Social System is Undergoing a Major Overhaul April 29, 2024 Today, it was announced, and now it is in the newspapers: our social...

The Face of Ignorance: Dissent is Democracy April 28, 2024 In a previous discussion, I expounded on the difficulties encountered by many...

Reflections on "Blikjes rapen voor beginners" April 26, 2024 In his article "Blikjes rapen voor beginners" in Vrij Nederland, Jan van...

Choices and Consequences: A Tale of Two Sons of Curaçao April 27, 2024 Yesterday, two sons of Curaçao made headlines around the world....

Rethinking Mental Healthcare in the Age of Democracy April 25, 2024 Mental health is a global concern, and Marieke Buijs, in her article...

Challenging the Status Quo: The Governance Academy Curaçao April 24, 2024 Yesterday, on April 22, 2024, I watched the Governance Academy...

Embracing Uncertainty: Redefining Psychiatry with Dr. Jim van Os April 24, 2024 In a recent interview with psychiatrist Jim van Os in...

Lessons from Dutch Coalition Negotiations April 21, 2024 I read the article in Vrij Nederland by Dieuwertje Kuijpers, "Formatie is...

Dissent: A Pillar of Democracy April 18, 2024 Yesterday, I couldn't find the time to blog. My schedule was packed, and it was chaotic....

Reflections on the ABC Islands Tourism Symposium April 16, 2024 Last Friday, I had the opportunity to attend the symposium organized by...

Confronting Ignorance in the Face of Reality April 15, 2024 We are ignorant of the facts, and we deny the facts we do have. No one is...

A Call to Action in the Face of Crisis April 14, 2024 It is Saturday, and suddenly, I feel a sense of urgency. I feel rushed because many...

Wednesday 10 April 2024: Dissent is Democracy April 10, 2024 It's the week after Easter,slowly awakensslowly awakening from its...

A Tale of Airports in the Netherlands April 11, 2024 In the midst of discussions surrounding the expansion of Curaçao Airport Hato, an...

In a Capitalistic System, Women Will Never Be Equal to Men April 12, 2024 In a recent interview, writer Doortje Smithuisen boldly...

The Role of Civil Servants in Challenging Authority April 13, 2024 Within the bureaucratic apparatus, there are alarming signs indicating...

The Challenge of Espionage: Upholding Western Values in a Globalized World April 9, 2024 In his article 'Het buitenland kijkt naar ons'...

Dissent is Democracy: It's About Broad Prosperity April 7, 2024 In a time when the world is facing numerous challenges, from climate...

"Into the Wild" (Een beestenbende) April 6, 2024 On Curaçao, we've reached a point where we must close down the animal shelter due to a...

Dissent is Democracy April 4, 2024 In the second issue of 2024, Vrij Nederland boldly declares, "Capitalism is Sexism." As I delve into...