By implementing fast track residency permits for high net worth individuals, Curaçao´s government ensures that the immigration process does not get in the way of investment in the island’s future. TEXT KATY BRANUM Curaçao’s history has been built on people that came to the island, saw opportunity and acted upon it. From the early Spanish, […]
With the surge in online advertising options and mobile media usage bringing rapid changes to the global marketplace, it has never been more important for businesses to stay informed on the preferences and expectations of their target customer. Consumer trends must be closely monitored in order to properly allocate advertising budgets and maximize returns. This […]
Tourism is the largest industry in Curaçao and by far contributes more to the economy, directly and indirectly, than any other sector. “Though the island prides itself in having a diverse economy, including the refinery, the financial sector, and the harbor, tourism remains its most prized industry,” stated Dr. Robertico Croes, Associate Director of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Minister Stanley Palm of Economic Development and Tourism told the US magazine Travel Weekly that in the next five years, Curaçao will expand its hotel accommodations by 1,500 additional rooms. There are several new hotel projects in the pipeline, including the construction of a Marriott Courtyard hotel. Curaçao currently has 5,500 hotel rooms, of which […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Inspiration is the fuel of the future – new concepts, new views, new ways. “Escape the boundaries of traditional thinking, just have plain old fun with your brain… and share ideas with others!” This is the core philosophy of Creative Lab Curacao, a collective of more than 25 people working in 20 creative disciplines. Architects, […]
