Call for humane refugee policy
WILLEMSTAD - A group of concerned citizens is worried about the way in which Curaçao deals with refugees. In an appeal they ask the government for a more humane policy towards those who try to come to the island More...
Venezuelan Parliament: “Curaçao must take in refugees”
CARACAS, WILLEMSTAD - The Venezuelan Parliament, appointed by President Nicolas Maduro, has called on Curaçao to grant asylum to a group of boat refugees. Parliamentarian Luis Stefanelli said to speak on behalf More...
Exact numbers Venezuelan refugees according to the UNHCR
WILLEMSTAD - In a correspondence with Curaçao Chronicle, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) indicated that a growing number of Venezuelans continue to leave their country. According to public estimates in More...
Once again Coast Guard arrests undocumented Venezuelans
WILLEMSTAD - During the early hours today, the Dash-8 of the Coast Guard Curaçao signaled a suspicious movement on the sea east of the island. The Super RHIB was immediately dispatched to investigate. It was around More...
105 new citizens and one refugee
WILLEMSTAD - Curacao has 105 new citizens. Lawful citizens with a Dutch passport. Yesterday they were received by the Governor of Curaçao Her Excellency Lucille George-Wout. Sadly the only refugee in Curaçao from More...
Networking by refugees
Last month, a Time-magazine reporter published the following account from a Greek island. “Mustafa Arnab’s hands were cold and shook as he tore away the thin plastic film protecting his smartphone. He had spent More...
