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It is Inside Out
It is Inside Out September 21, 2024 As I sat down to read in peace on Saturday, September 21, 2024, I came across the news that the 12th...
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Sep 21, 20242 min read


How to Build a Human-Centered Society
How to Build a Human-Centered Society September 19, 2024 After much debate, everyone agrees we must move toward a human-centered...
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Sep 19, 20242 min read


Society 5.0: A New Balance for Curaçao
Curaçao 5.0 Society 5.0: A New Balance for Curaçao September 18, 2024 In 2020, before the pandemic hit Curaçao, I published Society 5.0:...
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Sep 18, 20241 min read


Curaçao in 2024: A Missed Vision for the Future
2020 September 19, 2024 Curaçao in 2024: A Missed Vision for the Future In 1997, we drafted a vision for Curaçao, projecting towards 2020...
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Sep 17, 20241 min read


Curaçao 2.0 is Broken: What Now?
Curaçao 2.0 is Broken: What Now? September 17, 2024 In 2013, I said Curaçao was stuck in a system that could no longer function...
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Sep 16, 20243 min read


State of the Nation
State of the Nation September 16, 2024 The Antilliaans Dagblad newspaper of Saturday, September 14, 2024, paints a stark picture of our...
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Sep 15, 20243 min read


What Kind of Workforce Can We Develop?
What Kind of Workforce Can We Develop? September 15, 2024 The 2023 Curacao census paints a clear picture: more than 60% of the population...
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Sep 14, 20242 min read


Do We Love Inequality?
Do We Love Inequality? September 14, 2024 The world is upside down. Are we the ones perpetuating inequality? Are we victims of our...
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Sep 13, 20242 min read


Navigating the Waves of Transition: A Struggle Against the Tide
Navigating the Waves of Transition: A Struggle Against the Tide September 13, 2024 Yesterday, I intended to write about schools adjusting...
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Sep 12, 20241 min read


A Fresh Start for the Island: The Minister's Cleaning Initiative
A Fresh Start for the Island: The Minister's Cleaning Initiative September 12, 2024 The Minister has taken a bold step by opening the...
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Sep 11, 20242 min read


"Drenta Sali," "Habri Sera": A Reflection on Political Theater and the State of Governance
"Drenta Sali," "Habri Sera": A Reflection on Political Theater and the State of Governance September 11, 2024 Our catchy Tumba music has...
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Sep 11, 20242 min read


Curaçao’s Coalition Patch-Up While Aruba's Government Falls and Sint Maarten Forms a New Coalition: Is the Coalition System Really to Blame for Instability?
Curaçao’s Coalition Patch-Up While Aruba's Government Falls and Sint Maarten Forms a New Coalition: Is the Coalition System Really to...
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Sep 10, 20241 min read


Invasion: A Reflection on the Current Geopolitical Climate in the Caribbean
Invasion: A Reflection on the Current Geopolitical Climate in the Caribbean September 9, 2024 A few months ago, I watched Invasion at The...
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Sep 9, 20242 min read


The Struggles of the Middle Class: Housing, Public Transportation, and Survival in a Changing World
The Struggles of the Middle Class: Housing, Public Transportation, and Survival in a Changing World September 8, 2024 The middle class is...
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Sep 8, 20242 min read


The Struggles of the Middle Class and the Impact of Tourism on Housing
The Struggles of the Middle Class and the Impact of Tourism on Housing September 8, 2024 As someone privileged to move in various...
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Sep 8, 20241 min read


Our Democracy is in Decline – Are We Noticing Too Late?
Our Democracy is in Decline – Are We Noticing Too Late? September 7, 2024 For years, and indeed since the beginning of this year, I have...
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Sep 7, 20242 min read


The Overlooked Voice in Democracy and Politics: Peter Verton
The Overlooked Voice in Democracy and Politics: Peter Verton September 9, 2024 When discussing the evolution of democracy and...
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Sep 6, 20242 min read


Opportunities and Challenges for the Gaming Sector in Curaçao
Opportunities and Challenges for the Gaming Sector in Curaçao September 5, 2024 The online gaming sector in Curaçao holds significant...
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Sep 5, 20241 min read


A Chapter That Cannot Be Overlooked: The Debate Over Single-Party Governance in Curaçao
A Chapter That Cannot Be Overlooked: The Debate Over Single-Party Governance in Curaçao September 5, 2024 There was a time during the...
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Sep 5, 20242 min read


The Longstanding Concerns Over Democracy in Curaçao
The Longstanding Concerns Over Democracy in Curaçao September 4, 2024 Concerns about democracy in Curaçao did not begin in the 1990s;...
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Sep 4, 20242 min read
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