In February, Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB)
recognized nine visitors as Bonaire Ambassadors in the bronze, silver, gold, and
platinum categories.
Bronze pins were presented to Lam Quynh Nguyen and Bichtan Le, who have been
visiting Bonaire for 10 years. Jack Steinlein and Joseph Caraccia were also honored
for the 11 years they have been visiting Bonaire, while Frank Bermudez was
honored for the 12 years he has been visiting our island.
Greet van Arem and Arthur Masselink were honored in the gold category. They are
both from the Netherlands and received their pins for visiting Bonaire for 22 and 26
years. It should be mentioned that Arthur Masselink was surprised by his friends
here on Bonaire, namely Calixto Coffie and his wife, who brought him into the
spotlight.
Brew and Jean Barstow from the United States were recognized in the platinum
category for the 41 years they have been visiting Bonaire.
Helen Mercera was in charge of the ceremonies and presented the new
ambassadors with the associated certificates and pins.
