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CURAÇAO WORLD CUP 2026: HOW THE BLUE WAVE MADE FOOTBALL HISTORY

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:08:21 +0000

CURAÇAO'S WORLD CUP MOMENT: HOW THE BLUE WAVE MADE HISTORY IN 2026

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Willemstad, Curaçao. 8th August 2026.

For Curaçao, the FIFA World Cup 2026 became far more than a place in the tournament schedule. It was the result of years of ambition, determination and development, and it gave the island a place on football's biggest international stage. The Blue Wave arrived as World Cup newcomers, faced three experienced opponents and returned home with milestones that will remain part of Curaçao's sporting history.

A HISTORIC FIRST APPEARANCE

Curaçao's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup represented one of the most significant achievements in the history of football on the island. For a country with a relatively small population, reaching the world's biggest football tournament was an extraordinary accomplishment.

The qualification was not simply the result of one successful campaign. It reflected years of work to strengthen the national team, develop players and build a competitive football program capable of challenging established teams in the Concacaf region.

The Blue Wave were placed in Group E alongside Germany, Ecuador and Côte d'Ivoire. The draw presented an immediate test for a team appearing at the World Cup for the first time, but it also gave Curaçao an opportunity to measure itself against opponents with considerably more World Cup experience.

For supporters across Curaçao and members of the island's diaspora, the tournament became an occasion to celebrate the national team's progress and the players who had carried the island's colors onto the global stage.

THE WORLD CUP BEGAN AGAINST GERMANY

Curaçao's first World Cup match offered little time for the newcomers to settle into the tournament. Their opening opponent was Germany, one of the most accomplished nations in international football.

The match was played in Houston on 14 June and quickly became a difficult contest for Curaçao. Germany took control of the game and eventually recorded a 7-1 victory.

Yet the scoreline did not erase the importance of what happened during the match. Livano Comenencia scored Curaçao's first ever goal at a FIFA World Cup, creating a moment that immediately became part of the island's football history.

The goal gave Curaçao supporters something to celebrate during a difficult evening and demonstrated why simply reaching the tournament had already represented such a significant achievement.

For Comenencia, the goal became an individual milestone. For Curaçao, it became a memory that will likely be recalled whenever the island's World Cup story is told.

A DIFFERENT CURAÇAO SHOWS AGAINST ECUADOR

After the disappointment of the opening match, Curaçao faced Ecuador knowing that another difficult challenge awaited. This time, however, the Blue Wave produced a much more disciplined defensive performance.

The match ended 0-0, giving Curaçao its first point at a FIFA World Cup. The result was significant not only because of the point itself, but because of the way the team responded after the heavy defeat against Germany.

Goalkeeper Eloy Room played a central role in the result. His performance under pressure helped keep Ecuador from finding a way through and provided Curaçao with the defensive stability required to protect the draw.

The clean sheet also showed that Curaçao could compete differently from one match to another. Against Germany, the team had been overwhelmed by a powerful opponent. Against Ecuador, it showed greater organization, resilience and determination.

That ability to respond became one of the more encouraging aspects of the tournament for Curaçao supporters.

THE DRAW KEPT CURAÇAO'S DREAM ALIVE

The point against Ecuador meant that Curaçao entered its final group match with a mathematical possibility of progressing further in the tournament. That alone was a remarkable development for a team competing in its first World Cup.

The situation also demonstrated how quickly football can change. After a difficult opening defeat, Curaçao had recovered sufficiently to remain part of the conversation surrounding qualification from the group.

The final challenge was Côte d'Ivoire, another experienced international side with its own ambitions of reaching the knockout stage.

For Curaçao, the match represented one final opportunity to add another memorable chapter to its debut World Cup campaign.

CÔTE D'IVOIRE ENDS CURAÇAO'S KNOCKOUT DREAM

Côte d'Ivoire eventually defeated Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia on 25 June. Nicolas Pépé scored both goals as the African side secured the victory it needed.

The result ended Curaçao's hopes of progressing from the group stage. The Blue Wave's first World Cup campaign was therefore brought to a close after three matches.

But the final group position tells only part of the story. For a debutant nation, the value of a World Cup experience extends beyond the number of matches won or the final position in the table.

Curaçao had already achieved something that could not be taken away. The island had qualified for its first World Cup, scored its first goal and collected its first point.

Those achievements created a new reference point for Curaçao football and gave future generations something that previous generations had never experienced: seeing their national team compete at the highest level of international football.

MORE THAN THREE MATCHES

The importance of Curaçao's World Cup campaign goes beyond the results recorded during the three group matches. The tournament exposed the national team, its players and its football culture to a worldwide audience.

Many Curaçao players have developed their careers outside the island, particularly in the Netherlands and other European football environments. Their international experience has helped bring different levels of football knowledge and competition into the national team setup.

That connection between Curaçao and its football community abroad has become an important part of the national team's identity. Players can pursue professional careers elsewhere while still representing the island internationally.

The World Cup provided the biggest possible platform for that identity. Millions of football followers were introduced to Curaçao not simply as a Caribbean destination, but as a nation with its own footballing ambitions.

ELOY ROOM AND THE VALUE OF EXPERIENCE

One of the most memorable individual performances of Curaçao's tournament came from goalkeeper Eloy Room during the match against Ecuador.

Room's experience proved valuable during a match in which Ecuador applied considerable pressure. His saves helped preserve the scoreless draw and played an important role in securing Curaçao's first World Cup point.

For developing football nations, experienced players can contribute in ways that go beyond individual performances. Their knowledge of international competition can help younger teammates deal with pressure, understand tactical demands and adapt to the intensity of major tournaments.

Room's contribution against Ecuador therefore represented more than an impressive goalkeeping display. It was also an example of how experience can become an important resource for a developing national team.

LIVANO COMENENCIA'S PLACE IN HISTORY

Livano Comenencia's goal against Germany deserves a permanent place in Curaçao's football story.

Scoring against one of the world's most recognized football nations is difficult under any circumstances. Doing so while representing a country at its first World Cup made the moment even more significant.

The goal transformed Comenencia into the first player to score for Curaçao at a FIFA World Cup. The achievement belongs to him personally, but its significance reaches far beyond one player.

For young footballers watching from Curaçao, the moment provided a powerful example of what can be achieved. It showed that players connected to the island can reach football's highest international stage and leave their own mark on the competition.

WHAT COMES NEXT FOR CURAÇAO FOOTBALL?

The most important question after the World Cup is not only what Curaçao accomplished in 2026, but what the island can build from the experience.

A sustainable national football program requires more than one talented generation. Youth development, coaching, facilities, competitive opportunities, player pathways and strong administration all contribute to the long-term strength of a national team.

The Curaçao Football Federation has identified player development, coaching, clubs and refereeing as important elements of its football development efforts. These areas will remain important if the island wants to turn the momentum of the World Cup into lasting progress.

The tournament has also provided something that cannot easily be measured in statistics: visibility. Young players on the island have now watched Curaçao compete on football's biggest stage, while clubs and coaches have seen the level required to reach that stage.

That experience can become valuable motivation if it encourages more young people to participate in organized football and strengthens investment in development.

TURNING WORLD CUP INSPIRATION INTO LONG-TERM PROGRESS

The excitement created by the 2026 World Cup will eventually fade, but its influence does not have to disappear with it.

Curaçao's football authorities, clubs, coaches and communities now have an opportunity to use the tournament as a reference point for future development. The objective should be to create an environment where young players can receive quality coaching, compete regularly and find pathways that allow them to develop their potential.

The experience of the national team can also become an educational resource. Players who watched the tournament now have a clearer picture of the speed, physical demands, tactical discipline and mental preparation required at international level.

