Statia has long struggled to find its place in the world of tourism. An island with world-class dive sites, stunning […]

The idea may sound futuristic today: ships calling at Statia for energy instead of oil. The old storage tanks take

The elevation difference on Statia can deliver more than just power. The hilltop tanks could be repurposed to produce fresh

Once Statia’s biggest employer. Now a mountain of opportunity. The oil tanks on Statia have been here for decades. Some

Once the sand finally arrives, the next adventure begins: concrete. The recipe is simple — sand, cement, water and gravel

Sand is a scarce commodity on Statia. There’s plenty at Zeelandia, but that’s where the turtles lay their eggs —

Once, things were very different. About five years ago, there was suddenly a burst of hammering and masonry work near

The ferry between the islands has always been an adventure. But now there’s something new: suitcases are weighed. “Weight and

The BES islands aren’t very well known in the Netherlands today. But about forty years ago, things were different —

On Statia, gardening isn’t about planting or growing. It’s about perfect timing — and hoping goats, neighbors, and invisible pickers