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CC | Marnix College and Albert Schweitzerschool pioneering as the first ‘language friendly schools’ in Curaçao
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...
CC | Ministry of Finance reaches agreement with Capriles Clinic
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...
CC | Curaçao takes a significant step in the fight against corruption
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...
CC | Updates from the Dutch Caribbean’s Bird Monitoring Project
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...
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Curaçao
CC | Owner of Boka Samí Dive School claims government property as his own
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...
Curaçao
CC | Summer 2024: Slight decrease in flights to Curaçao
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,...
Curaçao
CC | Parliament: Sale of Ennia should relieve pressure on the population
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...
Curaçao
CC | Tariffs electricity and water as of 1 March 2024
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...
Gezondheid
CC | HNO Committee not in line with Public Prosecutor’s report
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...
Curaçao
CC | Trust offices and stakeholders barely involved in drafting new National Ordinance on Games of Chance
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...
Curaçao
CC | Minister of Justice does not address specific recommendations from the Court of Audit on overtime
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,...
Gezondheid
CC | Government initiates summary proceedings against ABVO and tax authority employees
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...
Curaçao
CC | Norway declines renewal of tax treaty with Curaçao
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...
Curaçao
CC | Expectation of growth up to 27.8 percent of Curaçao’s gross domestic product
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...
Gezondheid
CC | Silvania receives a stern reprimand from the judge
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...
Curaçao
CC | New gambling law in Curaçao: Player interests at stake
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...
Curaçao
CC | Eleven arrests during marcha di despedida
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...
Curaçao
CC | CASHA reports high occupancy rates in small accommodation sector in Curaçao
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...
Curaçao
CC | Operational launch of asphalt production at refinery set for late May
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...
Curaçao
CC | National Audit Office asserts Curaçao’s responsibility for governance within FKP
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...
Curaçao
CC | Coast Guard rescues tourist from cruise ship after heart attack
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...
Curaçao
CC | CBCS and Nederlandsche Bank to collaborate
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...
Aruba
CC | Van Huffelen: Reason to remain optimistic – Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten
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...
Curaçao
CC | 60,905 stayover arrivals in January to kickstart 2024
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%...
Curaçao
PBC | Nederlandse gokker vraagt faillissement Curaçaose goklicentiegever aan
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...
Opinies
CC | Minister Silvania ignores Parliament and advisory bodies with gambling sector reforms
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...
Gezondheid
CC | VVRP Minister rejects permit for Air Ambulance Services for Fundashon Mariadal
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...
Curaçao
CC | Minister Cijntje denies accusations of misconduct
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...
Curaçao
CC | Funds from Bientu and Campo Alegre still not deposited into the crime fund
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,...
Curaçao
CC | Marnix VSBO in Rio Canario addresses bullying with theme day
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...
Curaçao
CC | Concerns within PAR about the economy due to U.S. involvement with PDVSA
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....
Aruba
CC | Venezuela: Sanctions actions and supporting democracy
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...
Gezondheid
CC | Evaluation report on COVID-19 crisis reveals shortcomings in Curaçao’s approach
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...
Curaçao
CC | Admission prices for Jeremí/Lagun Nature Reserve more affordable for local residents
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...
Curaçao
CC | Tax Collector accused again of favoritism and inadequate collection practices in Curaçao
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...
Curaçao
CC | Changes in fuel, water, and electricity rates in Curaçao
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,...
Curaçao
CC | Allegations of forgery in Campo Alegre case unveil preconceived plan
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...
Curaçao
CC | Valient Lady for the first time visiting Curaçao
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...
Curaçao
CC | Dutch government to evaluate ENNIA agreement in coming weeks
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...
Curaçao
CC | Education remains a low priority for Cabinet Pisas II, according to Steven Croes MP
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...
Curaçao
CC | CPA plans to double cruise tourists to 1.5 million annually
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...
Gezondheid
CC | François Simon appointed as the new director of SVB
WILLEMSTAD - Minister Ruthmilda Larmonie-Cecilia has appointed François Simon as the new director of the Social Insurance Bank (SVB), despite objections from the corporate governance advisor, the Foundation for...
Bouw en vastgoedsector
CC | Work on traffic lights at the intersections of Abraham de Veerstraat and Cas coraweg/Doormanweg
WILLEMSTAD - Public Works Service (OW) announces that starting Monday, January 22, the contractor DCG Services will carry out work on the traffic lights at two intersections, namely at...
Bouw en vastgoedsector
CC | Traffic preference change at the intersection of Vondelstraat
WILLEMSTAD - Starting February 2, there will be a change in traffic preference at the intersection of Vondelstraat and Kaya Julio Martina.
The Public Works Department (OW) indicates that...
Gezondheid
CC | New General Practitioner Post at CMC treats nearly 2,400 patients in the first two weeks after opening
WILLEMSTAD - The brand-new General Practitioner Post (Huisartsenpost or HAP) at the Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) treated 2,367 patients in the first two weeks after its opening, of whom...
