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Ministers of Curaçao and Aruba sign MoU for fast ferry service
ORANJESTAD, WILLEMSTAD – The Aruban Minister of Transport Chris Romero and the Curaçao Minister of Economy Dr. Steven Martina signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday in San Nicolas, Aruba. According to More...

The CTB Launching “You’re Tourism Too”
WILLEMSTAD - The Curacao Tourist Board (CTB) recently launched a new Papiamento-language series of tourism-themed educational shorts titled “Abo tambe Ta Turismo” (You’re Tourism Too). Each video shows an More...

Denying protections for asylum seekers denies them opportunities to seek safety
I’ll never forget the day Pedro and Sandra Ramírez (names changed) first came to my office. Soft-spoken and kind, the elderly Venezuelan couple radiated grace and warmth — a welcome contrast to the dreary November More...

EZ Air obtains a permit and starts with flight operations
WILLEMSTAD - After months of intensive preparations, the purchase of two new aircraft and the execution of various tests, it is finally time: airline EZ Air has the necessary license to start its operations. The More...

Curaçao has the first smart LED street lighting
WILLEMSTAD - The street lighting in Julianadorp is working again. And that is special for more than one reason. The lampposts are equipped with smart LED lights, which can be operated remotely. Also, the neighborhood More...

November prices rose slightly
WILLEMSTAD - The prices in November increased slightly compared to the previous months. This was mainly due to adjustments to the price for fuel, water and electricity. Compared to a year ago, prices have risen More...

InterCaribean must issue bank guarantee under duress
WILLEMSTAD - The superintendent of InselAir International Rogier van den Heuvel has been given the right to convince interCaribbean Airways from the court until the following week Friday to present the previously More...

Still unclear whether health inspector gets opportunity to defend himself verbally
WILLEMSTAD - Whether the suspended Inspector General of Health Care Jan Huurman gets the opportunity to defend himself verbally is unclear. Huurman was suspended in early December and his dismissal was announced More...

Rema Uni: yes, to signatures but no petition recognition
WILLEMSTAD - Rema Uni has started a signature action. The stakeholder organization for parent committees was recently informed by the Minister of Education by means of a letter that the recognition of the organization More...

Management SDKK: Prisoners are treated humanely
WILLEMSTAD - The prison management announced this week that every detainee in Sentro di Detenshon di Korekshon Kòrsou (SDKK Prison) is being treated humanely. The management responds to reports that prisoners would More...