If that knowledge reaches youth programs and local clubs, the benefits of the World Cup could extend well beyond the 2026 tournament itself.

The next generation may ultimately be the greatest measure of what Curaçao gained from its historic appearance.

A WORLD CUP CAMPAIGN CURAÇAO CAN BUILD ON

Curaçao did not advance from Group E, but judging the campaign only by its final result would miss the broader significance of the achievement.

The Blue Wave reached the FIFA World Cup for the first time, scored their first goal, earned their first point and competed against established international teams. Each of those milestones permanently changed the history of football on the island.

Perhaps equally important was the team's response to adversity. After the difficult opening match against Germany, Curaçao returned against Ecuador with a more organized and resilient performance that produced a historic draw.

That response showed that the World Cup was not simply about appearing at the tournament. It was also about learning what international football at the highest level demands.

For Curaçao, the 2026 World Cup may eventually be remembered less as the end of a remarkable qualification story and more as the beginning of a new chapter.

The greatest legacy of the tournament could therefore emerge years from now, when young players inspired by the Blue Wave begin pursuing their own football dreams.

Curaçao has now experienced the World Cup. The challenge is to use that experience to help build the football future that comes next.

EDITOR'S NOTE: JJosephaNews will continue to follow Curaçao football, the national team, player development and major international sporting events affecting the island.

OFFICIAL INFORMATION SOURCES:

FIFA | Curaçao Football Federation

Additional official tournament information:
FIFA, Curaçao's World Cup qualification and tournament story
FIFA, Germany 7-1 Curaçao
FIFA, Curaçao and Eloy Room's performance against Ecuador
FIFA, World Cup 2026 fixtures, results and teams
FIFA, Côte d'Ivoire at the 2026 World Cup
FIFA, Livano Comenencia's World Cup goal

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CURAÇAO HEALTH SERVICES IN 2026: THE CHALLENGE OF MEETING TOMORROW'S NEEDS

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:40:58 +0000

CURAÇAO HEALTHCARE UNDER PRESSURE: CAN THE ISLAND MEET FUTURE DEMANDS?

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Willemstad, Curaçao. 8th August 2026.

Curaçao's healthcare system is entering a period in which demand, staffing, waiting times and the changing health needs of the population are becoming increasingly important. The island has a modern central hospital and a broad range of specialized services, but recent developments show that maintaining access to care will require continued attention, investment and effective management.

CURAÇAO HAS A MODERN CENTRAL HOSPITAL

At the center of Curaçao's hospital system is the Curaçao Medical Center (CMC), which describes itself as the island's most important provider of specialized and high-level clinical care.

CMC provides a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, surgery, radiology, pediatrics, intensive care, dialysis, rehabilitation and emergency care.

The hospital also maintains cooperation with medical institutions in the Netherlands and other countries, supporting specialist knowledge, education and research.

SOURCE: Curaçao Medical Center, About Us and Mission & Vision .

DEMAND FOR CARE REMAINS A MAJOR CHALLENGE

One of the clearest challenges facing the healthcare system is the pressure created when demand for medical services exceeds available capacity.

CMC reported in June 2026 that more than 1,000 patients were waiting longer than seven weeks for planned surgery. The hospital said the waiting list had increased from 715 patients in March to 1,078 patients in June, with a shortage of operating-room staff and pressure on hospital capacity identified among the contributing factors.

The figures do not mean that emergency and essential care have stopped. Rather, they illustrate how pressure on personnel and capacity can affect planned treatment and the time patients wait for procedures.

SOURCE: Curaçao Medical Center, CMC Surgery Waiting List Exceeds 1,000, June 2026 .

STAFFING IS PART OF THE EQUATION

Healthcare capacity is not determined only by the number of hospital rooms, operating theatres or medical machines. Doctors, nurses, technicians, specialists and other healthcare professionals are essential to turning physical infrastructure into actual patient care.

CMC has acknowledged that growing patient numbers compared with the available number of specialists can create continuing operational challenges. The hospital has therefore focused on improving processes and making better use of available capacity.

The recruitment and retention of qualified healthcare professionals will remain an important issue for Curaçao as the island seeks to maintain access to specialized treatment.

SOURCE: Curaçao Medical Center, Healthcare Performance and Patient Care Updates .

THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION ALSO MATTERS

The future pressure on healthcare will not depend only on hospital capacity. The health profile of the population is equally important.

In February 2026, CMC described diabetes as an urgent healthcare challenge for Curaçao and reported that approximately one in five adults on the island lives with diabetes.

The hospital and other healthcare stakeholders have called for stronger prevention, earlier intervention and better management of diabetes. These measures are important because preventing complications can reduce the need for more complex and expensive treatment later.

SOURCE: Curaçao Medical Center, Curaçao Faces Diabetes Emergency, February 2026 .

TECHNOLOGY IS CREATING NEW POSSIBILITIES

Healthcare pressure does not mean that Curaçao's medical system is standing still. Technology and specialized knowledge are also creating opportunities to improve treatment.

CMC introduced an artificial-intelligence-supported radiotherapy planning platform in November 2025. According to the hospital, the technology is intended to improve treatment planning and shorten the time between diagnostic imaging and the start of radiotherapy.

The development illustrates how advanced medical technology can help a relatively small island provide increasingly specialized care locally rather than relying entirely on treatment abroad.

SOURCE: Curaçao Medical Center, First Hospital in the Region with AI to Treat Cancer, December 2025 .

RESEARCH COULD HELP SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION OF CARE

Research is another important part of preparing Curaçao's healthcare system for future demands.

In June 2026, CMC specialists and researchers presented work during the fifth Dutch Caribbean Research Week. The research included emergency neurological care, sickle cell disease and maternal health.

Research of this kind can help healthcare professionals better understand the conditions affecting people in Curaçao and the wider Dutch Caribbean while strengthening cooperation between medical professionals and academic institutions.

SOURCE: Curaçao Medical Center, CMC Specialists Present Research to Improve Health Outcomes in Curaçao, June 2026 .

PRIMARY CARE CAN HELP REDUCE PRESSURE ON THE HOSPITAL

A sustainable healthcare system requires more than a strong hospital. Primary care and appropriate use of medical services are also important.

CMC has encouraged residents to use the General Practitioner Post for urgent but non-life-threatening medical needs so that the emergency department can remain focused on patients requiring the highest level of immediate care.

This approach reflects a broader principle in healthcare: patients should receive treatment at the appropriate level of care whenever possible. Strong primary care can help identify health problems earlier and reduce unnecessary pressure on hospital emergency services.

SOURCE: Curaçao Medical Center, Healthcare Performance Updates .

WAITING TIMES REMAIN AN IMPORTANT MEASURE OF ACCESS

For patients, the quality of a healthcare system is experienced not only through medical treatment but also through accessibility and waiting times.

CMC has identified waiting times and communication about waiting times as areas requiring continued improvement. Earlier hospital updates also described efforts to optimize operating-room capacity and outpatient processes in order to reduce delays.

Reducing waiting times is therefore not simply an administrative issue. Delays can affect patients' lives, work, families and ability to receive treatment at the appropriate time.

SOURCE: Curaçao Medical Center, Healthcare Performance and Patient Satisfaction Updates .

THE FUTURE WILL REQUIRE MORE THAN A BIGGER HOSPITAL

The healthcare challenges facing Curaçao cannot be solved by hospital expansion alone.

Future demand will depend on population health, chronic diseases, staffing, specialist availability, technology, primary care, prevention and the ability of healthcare organizations to use existing resources efficiently.

Investment in prevention could be particularly important. When chronic conditions are identified early and managed effectively, patients may avoid complications that require more intensive hospital treatment.

At the same time, Curaçao must continue developing specialist medical services and maintaining cooperation with healthcare institutions in the Netherlands and the wider region.