Curaçao
CC | Consumer interests Curaçao: “Motorists should have full access to accident reports”
WILLEMSTAD - Motorists and other road users involved in accidents in Curaçao should have full access to the damage reports prepared by Forensys, says the Consumer Interests Curaçao foundation....
Curaçao
CC | Chamber of Commerce and Industry Curaçao elects new Chairman and Vice Chairman
WILLEMSTAD - In its first meeting of the year 2024, the Curaçao Chamber of Commerce and Industry has chosen Mr. Raoul Behr and Mr. Ralph Ottenheim as Chairman and...
Curaçao
CC | Curaçao illegally extends gambling licenses
WILLEMSTAD - Curaçao's Minister of Finance, Javier Silvania, once again violates the law by issuing and renewing gambling licenses through the Gaming Control Board (GCB), despite its legal inadmissibility....
Curaçao
CC | Judge: “Curaçao not obliged to impose a general ban on water disconnection”
WILLEMSTAD - A general ban on water disconnection, as demanded by the association Hende i Medio Ambiente (HiMA), is not supported by the Court of First Instance of Curaçao....
Curaçao
CC | Ministry: Old debts of subsidized institutions will no longer be collected
WILLEMSTAD - The Ministry of Finance has announced a new policy to support subsidized institutions with their tax obligations. Old tax and premium debts will no longer be collected...
Curaçao
CC | Curaçao Finance Minister Silvania warns against misinformation on gambling ordinance
WILLEMSTAD - Curaçao's Finance Minister, Javier Silvania, has issued a statement in response to what he alleges is false information circulating regarding the Landsverordening op de Kansspelen (Gambling Ordinance).
Silvania...
Gezondheid
CC | Covid and Influenza in CMC
18 patients with influenza and 7 patients with COVID-19 hospitalized. It is important to note that the majority of these patients already suffer from chronic illnesses, necessitating additional medical...
Detail en groothandel
CC | Government’s plan related to the increase in the price of basic goods
WILLEMSTAD - Considering the developments surrounding the increase in the price of basic goods, Minister Ruisandro Cijntje of Economic Development sheds light on the plans that the Government has...
Curaçao
CC | Queen Emma Bridge less accessible due to maintenance work
WILLEMSTAD - The Queen Emma Bridge is less accessible than usual due to maintenance work, as announced by the Curaçao Ports Authority.
The bridge remains accessible to pedestrians, but...
Bouw en vastgoedsector
CC | Action against illegal occupation and illegal construction in Brakkeput
WILLEMSTAD - The Surveillance and Enforcement Team of the Ministry of Traffic, Transportation, and Urban Planning (VVRP), together with officers from the Police Force, conducted an operation on a...
Comin' up
CC | Carnival season 2024 begins
WILLEMSTAD - The Carnival season for 2024 kicked off on Saturday at the Curaçao Festival Center. The opening featured multiple performances and parades.
It was also announced during the...
Curaçao
CC | Maintenance and restoration in multiple nature areas
WILLEMSTAD - Stichting Uniek Curaçao has carried out maintenance and restoration work in several locations, as announced by the non-profit organization.
In addition to the regular maintenance rounds in...
Curaçao
CC | General Audit Chamber Curaçao launches inquiry into APC financial statements
WILLEMSTAD - The General Audit Chamber Curaçao (ARC) has announced its plan to initiate an examination of the financial statements of the APC pension fund in August of this...
Curaçao
CC | Curaçao Prime Minister unveils plans for gas pipeline, PdVSA collaboration sparks interest
WILLEMSTAD - Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas of Curaçao has ignited public interest with his recent announcement regarding the potential construction of a 'gasoducto' by Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PdVSA)....
Curaçao
CC | Communication from Minister Ruisandro Cijntje regarding the resignation of Board Members of Aqualectra
WILLEMSTAD - The Minister of Economy Ruisandro Cijntje says in a press release that he has taken note that certain confidential and technically related documents about the utility company...
Curaçao
CC | Crisis at Aqualectra: Commissioners resign due to mismanagement
WILLEMSTAD - Aqualectra, the utility company of Curaçao, is facing a severe crisis. Three out of the four commissioners have resigned as of January 1, 2024.
They claim to...
Curaçao
CC | Giselle McWilliam criticizes Public Prosecutor’s Office
WILLEMSTAD - Giselle McWilliam from the opposition party MAN voices criticism against the Public Prosecutor's Office (OM) and the current government.
She asserts that the OM is becoming more...
Curaçao
CC | Government of Curaçao deems 2023 successful
WILLEMSTAD – At the end of 2023, the Pisas II cabinet presented a detailed overview of the government's achievements and challenges. From economic growth and tourism to education and...
Curaçao
CC | Digital seal introduced for Curacao licensed online casinos
New measures to enhance transparency and trust in online gambling
WILLEMSTAD - In a significant move to bolster transparency and credibility in the online gambling sector, licensed online casinos in...
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