WILLEMSTAD - The Social-Economic Council (SER) of Curaçao issued its advice today to the Minister of Finance on the draft national ordinance for the temporary regulation on remediation of...

WILLEMSTAD - On June 18, 2024, the Court of First Instance of Curaçao declared the bankruptcy of United Caribbean Airlines B.V. and JetAir Caribbean B.V., collectively known as JetAir....

WILLEMSTAD - The amendment proposed by MP Rennox Calmes to the Constitution of Curaçao to prohibit same-sex marriage will be discussed next week in a meeting of the Central...

THE HAGUE - The Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament will make a decision within thirty days on parliamentarian Gwendell Mercelina's motion regarding the approval of the tax treaty...

THE HAGUE - In the new Schoof cabinet, the PVV (Party for Freedom) will have four state secretaries, including one for the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations. This...

WILLEMSTAD - Restaurants and cafes will no longer be immediately closed by Technisch Hygiënische Zorg (THZ) or inspectors from the Ministry of Health, Environment, and Nature (GMN). The ministry...

WILLEMSTAD - In Curaçao, 16 percent of the population does not have a bank account, and in Sint Maarten, this figure rises to 23 percent. This is according to...

WILLEMSTAD - The court has established a timeline for payments during a summary proceeding between the Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) and the Ministry of Health, Environment, and Nature (GMN)....

WILLEMSTAD - In response to the recent extreme heatwave affecting Curaçao, government services such as the SDKK prison, the Police, and the Fire Department of Curaçao have implemented measures...

THE HAGUE- The future of the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom remains uncertain as the new coalition of PVV, NSC, VVD, and BBB prepares to take office. An analysis...

WILLEMSTAD - A new national park, named 'Seru Largu National Park,' will soon be opened near Sint Willibrordus by the Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity (Carmabi). Carmabi announced...

MANILA, WILLEMSTAD - The allowance of cryptocurrency in Curaçao is not only feasible but also necessary. This was stated by Finance Minister Javier Silvania on Tuesday during the SiGMA...

WILLEMSTAD - As part of the National Tourism Conference that the Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) and the Ministry of Economic Development (MEO) will organize on the upcoming World Tourism...

WILLEMSTAD, PHILIPSBURG - The financial sector undergoes a continuous stream of innovations. This leads to new products, services, and business models and rapidly transforms the market structure. The Centrale Bank...

WILLEMSTAD - The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) conducted a census in Curaçao from September 2 to October 20, 2023. The official period for this census was extended until...

WILLEMSTAD - Curaçao's proposed tax treaty with Malta could potentially enhance trade between the two countries, leveraging Malta's expertise in the maritime sector, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs...

THE HAGUE - Four members of the Curaçao Parliament are set to participate in the upcoming Wednesday debates in the Dutch House of Representatives concerning the Tax Arrangement for...

WILLEMSTAD - Earlier this month, the client council of the Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) held a conference where they made an urgent plea for the introduction of legislation granting...

WILLEMSTAD - Minister Charles Cooper has had enough of the statements and threats made by Elvis de Andrade. This week, the two appeared in court, with Cooper demanding that...

WILLEMSTAD - The Marnix College and Dr. Albert Schweitzerschool have achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first schools in Curaçao to receive the designation of 'Language Friendly School.' This...

WILLEMSTAD - The Ministry of Finance has reached an agreement with the Capriles Clinic, as announced by the ministry. The operational costs will be covered by this agreement. Further...

WILLEMSTAD - The Council of Ministers of Curaçao has unanimously agreed to initiate the ratification process of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). This convention, also known as...

WILLEMSTAD - Last year the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) officially launched the project "Monitoring for Bird Biodiversity Conservation in the Dutch Caribbean." This initiative, supported by the Ministry...

WILLEMSTAD - Member of Parliament for the MFK faction, David Seferina, in a letter addressed to Minister Javier Silvania, stated that he has taken note of a situation where...

WILLEMSTAD - Travelers to Curaçao will experience a modest decrease in the number of available seats this summer due to adjustments in the schedules of airlines such as KLM,...

WILLEMSTAD - The parliament wants Ennia to be sold as soon as possible to alleviate pressure on the population. This is stated in a motion from the parliament, which...

WILLEMSTAD - The Government of Curaçao has announced an adjustment of the tariffs for electricity and water applicable as of 1 March 2024.  Download here the information about the tariffs that...

WILLEMSTAD - The parliamentary inquiry committee Hospital Nobo Otrobanda does not align with the decision to file a report with the Public Prosecutor. Yesterday, it was announced that the...

    WILLEMSTAD - Minister of Finance, Javier Silvania, faced strong criticism during a briefing from the Curaçao Trust Offices Union Foundation in Parliament. The draft of the new National Ordinance...

WILLEMSTAD - In response to the overtime report from the General Court of Audit Curaçao, Minister of Justice Shalton Hato does not delve into specific causes and recommendations. Instead,...

WILLEMSTAD - The Curaçao government has launched summary proceedings against the ABVO union and around twenty employees of the 'bijzondere invordering' (special collection) department at the Tax Authority. This...

WILLEMSTAD - Norway has formally declined to enter negotiations with Curaçao for the creation of a new tax treaty. This decision follows Norway's announcement last year of its intention...

