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,...

The Importance of Political Satire in Democracy September 28, 2024 Political satire plays a crucial role in any democracy. It allows us...

We are Not a Deep Democracy or a Polder Model, but We Talk a Lot September 27, 2024 Ironically, perhaps not coincidental, our local...

Behavioral Governance: A Decade in the Making September 25, 2024 I have been actively involved in governance research and training since...

Deep Democracy: A Path to Inclusive Decision-Making in the Caribbean September 26, 2024 During the Governance 5.0 masterclass, Carla...

How ethical is our military?   September 24, 2024   The Vrijwilligers Korps Curaçao (VKC) has been in the news for four consecutive days....

Follow the Money   September 23, 2024   Last week, a new anti-money laundering law was discussed in Parliament. In my car, I caught part...

No One is Safe on the Plantation September 22, 2024 On September 20, 2024, we concluded the masterclass "Governance 5.0 in Caribbean...