as the year level progresses.

	~~----~~
	~~> [[Netherlands]]~~
	~~<br><br>~~
	~~> [[Countries]]~~
	~~<br>~~
	~~>> [[Main Page]]~~

			'''Higher Education'''

	~~[[Category~~:~~Netherlands\|!Bonaire]]~~		There are also two offshore American Caribbean Medical Schools in Bonaire:

			* Xavier University School of Medicine, Bonaire
			* Saint James School of Medicine.


	----		----
			> [[Netherlands]]
			<br>
	> [[Netherlands Antilles]]		> [[Netherlands Antilles]]
	<br>		<br>
			> [[Caribbean]]
			<br><br>
	> [[Main Page]]		> [[Main Page]]


	[[Category:~~Miscellanea~~]]		[[Category:Netherlands\|!Bonaire]]
			[[Category:Dutch Antilles]]

			[[Category:VISCED]]

Pbacsich: basic update

2011-08-11T14:29:10Z

basic update

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:29, 11 August 2011
Line 1:		Line 1:
	~~The Island Territory of~~ ''Bonaire'' (Dutch: '''~~Eilandgebied~~ Bonaire''', ~~Papiamento~~: '''~~Teritorio Insular di~~ Boneiru''') is ~~one of five island areas~~ (~~Eilandgebieden~~) of the [[Netherlands ~~Antilles~~]]~~, consisting~~ of the ~~main~~ island of Bonaire and, nestled in its western crescent, the uninhabited islet of Klein Bonaire.		''Bonaire'' (Dutch: '''Bonaire''', Papiamentu: '''Boneiru''') is a "special municipality" (officially a public body) of the [[Netherlands]]. It consists of the Caribbean island of Bonaire and, nestled in its western crescent, the uninhabited islet of Klein Bonaire.

	Together with [[Aruba]] and [[Curaçao]] it forms a group referred to as the ABC ~~islands~~ of the Leeward Antilles, the southern island chain of the Lesser Antilles.		Together with [[Aruba]] and [[Curaçao]] it forms a group referred to as the [[ABC Islands]] of the [[Leeward Antilles]], the southern island chain of the [[Lesser Antilles]].

	it has a population of just 14,000.		The name Bonaire is thought to have originally come from the Caiquetio word "Bonay". The early Spanish and Dutch modified its spelling to '''Bojnaj''' and also '''Bonaire''', which means "Good Air".

			Bonaire was part of the [[Netherlands Antilles]] until the country's dissolution in October 2010 when the island (including Klein Bonaire) became a special municipality within the country of the [[Netherlands]].

			Bonaire has a population of just 14,000.

	Bonaire is world renowned for its excellent scuba diving and is consistently rated among the best diving and Caribbean diving locations in the world. The island is ringed by a coral reef which is easily accessible from the shore along the Western and Southern sides. Furthermore, the entire coastline of the island has been declared a marine sanctuary, preserving local fish life. Bonaire is also consistently recognized as one of the best destinations for snorkeling.		Bonaire is world renowned for its excellent scuba diving and is consistently rated among the best diving and Caribbean diving locations in the world. The island is ringed by a coral reef which is easily accessible from the shore along the Western and Southern sides. Furthermore, the entire coastline of the island has been declared a marine sanctuary, preserving local fish life. Bonaire is also consistently recognized as one of the best destinations for snorkeling.
Line 9:		Line 13:
	The coral reef around uninhabited Klein Bonaire is particularly well conserved, and it draws divers, snorkelers, and boaters.		The coral reef around uninhabited Klein Bonaire is particularly well conserved, and it draws divers, snorkelers, and boaters.

	''Bonaire ~~may become a separate member soon of the Kingdom of the~~ [[Netherlands]]~~.''~~
			== Education in Bonaire ==




			----
			> [[Netherlands]]
			<br><br>
			> [[Countries]]
			<br>
			>> [[Main Page]]


			[[Category:Netherlands\|!Bonaire]]



	----		----

Pbacsich at 08:37, 26 August 2009

2009-08-26T08:37:30Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:37, 26 August 2009
Line 14:		Line 14:
	> [[Netherlands Antilles]]		> [[Netherlands Antilles]]
	<br>		<br>
	< [[Main Page]]		> [[Main Page]]


	[[Category:Miscellanea]]		[[Category:Miscellanea]]

Pbacsich: entry

2009-08-26T08:32:33Z

entry

New page

The Island Territory of ''Bonaire'' (Dutch: '''Eilandgebied Bonaire''', Papiamento: '''Teritorio Insular di Boneiru''') is one of five island areas (Eilandgebieden) of the [[Netherlands Antilles]], consisting of the main island of Bonaire and, nestled in its western crescent, the uninhabited islet of Klein Bonaire.

Together with [[Aruba]] and [[Curaçao]] it forms a group referred to as the ABC islands of the Leeward Antilles, the southern island chain of the Lesser Antilles.

it has a population of just 14,000.

Bonaire is world renowned for its excellent scuba diving and is consistently rated among the best diving and Caribbean diving locations in the world. The island is ringed by a coral reef which is easily accessible from the shore along the Western and Southern sides. Furthermore, the entire coastline of the island has been declared a marine sanctuary, preserving local fish life. Bonaire is also consistently recognized as one of the best destinations for snorkeling.

The coral reef around uninhabited Klein Bonaire is particularly well conserved, and it draws divers, snorkelers, and boaters.

''Bonaire may become a separate member soon of the Kingdom of the [[Netherlands]].''

----
> [[Netherlands Antilles]]
<br>
< [[Main Page]]

[[Category:Miscellanea]]