Author Archives: CBM

Cathedral of Thorns by Herman van Bergen – Turning the most difficult piece of Curaçao vegetation into gold –

The Cathedral of Thorns, situated in the garden of Landhuis Bloemhof, is a breathtaking piece of art that captures not only the local hearts, but also gains recognition in international media, already mentioned by the National Geographic as a must see. This stunning immense artwork, created by artist Herman van Bergen, reveals a deeper meaning […]

Businesses Going Forward Towards a New Normal

March 31, 2020 Businesses going forward towards a new normal The COVID-19 outbreak that started in China last year has now spread around the globe, also affecting the Dutch Caribbean islands. Although the number of infected citizens and associated deaths is still below the European and American levels, our health authorities and government officials are […]

Meetings and decision-making during the coronavirus crisis

Updated as per 30 March 2020 Decision-making should be the “fruit of consultation”, as the Supreme Court determined in 1969. In principle, this rule refers to the decision-making of all legal entities and applies both in the European and Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Such consultation customarily takes place during a meeting […]