HORSES AND THEIR SIXTH SENSE – INTUITION. The ability to understand something instinctively without the need for conscious reasoning does not come naturally to humans with overthinking, analyzing, and judging the world around us. The heightened level of awareness and intuition for animals does not only come naturally but is a foundation for survival. While most animals can offer an extraordinary amount of emotional support, horses have unique […]
Dr. Miguel Goede is a management consultant, scientist, strategist, and one of the people behind Curaçao 2030, a platform that co-creates a vision for the future of the island. Miguel has been observing trends for a long time. In the 1990s, while working at Andersen Consulting (now part of Accenture), he collaborated on a document called “Creating our Caribbean Future” which was […]
For Curaçao and most Caribbean islands, infrastructure improvement and advancement are an essential step towards greater economic well-being, sustainability, and prosperity, but ensuring the completion of infrastructure investment projects, including the due diligence and financing, is not an easy task. Partnering with an expert and experienced advisor can bring all-important knowledge to deals, help leaders understand plus reduce risks, and highlight how to take advantage of opportunities. André Wright is Executive Vice […]
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 […]
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 […]
It has been a hell of a year. It is ok to not be ok at times. We are all adjusting and trying to navigate our changing lifestyle. As mostly social beings, we thrive by connection to others, cultivating relationships, finding a sense of life purpose, and being part of a greater framework. It has […]
Work has commenced on The Wharf, the much-anticipated residential project in Scharloo. Located on Curaçao’s world-famous Handelskade, a UNESCO’s World Heritage site, the first phase of the development will consist of thirty-five luxury apartments and 1,000 m2 of commercial space spread across three separate buildings as well as four separate city apartments. The second phase […]
This edition sheds light on the opportunities to never waste a good crisis. Several countries call these ever changing and improvising times as a “new normal”. However, what we see is an increased awareness towards the items that should have been normal in our day to day in the first place, such as hygiene, personal space, innovation, transparency, now becoming enforced and disruptive on several levels. It has become an environment of being more aware and alert of your […]
I am always searching for inspiration from all areas of life. Setbacks and challenges will always be part of life, but we can choose to maintain a positive viewpoint. This pandemic has impacted everyone across the globe with far-reaching financial consequences. A possible silver lining of this crisis is the opportunity to change for the better. In this time of ambiguity, we cannot predict or control the future and being open to learning allows us to adapt and grow. […]
Every year on July 2nd, the island honors the official flag of Curaçao with pride and joy. As a nation, the flag is a significant and valuable part of the identity of the island. Understanding the meaning of the simple yet timeless design will provide insight to how it represents the most important elements of the island. The flag, adopted on July 2nd, 1984, was designed by Martin den Dulk. It is a blue field with a horizontal yellow […]