CAN CURAÇAO MEET FUTURE HEALTHCARE DEMANDS?

There is no single answer to that question. Curaçao already has important strengths: a modern central hospital, specialized medical services, international partnerships, medical education, research and access to advanced technologies.

But the current pressure on planned surgery, staffing and chronic disease management demonstrates that the system also faces significant challenges.

The long-term goal should therefore be more than simply treating a growing number of patients. Curaçao will need a healthcare system capable of preventing illness where possible, treating patients efficiently, attracting and retaining qualified professionals, reducing unnecessary delays and continuing to expand specialized expertise.

For residents, the issue is ultimately straightforward: when medical care is needed, patients want to know that qualified professionals, appropriate treatment and timely access will be available.

Curaçao's healthcare system has demonstrated that it can provide increasingly sophisticated medical care. The challenge for the years ahead will be ensuring that the system has the people, resources, planning and preventive strategies necessary to meet demand without allowing pressure on capacity to become a permanent feature of healthcare delivery.

EDITOR'S NOTE: JJosephaNews will continue to monitor Curaçao's healthcare system, medical services, public-health developments, staffing, waiting times, healthcare policy and developments affecting patients and residents.

OFFICIAL INFORMATION SOURCES:

Government of Curaçao | Curaçao Medical Center

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WHO IS REALLY BENEFITING FROM CURAÇAO’S TOURISM GROWTH?

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:16:21 +0000

CURAÇAO TOURISM BOOM: WHO BENEFITS MOST FROM THE ISLAND'S GROWTH?

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Willemstad, Curaçao. 8th August 2026.

Curaçao's tourism industry is continuing to expand at a pace that would have seemed difficult to imagine only a few years ago. Stayover arrivals reached a record 788,427 in 2025, while the island recorded another strong first half of 2026. But behind the headline visitor numbers is a more important question for residents: where does the economic benefit of this growth actually go, and who stands to gain the most?

CURAÇAO'S TOURISM BOOM IS STILL GAINING MOMENTUM

The scale of Curaçao's tourism growth is clear from the latest official figures. The Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) reported that the island welcomed 788,427 stayover visitors in 2025, an increase of 13 percent compared with 2024.

The island also recorded 44,243 day-trippers and 881,665 cruise passengers during 2025, bringing total visitor arrivals across the three categories to more than 1.7 million.

The growth has not stopped in 2026. Between January and June 2026, Curaçao welcomed 437,086 stayover visitors, 9 percent more than during the same period in 2025. The CTB described the first six months of 2026 as the strongest first half in the destination's history.

The figures show that tourism is no longer simply recovering from the pandemic disruption. It has become a central part of Curaçao's current economic expansion and increasingly influences investment, employment, transportation, accommodation, restaurants, retail and entertainment.

SOURCE: Curaçao Tourist Board, 2025 Tourism Performance; Curaçao Tourist Board, First Half 2026 Tourism Results.

HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATION ARE AMONG THE FIRST TO BENEFIT

Hotels, resorts, apartments and other accommodation providers are directly connected to the number of visitors staying on the island.

In 2025, stayover visitors spent an average of 8.4 nights in Curaçao, according to CTB immigration-card data. More than half, 56 percent, chose resort hotels.

That spending creates revenue not only for the accommodation itself but also for employees, suppliers, maintenance companies, food providers, transportation services and other businesses connected to hospitality.

However, the benefits are not distributed equally across the accommodation market. Some visitors stay in large resort properties, while others choose apartments, guesthouses, vacation homes and smaller accommodations. The distribution of tourism spending therefore depends partly on where visitors stay and how they spend their money once they arrive.

SOURCE: Curaçao Tourist Board, 2025 Visitor Statistics.

RESTAURANTS, BARS AND LOCAL FOOD BUSINESSES ALSO SHARE THE BENEFIT

Tourism does not end when a visitor checks into a hotel. Travelers need meals, drinks, transportation, activities and entertainment throughout their stay.

The CTB's monthly tourism reports specifically identify restaurants and dining establishments among the local businesses benefiting from longer visitor stays.

This creates opportunities for restaurants ranging from established hotel dining operations to independent businesses serving local cuisine and international food. It also creates demand for suppliers, food distributors, farmers, fishermen, beverage companies and other businesses further down the supply chain.

The economic effect can therefore extend well beyond the restaurant where the visitor spends money. A tourism dollar can move through several parts of the local economy before leaving the island.

SOURCE: Curaçao Tourist Board, May 2026 Tourism Performance.

TRANSPORTATION AND TOUR OPERATORS ARE PART OF THE SAME CHAIN

Visitors also generate demand for taxis, rental vehicles, airport transportation, tour companies, boat operators, diving businesses and other activity providers.

The connection between tourism and transportation is particularly important because visitors move between accommodations, beaches, restaurants, attractions and commercial areas during their stay.

Excursions create another layer of economic activity. Diving, snorkeling, boat trips, cultural tours and other experiences allow tourism spending to reach businesses that may not operate hotels or restaurants but are still dependent on visitors.

This is one reason the economic value of tourism should not be measured only by hotel revenue. The wider visitor economy includes many smaller businesses that depend on tourists choosing to explore the island.

SOURCE: Curaçao Tourist Board, March 2026 Tourism Performance.

LOCAL WORKERS ARE A CRITICAL PART OF THE TOURISM ECONOMY

Tourism growth can create employment opportunities because hotels, restaurants, transportation companies, tour operators and other visitor-oriented businesses require workers.

The CBCS has identified tourism-related activity as an important contributor to economic growth and has noted that increased activity in tourism and construction was expected to support further improvement in Curaçao's labor market.

At the same time, rapid tourism expansion creates a workforce challenge. The Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association has warned that the growth of the sector has been outpacing the availability of local labor and has highlighted the need to develop and retain local talent.

This means that one of the most important questions surrounding the tourism boom is not simply how many visitors Curaçao can attract, but how many quality jobs the industry can create for residents and how effectively local workers can participate in the sector's expansion.

SOURCE: Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten, June 2025 Economic Bulletin; Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association, Workforce and Tourism Growth.

INVESTORS AND PROPERTY DEVELOPERS ARE ALSO BENEFITING

Tourism growth creates another group of beneficiaries: investors developing hotels, resorts, apartments, restaurants and other visitor-related facilities.

The CBCS has reported that construction and tourism-related investment have been important contributors to economic activity. Tourism expansion increases demand for additional accommodation capacity, while new projects create activity in construction, engineering, professional services and real estate.

The benefits of investment can therefore appear before a new hotel or accommodation facility opens. Construction workers, contractors, architects, engineers, suppliers and other professionals can participate during the development stage.

But investment also raises an important policy question: how much of the value created by tourism development remains within Curaçao, and how much ultimately leaves the island through imported goods, external ownership or payments to companies outside the country?

SOURCE: Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten, September 2025 Economic Bulletin.

CRUISE TOURISM CREATES A DIFFERENT KIND OF ECONOMIC BENEFIT

Cruise visitors form another major part of Curaçao's tourism economy. In 2025, the island recorded 881,665 cruise passenger arrivals.

Cruise tourism can generate spending for transportation providers, restaurants, retailers, guides, attractions and businesses located around Willemstad and other visitor areas.

However, cruise passengers generally spend less time on the island than stayover visitors because their accommodation is on the ship. That makes the economic structure of cruise tourism different from that of visitors who stay for several nights.

For Curaçao, the challenge is therefore not simply to increase cruise passenger numbers. It is also to maximize the value of each visit while ensuring that the benefits reach local businesses and that the pressures created by large numbers of visitors remain manageable.

SOURCE: Curaçao Tourist Board, 2025 Visitor Arrivals.

