PROTEUS UPDATE: THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION OFF THE COAST OF CURAÇAO

Progress continues on PROTEUSTM the ambitious undersea exploration project which will be located off the coast of Curaçao close to the Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort. In March, a planning expedition, led by Fabien Cousteau took place in order to determine the exact site for the marine research and observation platform. PROTEUSTM will measure 370m2 and contain research laboratories, […]

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

CONTINUOUS REINVENTION AND PERSEVERANCE  The second lockdown in Curaçao, almost a year after the first one, caused even more pressure on the economy in general, businesses, families, and individuals in specific. Having to deal with another, more serious COVID-19 wave with loss of loved ones included, will remain engraved in the memories of many. Some companies were able to learn, adapt, and adjust after […]

LETTER FROM THE CHIEF EDITOR

RISA SCHONBAUM

There is no doubt that the pandemic has changed all of us. While the crisis is not in our rearview mirror yet, we can start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. As the pandemic created many unexpected challenges, we are all eager to turn the corner on controlling this virus and inch closer to the recovery needed across the world. We are continuously reminded how […]

Suriname’s First International Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition Launches in October, 2021

October 5Th to 7th, 2021 will witness the inaugural edition of SIPEX 2021, which is already being touted as the most anticipated and premier Oil&Gas Summit and Exhibition in Suriname. The first-ofa-kind event in the Latin American country comes loaded with timely opportunities to build new connections and network with industry stalwarts, exchange key insights, […]

CURAÇAO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT – REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Fundashon Kas Popular and Wechi Management Company are considering the development of the Curaçao Housing Development Project (hereinafter: “The Project”), which consists of two parts, namely the development of the “Wechi” area and the building of affordable homes in other parts of the island outside “Wechi”. FKP and WMC are seeking serious investors and/or lenders […]

OPINION COMMENTARY: BUILDING BLOCKS TO GROW AND ACCELERATE THE CURAÇAO ECONOMY

Summarized version of an opinion report from Toine Knipping, Chief Executive Officer and a Co-Founder of Amicorp Group and Amicorp Community Foundation. Toine has been promoting a balanced, ethical, and holistic approach to business ever since he started his first company and has authored many articles as well as a few books. September 2020 The […]

TWO FOUNDATIONS. ONE GOAL. IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE.

The importance of spreading cancer awareness through optimal screening programs and supportive care services for cancer patients. Together we are stronger in the fight against cancer. Writer: Desi Dijkhuizen/Risa Schonbaum If you were offered the opportunity to prevent developing cancer, would you take it? Having cancer is hard and going through it can be an […]

UNDERSTANDING DISENFRANCHISED GRIEF: ACKNOWLEDGING WHAT WE HAVE LOST AND HOW WE ARE GRIEVING

Writer: Shruti Tekwani, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Coach, Choice Theory & Reality Therapy Trainer Grief doesn’t always mean death and loss isn’t always tangible. The term “disenfranchised grief” was coined by Dr. Kenneth J Doka in 1985, and he described it as grief that is not acknowledged by society. Indeed, if someone is experiencing […]