Sun May 04 11:50:00 UTC 2025: **Bonaire Celebrates Firefighters and Remembrance Day with Island-Wide Parade**

**Kralendijk, Bonaire (May 4, 2025)** – Bonaire joined the global community in celebrating International Firefighters Day on Sunday, May 4th, a day that coincided with National Remembrance Day. Fire departments across Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba held a joint parade featuring sirens and flashing lights between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM, expressing gratitude for the tireless work of firefighters. The BKCN extended its appreciation to the firefighters for their 24/7 commitment to community safety.

**Other News:**

* **Dia di Rincon 2025:** Bonaire’s oldest settlement, Rincon, successfully hosted its 36th annual Dia di Rincon cultural celebration on April 30th.
* **Sargassum Crisis:** Bonaire is facing a significant influx of Sargassum seaweed, escalating to crisis levels around Easter. Volunteers are now needed to assist with cleanup efforts.
* **New TCB Director:** Elesiër ‘Ely’ Angel has been appointed as the new statutory director of the Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB), effective January 1, 2025.

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