SMALL BUSINESSES COULD HAVE THE MOST TO GAIN

One of the most important questions for Curaçao is whether tourism growth is creating opportunities for small and locally owned businesses or whether the majority of the additional spending is concentrated among large companies.

Small restaurants, independent tour operators, local transport providers, artists, craftspeople, photographers, activity companies and other entrepreneurs can benefit when visitors spend beyond their hotels.

The Curaçao Tourist Board has been developing initiatives intended to strengthen the tourism product and increase participation across the destination. In April 2026, the CTB announced plans including a Neighborhood Experiential Tourism Program, expansion of its Quality Assurance Program and continued training initiatives.

Such programs are important because a tourism economy becomes broader when visitors are encouraged to experience different parts of the island rather than concentrating their spending in a small number of large properties.

SOURCE: Curaçao Tourist Board, Product Department Plan, April 2026.

QUALITY, NOT JUST QUANTITY, MAY DETERMINE WHO BENEFITS

More visitors do not automatically mean proportionally greater benefits for every resident or business.

The economic value of tourism depends on factors such as how long visitors stay, where they spend their money, what experiences they purchase, how much local labor is employed and how much of the tourism supply chain is connected to local businesses.

This is why the average length of stay is an important indicator. In May 2026, stayover visitors spent an average of 7.8 nights on Curaçao, while visitor nights during the first five months of the year increased by 10 percent compared with the same period in 2025.

Longer stays can provide more opportunities for visitors to spend money across different parts of the local economy, particularly when travelers leave their accommodations to eat, shop and participate in activities.

SOURCE: Curaçao Tourist Board, May 2026 Tourism Performance.

BUT TOURISM GROWTH ALSO HAS COSTS

The benefits of tourism cannot be separated from the pressures created by a growing visitor economy.

More visitors require more transportation, accommodation, energy, water, waste management, public services and infrastructure. Rapid growth can also increase demand for workers and property.

For residents, the success of tourism is therefore not measured only by visitor arrivals or hotel occupancy. It is also measured by whether economic growth contributes to better employment opportunities, stronger businesses and improved quality of life.

The CBCS has repeatedly emphasized that Curaçao's dependence on tourism creates vulnerability to external shocks and that a more diversified economy would strengthen resilience.

SOURCE: Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten, Tourism Sector Resilience Assessment.

THE REAL WINNER SHOULD BE THE WIDER CURAÇAO ECONOMY

The strongest tourism economy is not necessarily the one with the highest number of visitors. It is the one that converts visitor demand into broad and lasting economic value.

That means creating opportunities for local workers, encouraging local entrepreneurship, strengthening small and medium-sized businesses, developing local suppliers and ensuring that tourism investment produces benefits beyond the property where the visitor sleeps.

It also means protecting the cultural and natural resources that attract visitors in the first place. If Curaçao's beaches, reefs, historic areas, neighborhoods and cultural identity are weakened by uncontrolled development, the tourism product itself could eventually suffer.

The CTB has increasingly emphasized quality, sustainability, authentic visitor experiences, safety and community participation as part of the island's tourism development approach.

SOURCE: Curaçao Tourist Board, Tourism Product Development Priorities, April 2026.

WHO BENEFITS MOST FROM CURAÇAO'S TOURISM BOOM?

The answer is not one company, one industry or one group.

Hotels and resorts benefit directly from accommodation demand. Restaurants and retailers benefit from visitor spending. Tour operators, transportation companies and activity providers benefit from travelers exploring the island. Construction and professional services can benefit from new tourism investment. Workers benefit when expansion creates stable and better-quality employment.

But the greatest long-term benefit will come if these parts of the economy become connected rather than operating as separate islands of prosperity.

A visitor who stays in a hotel, eats at a locally owned restaurant, hires a local guide, takes a locally operated excursion, purchases locally produced goods and uses local transportation creates a much wider economic footprint than a visitor whose spending remains concentrated within a single property.

That is the difference between simply attracting more tourists and building a tourism economy that creates broad-based prosperity.

THE BIGGER QUESTION FOR CURAÇAO

Curaçao has demonstrated that it can attract more visitors. The latest figures show that demand remains strong and that 2026 has continued the growth pattern established in previous years.

The next challenge is more complicated: making sure that growth produces lasting value for the people and businesses of Curaçao.

That will require continued investment, a stronger local workforce, opportunities for entrepreneurs, reliable infrastructure and policies that encourage visitors to experience more of the island and spend more widely across the local economy.

It will also require careful attention to sustainability. Tourism cannot continue expanding indefinitely without considering the island's physical, environmental and social capacity.

For now, Curaçao's tourism boom is clearly generating economic opportunities across multiple sectors. The question is whether the island can turn those opportunities into broad-based prosperity rather than allowing the benefits of growth to become concentrated in a relatively small part of the economy.

FROM MORE VISITORS TO MORE VALUE

Curaçao does not necessarily need to choose between tourism growth and economic development. The more important task is to make the two reinforce each other.

If tourism continues to attract visitors while creating stronger links with local businesses, workers, entrepreneurs, suppliers and communities, the sector can become an even more powerful economic engine.

But if visitor growth is measured mainly by arrival numbers while local participation, infrastructure and sustainability receive less attention, the headline success could conceal important economic and social pressures.

Curaçao enters the second half of 2026 with tourism demand at record levels. The opportunity now is to ensure that the economic value generated by those visitors reaches as many parts of Curaçao as possible.

The real measure of the tourism boom may therefore not be how many people visit the island, but how much lasting value their visits create for the people who call Curaçao home.

EDITOR'S NOTE: JJosephaNews will continue to monitor Curaçao's tourism growth, visitor trends, investment projects, employment, local business participation and the economic and social effects of tourism development on residents and communities.

OFFICIAL INFORMATION SOURCES:

Government of Curaçao | Curaçao Tourist Board | Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten | Ministry of Economic Development (MEO) | Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association (CHATA)

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CURAÇAO AIRPORT GROWTH: HOW RISING PASSENGER TRAFFIC IS SHAPING THE ISLAND'S FUTURE

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:59:30 +0000

CURAÇAO AIRPORT EXPANSION: WHAT GROWING PASSENGER NUMBERS MEAN FOR THE ISLAND

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Willemstad, Curaçao. 8th August 2026.

Curaçao International Airport is entering another phase of expansion as passenger traffic continues to reach record levels. Official figures show that the airport handled more than 2.4 million passenger movements in 2025, while tourism authorities have continued to report strong visitor growth in 2026. The developments raise a broader question for Curaçao: how much additional airport capacity will the island need as tourism, air connectivity and the wider economy continue to grow?

PASSENGER NUMBERS HAVE REACHED A NEW LEVEL

Curaçao International Airport, commonly known as CUR, recorded a record-breaking 2,461,000 passenger movements during 2025, according to figures released by Curaçao Airport Partners (CAP), the airport operator.

The figure represented a 17 percent increase compared with 2024. The airport reported 1.07 million arriving passengers, together with 894,000 international departing passengers and 151,000 departing passengers traveling within the Dutch Caribbean. The reported total also included transfer and transit activity.

It is important to distinguish passenger movements from the number of tourists visiting Curaçao. Passenger movements include arrivals and departures and can also include transfer and transit passengers. They therefore provide an indication of airport activity rather than a direct count of unique visitors to the island.

SOURCE: Curaçao International Airport, 2025 passenger traffic report.

THE AIRPORT IS ALREADY CLOSE TO ITS PUBLISHED DESIGN CAPACITY

The scale of the recent increase becomes clearer when compared with the airport's published infrastructure figures. CUR states that its terminal, which opened in its current form in late 2018, has a design capacity of approximately 2.5 million passengers per year.

