The Connecting the Dots Business Conference took place from 19 – 22 October. The Conference focused on: inspiring, innovating and accelerating. It was hosted by the Ministry of Economic Development, the Representation of the Netherlands in Willemstad, the University of Curaçao, the National Platform on Youth Development, the Curaçao Innovation & Technology Institute (CITI), Curaçao […]
From Silicon Valley technology companies to New York-based investment firms, terms such as mindfulness, conscious decision-making, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness are making their way into the daily jargon of employees, CEOs, and entrepreneurs. It is a new trend that pushes us out of the old notions of pure productivity (to work fast and think fast), […]
After many years of negotiations, Curaçao Ports Authority, (CPA), and Curaçao Port Services, (CPS), have finally arrived at an agreement with regards to the long-standing monopoly held by CPS, over the island’s port containerization and stevedoring services. In September 2016, Minister of Economic Development, Eugene Ruggenaath, CPA Chief Executive Officer, Humberto de Castro and Fernando […]
The Government Accountant’s Foundation (SBAB) broadens its services with the introduction of the project, Guia den i Atministrashon Impuesto Temporal (GUAIT), or Guide in Tax Administration in English. This project aims to assist entrepreneurs in maintaining a sound financial administration in their businesses. This project is also intended for entrepreneurs who are in a challenged […]
TEXT NEELAM MELWANI ABOUT THE AWARDSIn 2016, Guardian Group, a financial planning and insurance company based in Curaçao, hosted its 9th annual ‘Best in Business Awards,’ an award developed to promote Curaçao’s lively entrepreneurial culture, and support the efforts of the best local entrepreneurs. This year, over 50 entrepreneurs applied to win the “Best in […]
The government has officially announced that the bill for captive insurance companies has gone into effect, which will be retroactive to January 1, 2013. This law is considered an important tool to continue supporting the international financial services on Curacao, which, in spite of the many obstacles put in its way, still has significant economic […]
Time and money. Two things entrepreneurs never have enough of, but a virtual assistant can provide. No matter how experienced the entrepreneur, most new business ventures bring a new set of challenges and a lot of responsibilities across the board. In the early stages, the entrepreneur will be the one developing the products and services, […]
As a business innovator, I am always interested in finding new ways of inspiring creativity and transforming ideas into concepts and business propositions. Thomas Edison once said, “Innovation is 1% creativity and 99% perspiration.” You will perspire a great deal to obtain the financial means to either start your business, finance the growth path you […]
During a visit to the management of Curaçao Ports Authority (CPA), the cruise company Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines made it clear that Curaçao has scored excellent in 2013 with the cruise passengers. The delegation was led by Royal Caribbean Frederico Gonzalez, director of governmental relations in the Caribbean and Latin America, and former captain and […]
Multinational IT company, Inspur, which is headquartered in China, is considering the establishment of establishing a business in Curaçao to serve the region. The idea emerged when Minister Nelson Navarro, along with acting police chief Rudsel Martina and Sector Director Gerold Daantje of the Ministry of Justice recently visited the company in China. The delegation […]
