Reflections on Absence and Focus May 23, 2024 My last blog post was on May 18th, five days ago. It is unusual for me to miss a single...

Dissent Is Democracy: An Analysis of the New Cabinet May 18, 2024 Yesterday, after six months, we finally had white smoke: we have a...

Revolt and Dissent; May 30, 2024 May 17, 2024 In two weeks, we will once again commemorate the May 30, 1969 uprising in Curaçao, when the...

Restructuring our Social System: A Step in the Right Direction, but Isolated May 16, 2024 On my way from one of my remote workplaces to...

The Curse of Being Visionary May 15, 2024 Recently, I had a heated argument with a colleague who is a friend. Towards the end, she...

Debt Troubles: Contrasting Approaches in the Netherlands and Curaçao May 14, 2024 In her article for Vrij Nederland, Karin...

Unveiling Blind Spots: Recognizing Discrimination in the Netherlands and the Caribbean May 13, 2024 Discrimination and racism persist as...

Accelerating the Energy Transition for Future Generations May 12, 2024 Tim de Jong's article in VN starts with a stark observation: KLM,...

"Voodoo Finance" and the State of Curaçao's Financial Quagmire May 11, 2024 warning regarding the annual accounts of the Country of...

Dissent is Friendship May 10, 2024 Dissent, disagreement, and exchanging opposing viewpoints are the cornerstones of a healthy democracy....

Dissent is Friendship May 10, 2024 Dissent, disagreement, and lively debates are the lifeblood of democracy. They keep us sharp, they...

The Rise of 'Algoracism' May 8, 2024 I had never heard of it: "Algoracism". But in an interview by Tom Grosfeld with Professor Mark...

Rediscovering Moral Ambition May 6, 2024 I'm almost finished with Bregman's book. He talks about moral ambition, arguing that much talent...

Facing Challenges Together May 7, 2024 As I sit here, early in the morning, thoughts about work are interrupted. First, by the news that...

Reflecting on Freedom Day May 5, 2024 It is May 5th, 3014. It is Liberation Day or Day of Freedom. At the very least, we are reflecting...

Data Drought: The Elusive 2023 Census May 4, 2024 In 2023, finally, one or three years later, the census that was supposed to be held...

May 1st: A Fading Union May 3, 2024 It's May 2, and I am writing this. As I do every year, I had prepared myself to follow the May 1st...

The Challenges of Modern Romance May 2, 2024 It's well-known that an increasing number of people are choosing to live their lives as...

The Challenge of Implementation May 1, 2024 In governance and innovation, the gap between planning and execution often seems...

The Urgency of Prompt Payment: A Crucial Step Towards Economic Growth April 30, 2024 For years, our economy has been struggling, and even...