The 2.461 million passenger movements recorded in 2025 were therefore close to that published annual figure. However, comparing the two numbers should be done carefully because capacity figures and passenger-movement figures do not necessarily measure exactly the same operational concept.

Even so, the trend provides a clear reason for airport planners and government authorities to consider how infrastructure should develop if demand continues to increase.

SOURCE: Curaçao International Airport, About CUR; CUR Factsheet.

THE CURRENT EXPANSION IS FOCUSED ON DEPARTING PASSENGERS

In May 2026, Curaçao Airport Partners announced the start of the Outbound Terminal Mid-Expansion Project at CUR. According to the airport, the project is designed to strengthen operational capacity, improve passenger flow and modernize areas used by departing travelers.

The project includes additional outbound terminal space and improvements involving boarding-pass control, immigration, security screening and transit operations.

The airport also announced plans for additional boarding-pass barcode readers, increased immigration processing capacity, an additional passenger screening lane, preparations for the future expansion of e-Gates and a dedicated VIP fast-track lane.

The airport said the project is expected to continue through December 2026, with construction being carried out in phases in an effort to limit disruption to passengers and airport operations.

SOURCE: Curaçao International Airport, Outbound Terminal Mid-Expansion Project, May 2026.

TOURISM IS ADDING PRESSURE TO THE AIR TRANSPORT SYSTEM

Airport growth is closely connected to Curaçao's tourism performance. The Curaçao Tourist Board reported 788,427 stayover arrivals during 2025, an increase of 13 percent compared with 2024.

The same annual tourism report recorded 44,243 day-trippers and 881,665 cruise passengers, bringing total visitor arrivals across those categories to 1,714,335 for the year.

Tourism growth has continued into 2026. The Tourist Board reported 374,216 stayover arrivals between January and May 2026, compared with 342,554 during the same period in 2025, representing a nine percent increase. Visitor nights also increased during the first five months of the year.

These figures suggest that the demand supporting Curaçao's aviation network has not disappeared after the strong growth recorded in 2025.

SOURCE: Curaçao Tourist Board, 2025 Tourism Performance; Curaçao Tourist Board, May 2026 Tourism Performance.

THE AIRPORT IS ALSO SEEING MORE SEAT CAPACITY

Passenger growth does not happen simply because more people decide to travel. It also depends on airlines adding seats, increasing frequencies and introducing or maintaining routes.

According to CAP, overall seat capacity at CUR increased by 22 percent in 2025 compared with 2024. The airport attributed much of that increase to markets including Aruba, Atlanta, Bogotá, Medellín and Panama.

The airport also reported an average seat occupancy rate of 81 percent during 2025. That combination of additional capacity and strong utilization is significant because it suggests that airlines have been able to add supply while maintaining substantial passenger demand.

SOURCE: Curaçao International Airport, 2025 Passenger Traffic and Seat Capacity.

GROWTH IS NOT ONLY ABOUT TOURISTS

Curaçao's airport serves a wider economic role than simply bringing vacationers to the island. Air connections support residents traveling abroad, business activity, regional mobility, cargo and international connectivity.

The Government of Curaçao has recognized the strategic importance of the airport as part of the island's economic development. In February 2026, the Minister of Economic Development held an exploratory meeting with Royal Schiphol Group and Curaçao Airport Holding concerning the future of Curaçao's airport.

According to the government, the discussion included the continuing increase in passenger numbers and the need to consider a larger airport, improvements in service quality and the strengthening of cargo facilities as part of Curaçao's future economic potential.

The government described the meeting as an informational and exploratory step rather than an announcement of a completed decision to construct a new airport.

SOURCE: Government of Curaçao, Ministry of Economic Development, February 10, 2026.

WHY CARGO COULD BECOME MORE IMPORTANT

The discussion about airport expansion also extends beyond passenger terminals. Cargo capacity can influence how effectively an island economy connects with international markets.

For Curaçao, stronger air cargo infrastructure could potentially support businesses that depend on imported goods, time-sensitive shipments and international commercial connections. It could also complement the island's broader efforts to diversify economic activity.

The government has specifically identified strengthening the cargo component of the airport as part of the future-oriented discussion surrounding Curaçao's aviation infrastructure.

SOURCE: Government of Curaçao, Ministry of Economic Development, Future of Curaçao Airport.

MORE CAPACITY DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY MEAN BETTER CONNECTIVITY

An important distinction is that physical airport expansion and improved air connectivity are not the same thing.

A larger or more efficient terminal can allow the airport to process more passengers, but sustainable growth also depends on airlines, aircraft availability, route economics, international demand and the ability of the destination to provide a competitive overall visitor experience.

CUR's 2025 results nevertheless show that the island has been able to maintain a broad international network. CAP reported 22 airline partners and 24 strategic gateways during the year, with Europe, the United States, South America and the Caribbean representing important parts of the airport's traffic mix.

SOURCE: Curaçao International Airport, 2025 Route Network and Market Share.

THE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE WILL BECOME MORE IMPORTANT

As passenger volumes rise, airport infrastructure has to accommodate not only more people but also the expectations of travelers who increasingly value speed, convenience and reliability.

CUR has already been investing in passenger-flow management and other operational improvements. In 2025, the airport announced a partnership to use passenger-flow monitoring technology designed to provide continuous information about processing times and identify potential bottlenecks.

The current outbound terminal expansion follows the same broader objective: increasing efficiency while improving the passenger experience as traffic grows.

For residents and visitors alike, the practical test of airport expansion will therefore not simply be how many additional passengers the facility can accommodate. It will also be whether people can move through the airport efficiently during periods of high demand.

SOURCE: Curaçao International Airport, Passenger Flow Management Initiative; Curaçao International Airport, 2026 Outbound Terminal Expansion.

CAN THE ISLAND KEEP EXPANDING WITHOUT LOSING QUALITY?

The central issue for Curaçao is no longer simply whether tourism and passenger traffic can grow. Official figures show that both have already reached historically high levels.

The more difficult question is whether infrastructure, transportation, accommodation, public services and other parts of the island's tourism system can expand at a pace that maintains quality.

Rapid visitor growth can create economic opportunities, but it can also increase pressure on roads, utilities, public spaces, natural resources and the workforce serving the tourism sector. Airport expansion can therefore be viewed as one part of a much larger destination-management challenge.

The Curaçao Tourist Board has emphasized the importance of a balanced approach to tourism development, while official airport and government initiatives indicate that infrastructure planning is increasingly being considered alongside continued growth.

SOURCE: Curaçao Tourist Board, Tourism Data and Statistics; Curaçao International Airport, 2026 Expansion Project.

WHAT COULD HAPPEN NEXT?

The immediate development at CUR is the outbound terminal mid-expansion project scheduled to continue through the end of 2026. At the same time, the Government of Curaçao has indicated that broader discussions about the airport's future include expansion, service quality and cargo.

That does not mean that a completely new terminal or airport has been formally approved. The available government information describes the February 2026 discussion with Royal Schiphol Group as an exploratory exchange of information concerning the future strategic role of the airport.

The distinction matters. Curaçao is already investing in immediate operational improvements, while the longer-term question of how much infrastructure the island will ultimately require remains part of the broader planning conversation.

SOURCE: Government of Curaçao, Future of Curaçao Airport Discussion; Curaçao International Airport, Outbound Terminal Mid-Expansion Project.

THE BIGGER QUESTION FOR CURAÇAO

Curaçao's airport has become one of the clearest indicators of the island's growing international connectivity. Record passenger movements, expanding seat capacity and continued tourism growth are creating demand for infrastructure that can handle a larger and more complex travel market.

The challenge will be to ensure that airport development keeps pace with demand without becoming disconnected from the island's wider economic and social needs.

