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The Illusion of Rebranding: Tumba Festival and the Hollowing of Culture
The Illusion of Rebranding: Tumba Festival and the Hollowing of Culture February 9, 2025 First and foremost, I want to congratulate the...
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Feb 9, 20252 min read


A Vicious Cycle: Leadership Crisis and the Future of Our Nation
A Vicious Cycle: Leadership Crisis and the Future of Our Nation February 8, 2025 Last week, after eight years, the new hospital appointed...
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Feb 8, 20252 min read


The Death of a People's Festival: How Carnival Was Stolen from the People
The Death of a People's Festival: How Carnival Was Stolen from the People February 7, 2025 There are a few aspects of society that...
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Feb 7, 20253 min read


Lessons from Curaçao's February 2025 Primaries: Voter Engagement and Political Dynamics
Lessons from Curaçao's February 2025 Primaries: Voter Engagement and Political Dynamics February 7, 2025 In anticipation of the upcoming...
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Feb 6, 20253 min read


Time to Fix the Job Classification Mess
Time to Fix the Job Classification Mess February 6, 2025 This will be one of my last blogs in this series. After this, we will focus on...
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Feb 5, 20251 min read


The Rise of Curaçao: Aging and the Future of Our Island
The Rise of Curaçao: Aging and the Future of Our Island February 5, 2025 Curaçao is experiencing a significant demographic shift...
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Feb 4, 20252 min read


Behavioral Governance: Strategisch Leiderschap in een Politiek en Digitaal Tijdperk
De verkiezingen van 21 maart 2025 markeren een nieuwe vierjaarlijkse public governance cyclus voor Curaçao. Dit politieke landschap...
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Feb 4, 20252 min read


Politics in Curaçao: A Game of Emotions, Not Reason
Politics in Curaçao: A Game of Emotions, Not Reason February 4, 2025 On February 1 and 2, 2025, eight of the fourteen registered...
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Feb 3, 20252 min read


The Apparatus of Curaçao Has Seen Better Days
The Apparatus of Curaçao Has Seen Better Days February 2, 2025 Curaçao's government once stood as a beacon of efficiency and quality....
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Jan 31, 20251 min read


The Hidden Economy: Are We Poorer or Just Unaccounted For?
The Hidden Economy: Are We Poorer or Just Unaccounted For? January 31, 2025 Okay, around 30% of the population lives below the poverty...
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Jan 30, 20251 min read


The Ministry of Finance: The Backbone of Curaçao
The Ministry of Finance: The Backbone of Curaçao January 30, 2025 The Ministry of Finance in Curaçao is a cornerstone of governance and...
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Jan 29, 20253 min read


April 2025 Masterclass: Behavioral Governance in Leadership
Ben jij klaar om je governancevaardigheden naar een hoger niveau te tillen? Schrijf je dan in voor de Masterclass 'Behavioral Governance:...
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Jan 28, 20251 min read


Ministerie van Sociale Ontwikkeling, Arbeid en Welzijn: A Pillar of Curaçao’s Future
Ministerie van Sociale Ontwikkeling, Arbeid en Welzijn: A Pillar of Curaçao’s Future January 29, 2025 Curaçao faces a significant...
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Jan 28, 20252 min read


The Ministry of Health, Environment, and Nature: The Heart of Curaçao’s Future
The Ministry of Health, Environment, and Nature: The Heart of Curaçao’s Future January 28, 2025 In the realm of government institutions,...
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Jan 27, 20252 min read


The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport: Challenges and Vision for Curaçao
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport: Challenges and Vision for Curaçao January 27, 2025 Education, science, culture,...
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Jan 26, 20253 min read


The Controversy Surrounding Curaçao’s New Audit Chamber Chair
The Controversy Surrounding Curaçao’s New Audit Chamber Chair January 26, 2025 The newly appointed Chair of the Audit Chamber of Curaçao...
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Jan 26, 20252 min read


If You Pay Peanuts, Do You Really Get Monkeys?
If You Pay Peanuts, Do You Really Get Monkeys? January 25, 2025 You’ve probably heard the saying, “If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.”...
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Jan 24, 20252 min read


Perception vs. Reality: The Illusion of Democracy in Crisis
Perception vs. Reality: The Illusion of Democracy in Crisis January 24, 2025 You’ve likely heard the saying, "Perception is reality."...
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Jan 23, 20252 min read


The Ministry of Traffic, Transport, and Urban Planning: Paving the Way (But at What Cost?)
The Ministry of Traffic, Transport, and Urban Planning: Paving the Way (But at What Cost?) January 21, 2025 When discussing Curaçao's...
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Jan 21, 20252 min read


The Backbone of Public Service: The Ministry of Governance, Planning, and Public Service (BPD)
The Backbone of Public Service: The Ministry of Governance, Planning, and Public Service (BPD) January 20, 2025 In Curaçao, the Ministry...
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Jan 20, 20253 min read
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