Bonaire News
Tourism Corporation Bonaire honors nine visitors as Bonaire Ambassadors
February 27, 2025
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.