For travelers, the immediate focus will be on shorter processing times, smoother passenger flows and a more comfortable airport experience. For businesses, better connectivity can create opportunities for tourism, trade and investment. For residents, the question is whether increasing international activity will translate into broader economic benefits while maintaining the quality of life that makes Curaçao attractive in the first place.

Curaçao International Airport is therefore more than a gateway for arriving tourists. Its future capacity will help determine how effectively the island can manage the next stage of its growth.

The evidence available in 2026 points to continued demand and active investment in airport infrastructure. What remains to be determined is how far that expansion ultimately needs to go — and how Curaçao can make sure that the airport's growth supports a sustainable future for the entire island.

EDITOR'S NOTE: JJosephaNews will continue to monitor Curaçao International Airport, passenger traffic, tourism growth, aviation infrastructure, government policy and developments affecting residents, visitors and businesses.

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CURAÇAO ECONOMY 2026: TOURISM, GROWTH AND THE ROAD AHEAD

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:43:35 +0000

CURAÇAO ECONOMY 2026: CAN TOURISM-LED GROWTH CONTINUE?

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Willemstad, Curaçao. 8th August 2026.

Curaçao enters the second half of 2026 with an economy that has continued to expand, but official economic assessments indicate that the island cannot assume the strong growth of recent years will continue at the same pace. Tourism remains a major driver, while global uncertainty, energy costs and the need for greater economic resilience remain important considerations.

CURAÇAO'S ECONOMY CONTINUES TO GROW

The latest figures from the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) show that Curaçao's economy remained on a strong growth path in 2025.

In its July 2026 press release on economic developments in the monetary union, the CBCS reported that Curaçao's real gross domestic product expanded by 5.1 percent in 2025, slightly above the 5.0 percent growth recorded in 2024.

The central bank said the expansion was driven primarily by tourism, with activity benefiting from strong performance in sectors connected to visitors.

SOURCE: Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten, Press Release 2026-023, July 2026.

TOURISM REMAINS AT THE CENTER OF THE GROWTH STORY

Tourism has become one of the most important engines of Curaçao's economic expansion. Visitor spending supports accommodation, restaurants, transportation, retail, entertainment and a wide range of other economic activities.

The government's economic development policy also recognizes the importance of tourism. The Ministry of Economic Development (MEO) describes tourism as an important contributor to economic activity and identifies sustainable and integrated development as a strategic objective.

MEO's tourism strategy also places emphasis on improving the quality of the tourism product and maximizing the sector's financial and economic contribution to Curaçao.

SOURCE: Ministry of Economic Development (MEO), Tourism Sector and Strategic Tourism Destination Development Plan.

STRONG GROWTH DOES NOT MEAN THE RISKS HAVE DISAPPEARED

While the economic figures are positive, the CBCS has also warned that Curaçao remains exposed to developments outside the island.

In its June 2026 economic assessment, the central bank said economic activity across the monetary union is expected to continue expanding in 2026 and 2027, but at a more moderate pace than the strong growth recorded in 2025.

The CBCS pointed to a volatile international environment, including higher energy and transportation costs and geopolitical developments that could affect the economic outlook.

SOURCE: Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten, Press Release 2026-022, June 2026.

WHY A SMALL ISLAND ECONOMY REMAINS VULNERABLE

Curaçao's geographic position provides opportunities, but the island also faces challenges common to small, open economies.

Changes in international travel demand, fuel prices, financial conditions and geopolitical developments can have consequences for an economy that depends heavily on international trade and tourism.

The CBCS has repeatedly highlighted the importance of strengthening economic resilience and addressing structural vulnerabilities so that Curaçao can better withstand external shocks.

SOURCE: Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten, Press Release 2026-008, March 2026.

CAN TOURISM CARRY THE ECONOMY ALONE?

The strong contribution from tourism raises an important long-term economic question: should Curaçao continue depending so heavily on one of its strongest sectors, or should the island accelerate diversification?

Government policy indicates that diversification is already part of the economic agenda.

MEO's current economic policy information identifies areas including sustainable energy, technology, agriculture, creative industries, logistics and maritime activities as part of efforts to develop a more resilient economy.

The ministry's National Export Strategy also identifies sectors such as information technology, financial services, education services, the blue bioeconomy, creative industries, medical and wellness tourism, and port and maritime services as areas with potential for broader economic development.

SOURCE: Ministry of Economic Development (MEO), Government of Curaçao; National Export Strategy.

INVESTMENT COULD HELP CHANGE THE ECONOMIC MIX

Investment is another important part of Curaçao's economic outlook. New projects can create employment during construction and contribute to economic activity after completion.

At the same time, investment needs to produce sustainable economic value rather than simply increasing activity for a short period.

MEO has stated that the government is working to strengthen the investment climate and modernize public services while reducing barriers to doing business.

The stated objective is to create conditions that can encourage local entrepreneurship and international investment while supporting long-term economic development.

SOURCE: Ministry of Economic Development, Government of Curaçao.

WHAT DOES ECONOMIC GROWTH MEAN FOR RESIDENTS?

Economic growth is ultimately meaningful to residents when it translates into better opportunities, stronger employment, higher productivity and improved living conditions.

A growing economy can increase demand for workers and create opportunities for businesses. But growth statistics alone do not indicate how evenly the benefits are distributed throughout society.

This makes issues such as labor-market participation, education, skills development, productivity and entrepreneurship important parts of the broader economic conversation.

The CBCS has previously emphasized structural reforms and economic resilience as important elements in maintaining sustainable growth.

SOURCE: Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten, Economic and Fiscal Reform Assessment.

THE 2026 OUTLOOK IS POSITIVE, BUT MORE MODERATE

The official outlook suggests that Curaçao's economy is expected to keep expanding, but the exceptionally strong growth recorded in 2025 should not automatically be treated as the new normal.

The CBCS has indicated that economic expansion is expected to moderate as some major investment projects reach completion and the post-pandemic tourism recovery matures.

This means that maintaining economic momentum will increasingly depend on productivity, new investment, economic diversification and the ability of existing sectors to remain competitive.

SOURCE: Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten, March 2026 Economic Bulletin.

THE BIGGER QUESTION FOR CURAÇAO

Curaçao's recent economic performance provides a positive starting point. Tourism is attracting visitors, businesses are investing and official figures show continued economic expansion.

But the next phase may be more demanding than the recovery period that followed the pandemic.

The island must continue attracting visitors while protecting the natural and cultural assets that make tourism possible. It must encourage investment while ensuring that development strengthens the wider economy. And it must pursue diversification so that economic performance is not excessively dependent on conditions in one sector or one international market.

Official economic assessments indicate that Curaçao enters this period from a position of resilience, but they also point to the need for continued policy attention.

CAN TOURISM-LED GROWTH BECOME BROADER ECONOMIC GROWTH?

The answer will depend on what happens beyond visitor arrivals and hotel occupancy.

If tourism continues to generate demand for local businesses, employment and investment while other sectors expand alongside it, Curaçao could gradually build a broader economic base.

If growth remains concentrated in a limited number of sectors, however, the economy could remain vulnerable to changes in international travel, energy prices, global financial conditions and other external developments.

For now, the official message is cautiously positive: Curaçao's economy is growing, tourism remains a major contributor, and the outlook remains one of continued expansion. But the pace of that growth is expected to moderate, making economic resilience and diversification increasingly important.

The question for Curaçao is therefore no longer simply whether the economy can grow. It is whether the island can turn today's tourism-driven momentum into a more diversified, resilient and sustainable economy for the years ahead.

EDITOR'S NOTE: JJosephaNews will continue to monitor Curaçao's economic performance, tourism sector, investment climate, government policy and developments affecting residents and businesses.

