Author Archives: CBM

Checklist werkplek

Ieder mens werkt op een andere manier, heeft zijn of haar werkplek anders ingedeeld. Toch zijn er enkele algemene richtlijnen te geven waarmee mensen toch op hun eigen, individueel ideale manier kunnen werken. We geven die richtlijnen in een checklist met •Inrichtingscriterium, ¥ Probleem, en >Mogelijke oplossingen. ¥ Probleem: Ik heb meer apparaten en dergelijke […]

Free Zones in Curaçao Ban Counterfeit Branded Goods

Minister of Economic Development, Stanley Palm, spoke at the IACC (International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition) conference last October in the US city of Orlando. He pointed out how Curaçao has taken measures to counterattack the trade of counterfeit goods in its free zones in the harbor and at the airport, which is managed by the government agency […]

USA Consulate General Eases Visa Services for Residents of Curaçao

Last December, the USA consulate general in Willemstad, James Moore, announced that applicants for a US visa who live for 10 or more years in Curaçao and other islands in the Dutch Caribbean must just show proof of their legal residency to obtain a visa for the USA. The consulate allows interviews for applicants wishing […]

Curaçao Ports Authority Plans to Repair the Pier at Klein Curaçao

Considering Klein Curaçao is a big part of tourism, the Curaçao Ports Authority (CPA) has taken it upon itself to renovate its pier. Islanders and tourists visit the small offshore island for day trips, enjoying the sunbathing, snorkeling, diving and fishing the small island has to offer. Due to storms, rough seas and poor maintenance, […]

Curaçao’s internationale financiële dienstensector

Sinds de jaren ’50 van de vorige eeuw is de internationale  financiële dienstensector een belangrijke economische  pijler voor Curaçao. Al meer dan 70 jaar toont Curaçao  zijn kracht middels zijn meertalige en hoogopgeleide arbeidspotentieel.  Vandaag de dag is Curaçao een erkend,  veilig en betrouwbaar internationaal financieel centrum.TEKST CURAÇAO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION (CIFA) In zijn […]

The Role of Curaçao’s Banks on the Economy

One of the most important roles of banks in driving the economy is to intermediate between those who have financial resources and those who need financial resources. Supply and demand of financial resources compliment each other, enabling those without adequate resources to start up a company or buy a home. TEXT ELISA KOEK AND HEATHER […]

Expanding Your Market Through Exports

The Curaçao Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Chamber) does its utmost to assist and encourage local entrepreneurs to expand their businesses by offering their products and services to overseas markets. To expand initiatives, the Chamber collaborates with local companies to determine new markets, promoting their businesses and finding business opportunities abroad. Export Conference SummarizedOn March […]