Caribbean island takes FIFA to court to join world soccer

By GRAHAM DUNBARSeptember 9, 2020 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — The tiny Caribbean island of Bonaire’s soccer federation challenged FIFA at sport’s highest court Wednesday seeking membership of the world governing body.

Venezuela shuts sea, air links to Dutch islands amid turmoil

February 19, 2019 GMT

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan officials said Tuesday that the country is banning air and sea trips to and from three Dutch Caribbean islands — a region that has been linked to efforts to...

Conoco continues seizing Venezuela assets in Dutch islands

By DERK DRAYERMay 15, 2018 GMT

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao (AP) — A lawyer for a subsidiary of Houston-based ConocoPhillips said a court in the Dutch Antilles has authorized it to seize $1.94 billion worth of assets held on Bonaire island by Venezuela's state oil company, PDVSA.

Venezuela extends trade ban with 3 Caribbean islands

January 9, 2018 GMT

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela has extended its ban on air and maritime ties with three nearby Dutch Caribbean islands, blaming out of control smuggling, officials said Tuesday.

Venezuela is pressing for high-level talks with leaders of Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire before trading can resume, officials said of the move, which drew criticism from Venezuela's struggling business community.

A famous name and 3D printing combine to aid Caribbean coral

September 13, 2016 GMT

KRALENDIJK, Bonaire (AP) — Vast coral reefs surrounding this island are considered by many experts to be the healthiest and best-protected in the Caribbean, and that makes Bonaire an ideal spot to test whether 3D printing technology can help preserve these vital marine habitats around the world.