Challenging the Status Quo: The Governance Academy Curaçao April 24, 2024 Yesterday, on April 22, 2024, I watched the Governance Academy...

Embracing Uncertainty: Redefining Psychiatry with Dr. Jim van Os April 24, 2024 In a recent interview with psychiatrist Jim van Os in...

Lessons from Dutch Coalition Negotiations April 21, 2024 I read the article in Vrij Nederland by Dieuwertje Kuijpers, "Formatie is...

Dissent: A Pillar of Democracy April 18, 2024 Yesterday, I couldn't find the time to blog. My schedule was packed, and it was chaotic....

Confronting Ignorance in the Face of Reality April 15, 2024 We are ignorant of the facts, and we deny the facts we do have. No one is...

A Call to Action in the Face of Crisis April 14, 2024 It is Saturday, and suddenly, I feel a sense of urgency. I feel rushed because many...

Wednesday 10 April 2024: Dissent is Democracy April 10, 2024 It's the week after Easter,slowly awakensslowly awakening from its...

A Tale of Airports in the Netherlands April 11, 2024 In the midst of discussions surrounding the expansion of Curaçao Airport Hato, an...

In a Capitalistic System, Women Will Never Be Equal to Men April 12, 2024 In a recent interview, writer Doortje Smithuisen boldly...

The Role of Civil Servants in Challenging Authority April 13, 2024 Within the bureaucratic apparatus, there are alarming signs indicating...

The Challenge of Espionage: Upholding Western Values in a Globalized World April 9, 2024 In his article 'Het buitenland kijkt naar ons'...

Dissent is Democracy: It's About Broad Prosperity April 7, 2024 In a time when the world is facing numerous challenges, from climate...

"Into the Wild" (Een beestenbende) April 6, 2024 On Curaçao, we've reached a point where we must close down the animal shelter due to a...

Dissent is Democracy April 4, 2024 In the second issue of 2024, Vrij Nederland boldly declares, "Capitalism is Sexism." As I delve into...

The Frog in the Pot: A Metaphor for Societal Complacency April 3, 2024 In my exploration of dissent within democracy, I delve into the...

Harvest Festival without a Harvest: Reflections on Seú April 2, 2024 On the second day of Easter, the traditional Seú harvest festival...

Unraveling the Complexity of Cultural Traditions and Religious Significance April 1, 2024 In response to the ongoing dialogue surrounding...

Dissent is Democracy: Reflections on Curacao's Lost Sophistication and Education March 30, 2024 On this island, memory is fleeting, and...

Dissent in Democracy: Unveiling the Complexities of Church-State Dynamics March 29, 2024 In the intricate dance between faith and...

Dissent Fuels Democracy: Nurturing Horizontal Connections March 27, 2024 The stability of a democracy is determined by its...