WILLEMSTAD - The gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 27.8 percent between 2020 and 2028, according to the report 'The Curacao economy in relation to other...

WILLEMSTAD - Minister Javier Silvania of Public Health has received a stern reprimand from the judge in the case of a midwife. According to the minister, she was not...

WILLEMSTAD - The recently introduced Landsverordening op Kansspelen (LOK), or Gambling Ordinance, has sparked controversy in Curaçao. The Stichting Belangenbehartiging Gedupeerden Online Kansspelen (SBGOK), which advocates for the rights...

WILLEMSTAD - On Tuesday evening, during the Marcha di Despedida di Karnaval, the police made eleven arrests, as announced by the Curaçao Police Force. The age of the suspects...

WILLEMSTAD - The Curaçao Association of Small-Scale Accommodations (CASHA) expresses satisfaction with what they claim to be an impressive occupancy rate of almost 86 percent for small accommodations in...

WILLEMSTAD - The Curaçao refinery is on track to commence asphalt production in a designated section at the end of May, according to Harry Sargeant III, CEO and founder...

WILLEMSTAD - The National Audit Office has emphasized that the Country of Curaçao holds the responsibility for maintaining effective governance and oversight within the Foundation for Public Housing, Fundashon...

WILLEMSTAD - On Wednesday, the Coast Guard successfully evacuated a 74-year-old American tourist suffering from severe respiratory problems and symptoms of a heart attack from a cruise ship. The...

WILLEMSTAD, AMSTERDAM - The Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten (CBCS) has signed a collaboration agreement with the Nederlandsche Bank. Through this collaboration, they aim to enhance their...

THE HAGUE - State Secretary for Kingdom Relations, Alexandra van Huffelen, intends to take stock of the implementation of the country packages when she visits Curaçao, Aruba, and Sint...

January 2024 arrivals recorded 27% increase compared to January 2023 WILLEMSTAD - The Curaçao Tourist Board is pleased to announce a substantial surge in stayover tourism, showcasing a remarkable 27%...

Persbureau Curacao WILLEMSTAD – Een Nederlandse gokverslaafde heeft het faillissement aangevraagd van de Curaçaose masterlicentiehouder Gaming Services Provider (GSP) bij de rechtbank op Curaçao. De man verloor bijna € 800.000...

WILLEMSTAD - Finance Minister Javier Silvania is pushing through controversial reforms in the gambling sector without approval from parliament and despite serious objections from the Social and Economic Council...

WILLEMSTAD - The urgent request from Fundashon Mariadal on Bonaire to aviation company Sarpa for an emergency permit or permission for ambulance flights has been rejected. This was announced...

WILLEMSTAD - Minister Ruisandro Cijntje of Economic Development (MEO) denies the accusations against him that he would have misconducted himself towards a security guard at an entertainment venue. The...

WILLEMSTAD - Curaçao's Crime Fund, designated for financing projects aimed at preventing and combating crime, is still lacking significant revenues. These missing funds include proceeds from the Bientu case,...

WILLEMSTAD - To actively tackle bullying, Marnix VSBO in Rio Canario has taken the initiative with the project 'A Positive Spirit.' Led by Ms. Maricruz Faries, this project focuses...

WILLEMSTAD - Partido Alternativa Real (PAR) has expressed its concerns about the consequences of the recent U.S. sanctions against Venezuela for ongoing contracts with the Venezuelan oil company PDVSA....

WASHINGTON - Actions by Nicolas Maduro and his representatives in Venezuela, including the arrest of members of the democratic opposition and the barring of candidates from competing in this...

WILLEMSTAD - Prime Minister Pisas has presented the evaluation report on the COVID-19 crisis to the Curaçao Parliament, emphasizing the need for more reserve capacity and professionalization in crisis...

WILLEMSTAD - As of today, the new access rules are in effect for visitors to the nature reserve around Jeremí/Lagun. Carmabi, the manager of this area, has decided to...

WILLEMSTAD - The tax department of Curaçao is once again accused of providing preferential treatment and inadequate collection practices for a group of selective taxpayers. This was the response from...

WILLEMSTAD - Starting Tuesday, January 30, 2024, the regulated gasoline rate in Curaçao will increase, while the diesel rate sees a slight decrease. As of Thursday, February 1, 2024,...

WILLEMSTAD - John Loth, the legal representative of Wilshire Advisors Ltd, has formally accused Heiko de Jong, the chief public prosecutor, of forgery in connection to the Campo Alegre...

WILLEMSTAD - Valient Lady is the first cruise ship of the Virgin Voyages fleet that made its inaugural call to Curaçao on January 23. As it was the first...

THE HAGUE, WILLEMSTAD - The Dutch government is set to scrutinize the ENNIA solution and evaluate the agreement in the coming weeks. State Secretary Alexandra van Huffelen of Kingdom...

WILLEMSTAD - Member of Parliament for the opposition party PAR, Steven Croes has underscored a concerning lack of emphasis on education and youth in the budget proposed by Cabinet...

WILLEMSTAD - According to Raul Manotas, the Chief Commercial Officer of Curaçao Ports Authority (CPA), Curaçao aims for a significant increase in the number of cruise tourists to 1.5...