A Truly Historic Election November 5, 2024 This November, the United States will hold a historic election. Every election is pivotal, of...

It’s the Education, Stupid   November 2, 2024   Years ago, Bill Clinton’s campaign popularized the slogan “It’s the economy, stupid.”...

Daily Requests to Share Knowledge and Insights October 31, 2024 I receive requests to share my knowledge, insights, or opinions daily. It...

Mixed Messages: What Do Budget Cuts Mean for Our Youth? October 30, 2024 The Dutch government recently announced its intention to...

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

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...

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...

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...