Suriname-Curaçao Diaspora Foundation Launched: A New Chapter or a Familiar Tune?   October 29, 2024   On October 24, 2024, a significant...

The Challenge of Small Scale: Reflections on Governance and Kingdom Relations October 28, 2024 In my collection “Governance 5.0;...

Pura Vida, Puur Natuur: Are We Getting It Wrong?   October 27, 2024   Last Friday, October 2025, 2024, it made the news again: the Prime...

Window Dressing or Real Progress? Reflections on AI and Renewable Energy in Curaçao October 26, 2024 Lately, I’ve noticed a surge in...

Curaçao, Suriname, and the Missing Link   October 25, 2024   Sometimes, you want to write a good blog, but you already feel it will drain...

WNF   October 24, 2024   The authors of Why Nations Fail, Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson, have been awarded the...

WOO   October 23, 2024   De Wet Open Overheid was also discussed. Civil servants are reflecting on how it is being used and by whom for...

La Selva del Concreto   October 22, 2023   “La Selva del Concreto”—The Concrete Jungle. This was a catchy slogan from a Venezuelan shoe...

4.0 October 18, 2024 The Gap Between Technology and Citizens’ Needs Yesterday, October 16, I met with Dutch civil servants at the Royal...

Ignoring Good Advice—A Missed Opportunity for Curaçao   October 17, 2024   After analyzing the Statuut report, I realized it echoes the...

The Smart City Paradox: Are We Losing Our Humanity? October 13, 2024 As I wander through Western European cities, one thing becomes...

14 Years After 10/10/10: The Kingdom in Reflection   October 12, 2024   As we approach the 70th anniversary of the Statute of the...

October 10, 2010, till October 10, 2024 October 10, 2024 Introduction Good afternoon, everyone. It’s October 10th, 2024, and we are now...

The Hypocrisy Behind the Beach Facelift Controversy October 8, 2024 I wasn’t planning to write these days or in the coming weeks, as I'm...

Humor as a Political Arm   October 4, 2024   I am not alone in thinking humor is a highly effective political tool. When used well, humor...

Freedom Under Siege: The Rise of Authoritarian Democracy   October 3, 2024   I have begun studying Vrij Nederland  issue 08 of 2024,...

A Facelift for Nature? October 2, 2024 This past week marked Siman di Kultura, a celebration filled with folklore, festivities, and food....

Curaçao: Paradise, Despite Everything Oktober 1, 2024 No matter how you look at it, Curaçao remains a paradise on earth, despite...

Do I Want to Talk About the Heat?   September 30, 2024   I am not sure if I want to talk about the heat or the fact that last Friday, we...

A Taxpayer's Regret September 29, 2024 It is Saturday afternoon, and the streets are buzzing with activity. It’s the end of the month,...