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 3 percent. Measured over the long term, inflation is 1.1 percent. More...

Government to tighten supervision of online casinos
WILLEMSTAD - The Curaçao government will tighten the supervision of online casinos operating from the island. The already existing Gaming Control Board (GCB), which now oversees the physical casinos only, will More...

Income tax must be online as of January 1
WILLEMSTAD – As of January 1, 2019, all taxpayers must file online income tax returns. There is a portal available at online.belastingdienst.cw. If you need help, you can contact a special helpdesk at the tax More...

Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten announces a new bond issue on behalf of the government of the country of Curaçao
WILLEMSTAD - On Friday, January 11, 2019, there will be a bond issue on behalf of the country of Curaçao. The bond will have a semi-annual coupon as follows: NAf 69,100,000 bond with duration of 30 years. Interest More...

Royal Mint sold
WILLEMSTAD - The Royal Mint has been sold to a Belgian company for 3.5 million euros. The coin maker also moves from Utrecht, the Netherlands. It has been there since the time of Napoleon. Now the Royal Mint goes More...

12.5 million guilder vehicle tax still to be collected
WILLEMSTAD - The plan to collect vehicle taxes with new license plates next year is going to be put on hold for the moment. The tax authorities will not be ready on time. An additional 12.5 million Dutch guilders More...

CIBC FirstCaribbean takes the lead on key development discussions at major conference
Financial institution discusses trends related to monetary and climate resilient infrastructure. WILLEMSTAD - CIBC FirstCaribbean headed two key sessions at this year’s Caribbean Infrastructure Forum (CARIF 2018), More...

Inspection closes restaurant again
WILLEMSTAD - The inspection of Economic Affairs has again closed a restaurant. That happened this week in the Paseata building at the Sta Rosaweg. The dilapidated restaurant was filthy and food stood uncovered in More...

Truegame igaming platform acquires Curaçao licence
Truegame -a fully implemented blockchain-based iGaming platform announced obtaining of Gaming License of Curaçao. A smart contract based iGaming platform Truegame has proudly announced acquiring of its first license More...

Scotiabank to pull out of nine Caribbean countries in major regional shake-up
The Bank of Nova Scotia on Tuesday (November 27) announced that it has struck a deal to sell its banking assets in nine Caribbean countries – but not the TCI. This comes as the lender continues to narrow down More...