Information security is a number one priority for all companies; however, the process of keeping financial, employee and other data safe is not without its challenges. There are three things every business should know to reduce its chances of becoming another network security statistic. 1. Our employees are your biggest asset, but also your biggest […]
Using standards can offer a set of powerful business and marketing tools for organizations of all sizes. Standards can be used to fine-tune an organization’s performance and manage the risks they face while operating in more efficient and sustainable ways. Standards allow organizations to demonstrate the quality they offer to their customers and reassures customers […]
The employer is responsible for the wellbeing of his employees. This means that the working environment should not pose any dangers to the physical or mental health of the staff. The work station must be ergonomically sound, the climate must be appropriate, stress should be avoided, et cetera. Many bosses go beyond the necessary facilities […]
While in the past a call to your tax advisor was only required close to the tax return deadline or when confronted with a tax audit, the current business environment demands having your advisor on speed dial. TEXT VIVIAN L.M. BONIFACIO-PIETERS MSC, TAX MANAGER AT MEIJBURG & CO CARIBBEAN. JEANISE J. JOB MSC, TAX MANAGER […]
After years of futile efforts to work out a deal for financing through local banks, the Curaçao Drydock Company, (CDC), has recently signed an agreement with Damen Shipyard Group to take over all its operational activities. TEXT FARAH DIBAH AYOUBI Getmar Caldera, Managing Director of CDC is now smiling as he takes calls from numerous […]
Infinite investment opportunities lay on the horizon for local and foreign companies alike. With many of the key ingredients already in place, the momentum of the Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange, (DCSX), is starting to take ground and realize its potential.TEXT BY HELEN GRIFFITH Curaçao has the capability to become a new financial hub in the […]
Vidanova Pension Fund, whose inception dates back to April 25th, 1968, is a dynamic and innovative multi-employer pension fund, offering both defined benefits, as well as defined contribution pension arrangements to companies across all economic sectors from all of the islands of the former Netherlands Antilles. Vidanova is a pension fund that can serve as […]
Ever since Europe discovered the Americas, the islands of the Caribbean have acted as a gateway between the new continent and the old: the Western world’s original hub of commerce and logistics. No other island exemplifies this as perfectly, or as powerfully, as Curaçao. When the Dutch occupied the island in 1634, they acquired more […]
“The satisfaction that you get from public service, the diversity of subjects, and the chance to do one meaningful thing for one person, are the factors that drove me to take this position. So, despite all the politics that come with it, this remains one of the most rewarding jobs in the world.” TEXT NEELAM […]
Since his inauguration as the Minister of Economic Affairs, Steven Martina has already immersed himself in a myriad of ongoing projects and initiatives to stimulate the economy. Indeed it seems that the baton has been passed to very capable hands, and the Minister has hit the ground running.TEXT BY HELEN GRIFFITH Mind you, Steven Martina […]
