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...
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...
Minister Camelia-Römer: Government through SVB spends too much on private medical specialists
WILLEMSTAD - Minister of Health Suzanne Camelia-Römer explained in parliament recently that according to her, the reimbursement of medical specialists has grown unevenly. Currently, half of the total number of More...
Parts of Punda closed this morning due to manifestation
WILLEMSTAD - The police closed parts of Punda this morning for motorized traffic. The closed roads were the entrances to the downtown area. This had to do with a call for a peaceful demonstration by the Forsa Revolushonario More...
Sections of the new hospital to be delivered this month
WILLEMSTAD - This month the first part of Hospital Nobo Otrobanda (HNO) will be delivered. This involves four departments of which the construction, including the electricity cables and water pipes, have been fully More...
Cft: significant deterioration finances in third-quarter
WILLEMSTAD - The Board of Financial Supervision (Cft) announced in a letter to Minister of Finance Kenneth Gijsbertha that the financial situation of Curaçao in the third quarter has deteriorated considerably. The More...
Government signs agreement for the development of Coral Cliff at Santa Martha
WILLEMSTAD - On December 4, the Government of Curaçao has signed an important agreement with four local companies to develop the Coral Cliff area in Santa Martha. In addition to this agreement, the Minister of More...
BOO operational again soon
WILLEMSTAD - The Build Own and Operate (BOO) plant will soon start up again. Five of the six boilers that produce steam for the refinery are not in service. Two boilers will be operational again this month, the More...
RdK selects preferred bidder for long term lease oil refinery
WILLEMSTAD - In a press release, the Refineria di Kòrsou, Curaçao Refinery (RdK) indicated it has selected a preferred bidder, a preferred candidate, to further negotiate for the acquisition and modernization More...
