In April of this year, the Parliament has approved several changes to the General Tax Ordinance (Algemene Landsverordening Landsbelastingen or ALL). A few changes are included in this ordinance, one of which is the mandatory annual provision of information. It is mandatory for employers to provide information with regard to the wages paid to employees […]
In the opinion of Curaçao entrepreneurs, confidence in the economy has improved slightly. This is according to the most recent economic survey of the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS ), which is based on the first six months of 2013. According to the CBS , fewer entrepreneurs indicated that the economy had worsened than what […]
In the recently leaked ECOR YS report of March 2012, “A sustainable future for Curaçao – Strategic options for Isla and the Isla site,” it was concluded that an upgrade (modernization) of the Isla refinery is technically, commercially and financially viable. The general conclusion that can be drawn from this report is that the redevelopment […]
Before we ask why the export of services is important, we should take a look at what the export of services encompasses. It is basically the trade of services and goods with other countries; any type of service or good that is being sold to a non-resident. Text Heather de Paulo and Dennis Dare, Curaçao […]
Whether you are already a business owner or are planning to open a new business, the Curaçao Chamber of Commerce has the resources you need. Steven Damiana, the manager of investment and trade promotion, outlines some of the many services the Chamber provides. Text Heather de Paulo In a nutshell, the Curaçao Chamber of Commerce […]
The Curaçao Chamber of Commerce & Industry has a longstanding tradition of informing both our local and our international business relations on the performance of our economy, the opportunities it presents and the challenges it faces. For the past few decades, we have been doing this successfully through our bi-monthly publications, seconded by our website […]
As we enter into the festive holiday season of the year and preparations begin for company holiday parties, it is wise to remember thatyou can use this opportunity to motivate and strengthen the bondsbetween your employees and your business. The easiest way to do this is to create a memorable party. It doesn’t necessarily need […]
The Ministry of Economic Development, (MEO), and Curaçao Innovation & Technology Institute, (CITI), recently announced a program entitled, Start Up Launchpad during an informative press meeting at MEO’s headquarters. The Minister of Economic Development, Mr. Steven Martina, kicked off the start of the program by pressing a virtual button to officially open registration. The Launchpad […]
Smart technologies …smart cities … smart nations …these seem to be the top buzz words on everyone’s mind. And indeed, they promise to be part of the next global trend. But what exactly do these terms mean? To be frank, a common defnition has yet to emerge, and that’s probably fueling its momentum even further. […]
What’s possible in a week? If you dedicated seven days to the achievement of one goal, how ambitious could you make this goal? These were the questions that the multilingual friends Katy and Sara posed themselves when they determined to learn English in one week, to prove that it can be done and anyone can […]