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CURAÇAO TOURISM GROWTH

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:24:06 +0000

HOW MANY VISITORS CAN THE ISLAND SUSTAIN?

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Willemstad, Curaçao. 8th August 2026. Curaçao's tourism industry is entering a period in which strong growth is being accompanied by a more difficult question: how much tourism can the island accommodate while protecting its infrastructure, natural environment, communities and the quality of the visitor experience?

TOURISM GROWTH BRINGS A NEW CHALLENGE

Tourism has become an important part of Curaçao's economy, supporting hotels, restaurants, transportation providers, tour operators, retailers and many other businesses connected directly or indirectly to visitors.

But growth also creates questions about capacity. More visitors can mean greater demand for roads, transportation, beaches, public services, attractions and other infrastructure. Natural areas and marine ecosystems may also face additional pressure if tourism activity is not carefully managed.

The issue is now receiving greater attention as Curaçao examines how tourism can continue expanding without undermining the resources and communities that support the industry.

According to the Curaçao Tourist Board's published information on sustainable tourism growth, the island has undertaken a Destination Carrying Capacity Study examining the economic, environmental and social effects of increasing tourism.

SOURCE: Curaçao Tourist Board, Destination Carrying Capacity Study.

WHAT DOES TOURISM CARRYING CAPACITY MEAN?

Tourism carrying capacity is essentially a question of balance. It asks how tourism can grow while the destination continues to function effectively for residents, visitors, businesses and the environment.

It is not necessarily a simple calculation involving a maximum number of tourists. Different parts of an island can experience different levels of pressure depending on infrastructure, environmental conditions, visitor behavior and local circumstances.

The Curaçao Tourist Board's published material describes a broader approach that considers economic, environmental and social impacts. The assessment looks at factors including infrastructure capacity, ecological health, community perceptions, visitor appeal and cultural identity.

SOURCE: Curaçao Tourist Board, Sustainable Tourism Growth.

TOURISM REMAINS AN IMPORTANT ECONOMIC DRIVER

The carrying-capacity discussion should not be interpreted as an argument against tourism. The sector remains a major component of Curaçao's economy.

The Ministry of Economic Development's tourism information identifies tourism as an important economic pillar and describes the sector's contribution to foreign exchange, investment and employment.

MEO also states that the island's tourism strategy emphasizes sustainable and integrated development, while recognizing the need to address infrastructure and the carrying capacity of tourism attractions.

The economic benefit makes the issue particularly important. Curaçao needs tourism activity to generate employment, investment and business opportunities, but long-term economic value depends on maintaining the destination's attractiveness and functionality.

SOURCE: Ministry of Economic Development (MEO), Tourism Sector.

INFRASTRUCTURE IS PART OF THE TOURISM EQUATION

Tourism growth is visible not only through hotels and visitor arrivals but also through the infrastructure required to accommodate both visitors and residents.

Roads, transportation systems, beaches, attractions, public spaces and other services must cope with demand from a growing tourism sector while continuing to serve the local population.

MEO's tourism strategy specifically identifies infrastructure, transportation, beaches and tourist attractions among the areas that require attention as visitor numbers increase.

SOURCE: Ministry of Economic Development (MEO), Curaçao Tourism Strategy.

RESIDENTS ARE ALSO PART OF THE DISCUSSION

Tourism statistics can show how many people arrive and how much money the sector generates, but they do not necessarily show how tourism affects everyday life on the island.

For residents, tourism can bring employment, entrepreneurship and investment. At the same time, increased activity can contribute to pressure on transportation, infrastructure and heavily visited areas.

The carrying-capacity approach is therefore relevant beyond the tourism industry itself because it considers the relationship between visitors, local communities, the economy and the environment.

PROTECTING THE NATURAL RESOURCES THAT ATTRACT VISITORS

Curaçao's beaches, marine environment, coastal areas and natural attractions are among the features that draw visitors to the island.

That creates a direct connection between environmental protection and tourism economics. If the natural resources that attract visitors deteriorate, the quality and competitiveness of the tourism destination could also be affected.

The official tourism carrying-capacity study takes environmental impacts into consideration alongside economic and social factors.

SOURCE: Curaçao Tourist Board, Destination Carrying Capacity Study.

PARLIAMENT TO DISCUSS TOURISM CARRYING CAPACITY

The issue has also entered the parliamentary discussion.

It was reported on July 16, 2026, that the Curaçao Parliament is scheduled to hold a Central Committee meeting on August 26 to discuss tourism carrying capacity. According to the report, representatives of the Curaçao Tourist Board, the Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association (CHATA) and nature organization Carmabi are expected to participate.

The report said the discussion follows the ongoing debate surrounding the island's Destination Carrying Capacity Study and the effects of tourism growth on infrastructure, the environment, cultural heritage and residents.

SOURCE: Curaçao Chronicle, July 16, 2026.

THE QUESTION MAY NOT BE SIMPLY "HOW MANY?"

One of the most important points in the carrying-capacity discussion is that tourism pressure does not necessarily appear uniformly across an entire island.

A particular beach can experience heavy pressure while another remains relatively quiet. A popular attraction can become crowded while other areas have additional capacity. Transportation problems can also affect particular locations rather than the entire destination.

This suggests that managing tourism may require more than establishing one overall visitor limit. It may require better planning, investment, monitoring and distribution of tourism activity across the island.

CURAÇAO'S NEXT TOURISM CHALLENGE

Curaçao has demonstrated that it can attract international visitors and generate significant economic activity through tourism. The next challenge is ensuring that this growth remains beneficial over the long term.

Information published by MEO and the Curaçao Tourist Board shows that sustainable tourism, infrastructure and carrying capacity are already part of the island's tourism planning discussion.

The upcoming parliamentary discussion adds another layer to that process by bringing policymakers and tourism and environmental stakeholders together to consider the direction of future tourism development.

For Curaçao, the long-term question is therefore not simply how many visitors the island can attract. It is whether economic growth, infrastructure, environmental protection and residents' quality of life can develop together.

How Curaçao answers that question could help define the next chapter of the island's tourism economy.

EDITOR'S NOTE: JJosephaNews will continue to follow developments concerning Curaçao tourism, the economy, infrastructure, environmental policy and the island's long-term development.

OFFICIAL INFORMATION SOURCES: Government of Curaçao | Ministry of Economic Development (MEO) | Curaçao Tourist Board

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CURAÇAO FOCUSES ON SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND FUTURE GROWTH

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:01:28 +0000

CURAÇAO LOOKS TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AS THE ISLAND PLANS FOR ITS NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH

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Willemstad, Curaçao. 8th August 2026. Curaçao is continuing to examine how its tourism industry can grow while protecting the island's natural environment, cultural identity and economic interests. Government tourism policy, economic planning and destination management are increasingly focusing on how tourism growth can remain sustainable over the long term.

CURACAO TOURISM FACES A NEW QUESTION

Tourism has become an important part of Curaçao's economy, supporting businesses, employment and a wide range of services connected to visitors. But as the industry develops, another question is receiving greater attention: how much tourism can the island accommodate while maintaining the qualities that make Curaçao attractive in the first place?

According to information published by the Curaçao Ministry of Economic Development (MEO), sustainable and integrated tourism development is among the objectives of the island's tourism policy.

MEO's published tourism information also addresses issues including infrastructure, transportation, beaches, attractions and the diversification of Curaçao's tourism product.

SOURCE: Ministry of Economic Development (MEO), Curaçao.

WHY SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MATTERS

Tourism can bring significant economic opportunities to an island. Hotels, restaurants, transportation companies, tour operators, retailers and other businesses can all benefit from visitor activity.

At the same time, increased activity can place pressure on infrastructure and natural resources. Beaches, coastal areas, marine ecosystems, historic sites and other attractions are not simply tourism products; they are also part of Curaçao's environmental and cultural heritage.

For that reason, sustainable tourism is broader than environmental protection alone. It also involves economic resilience, infrastructure, community participation and maintaining the quality of the visitor experience.

MEO's tourism information refers to the importance of considering the carrying capacity of the destination, including factors such as traffic, transportation, beaches, restaurants and tourist attractions.

THE CURAÇAO TOURIST BOARD'S ROLE

The Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) is responsible for promoting Curaçao as a tourism destination and providing visitors with information about the island's accommodations, beaches, nature, culture, activities and other experiences.

The organization has also published information concerning destination carrying capacity and sustainable tourism development. In its published material, the CTB discusses the need to consider economic, environmental and social factors when assessing the future of tourism on Curaçao.

Such an approach recognizes that the success of a destination cannot be measured only by the number of people who visit it. The condition of the environment, the experience of visitors, the views of residents and the capacity of local infrastructure are also relevant.

SOURCE: Curaçao Tourist Board.

TOURISM AND THE WIDER CURAÇAO ECONOMY

Tourism is closely connected to Curaçao's broader economic development. In a January 2026 tourism development briefing, MEO discussed tourism performance, visitor developments, hotel projects and other developments affecting the sector.

The MEO tourism development publication provides additional information about the sector and its role in the Curaçao economy.

The economic importance of tourism explains why decisions affecting the sector can have consequences far beyond hotels and resorts. Employment, local entrepreneurship, investment, transportation and other economic activities can all be influenced by changes in visitor demand and tourism development.

PROTECTING WHAT ATTRACTS VISITORS

Curaçao's tourism appeal is closely connected to its natural and cultural resources. Visitors come to the island for its beaches, marine environment, diving and snorkeling opportunities, historic Willemstad, food, culture and other experiences.

The challenge is that many of these attractions require careful management if they are to remain valuable in the future.

Damage to coral reefs, inappropriate waste disposal, pressure on beaches or poorly managed development can affect both residents and visitors. Protecting the destination therefore also protects an important part of the tourism economy.

For travelers planning a visit, the official Curaçao destination information provides guidance on places to visit, activities and experiences throughout the island.

WHAT SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CAN MEAN FOR VISITORS

Responsible tourism does not necessarily mean changing the type of vacation travelers want to enjoy. Simple decisions can help reduce the impact of tourism while supporting the local economy.

Visitors can respect beaches and protected areas, avoid touching or damaging coral and marine life, follow local regulations, dispose of waste responsibly and support local businesses when possible.

Exploring different parts of the island can also provide visitors with a broader understanding of Curaçao beyond its most popular tourist areas.

THE QUESTION CURAÇAO MUST ANSWER

The future of Curaçao tourism will ultimately depend on finding a balance between economic opportunity and responsible destination management.

The island needs tourism revenue and the employment and business opportunities associated with the sector. At the same time, Curaçao must protect the natural environment, cultural heritage and quality of life that form an important part of its identity.

According to publicly available information from MEO and the Curaçao Tourist Board, destination capacity and sustainable development are already part of the tourism discussion.

The decisions made in the coming years could therefore influence not only how many people visit Curaçao, but also what kind of tourism destination the island becomes.

EDITOR'S NOTE: JJosephaNews will continue to monitor developments involving Curaçao tourism, the economy, government policy, environmental issues, community affairs and other matters affecting residents and visitors.

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TOP 10 BEST BEACHES IN CURACAO

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:29:00 +0000

WHAT ARE THE MOST FAMOUS BEACHES IN CURACAO?

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Willemstad, Curacao. July 24th 2025. It is not a secret that the Caribbean has beaches that make us feel we are in a dream, but it is a fact that the island of Curaçao, belong to the unreal, beaches like Kleine Knip and Cas Abao Beach have been honored in Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards as some of the finest beaches in the Caribbean. Moreover, Knip Beach, which is also referred to as Grote Knip, has earned a spot among the 25 best beaches globally.

Curaçao stands out as one of the most sought-after islands in the Caribbean, boasting a diverse array of beaches that draw in numerous visitors. Whether you seek a lively beach brimming with energy and activities, or a more tranquil and serene spot, away from the noise and commotion, you'll easily discover something enjoyable in Curaçao.

1. KOKOMO BEACH

Kokomo Beach is known locally for its Relaxing vibe. This beach is situated just a few miles west of Willemstad and south of Grote Berg (eng; Big Mountain). Kokomo Beach is a place that nearly everyone can appreciate, offering chances to unwind in a lounge chair or dive and discover the local underwater marvels. Kokomo Beach possesses one of the finest lounge chairs on the island. If you want to have a fun sip on cocktails or drink beer, Kokomo Beach is the place!

If you love to dive and have lots of excitement, consider visiting the diving center at this beach. You can also receive proper diving instruction along with all the necessary gear to explore the captivating underwater realm here.

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2. CAS ABAO BEACH

Cas Abao Beach is one of the finest beaches on the island, it's a breathtaking destination that offers a range of activities such as snorkelling, dining, and massages, all set against a vibrant natural canvas. When you visit Cas Abao Beach you will discover its white sands, lush greenery and large palm umbrellas that provide shade and easy access to the crystal blue water.

When you feel stress, and need to embrace relaxation, Cas Abao Beach offers many options of diverse facilities that can provide you with a massage right by the waterfront. For those craving a bit more excitement, snorkelling is a popular choice, especially with the variety of colourful tropical fish in the area. If you are on vacation on the island of Curaçao or are planning to visit, Cas Abao Beach is a must!

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3. MAMBO BEACH

We humans have done many great things, well, Mambo Beach is one of those things! Mambo Beach is an artificial beach created by human hands, featuring a range of attractions such as soft white sands, tranquil blue waters, a volleyball court, easy access to drinks, and chances for diving. Mambo Beach is located approximately 4 miles south of Willemstad Curaçao. One of the best experiences at Mambo Beach is its breakwater ensures the waters remain calm, allowing children to swim without the concern of turbulent waves.

For those seeking excitement and many adventures, Mambo Beach offers diving and snorkelling opportunities. Alternatively, you can relax on the white-sand beach while playing volleyball. At night, Mambo Beach transforms into the night life you are looking for, with full sorted bars and live music where you can dance to R&B, Hip Hop and more.

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4. PLAYA LAGUN

While on your trip, make sure to include Playa Lagun on your beach list. Playa Lagun is located in the southern part of Lagun along the north-western coast of the island. Playa Lagun is a beach renowned for its snorkelling and diving opportunities, attracting visitors eager to observe its diverse reef fish and marine life up close. Nestled among rocky cliffs, the beach offers relatively calm waters, perfect for those wishing to unwind in the shallows.

Playa Lagun underwater exploration offers a colorful encounter with a variety of reef fish and sea turtles. The local reef is the lovely home to corals and large sponges in a stunning array of colors.

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5. PLAYA KALKI

Playa Kalki is a quaint beach located in a small cove, offering chances for underwater adventures and dining, along with a designated swimming area that's safe for all. Playa Kalki is situated northwest of Sabana Westpunt on the island's northern side. Whether you're enjoying a swim or snorkelling, it's essential to be aware that the water entry can be somewhat rocky.

Playa Kalki is one beach where you can experience nice splashes and cool breeze from the ocean. Above the beach, there's a lodge featuring its own restaurant and snack bar, ensuring you won't have to travel far for a meal and nearby shops, providing everything necessary for diving. Renowned for its immaculate white sand, sparkling turquoise waters, and distinctive natural structures. Playa Kalki blesses us with mushroom-like coral formations visible beneath the surface. The term "Kalki" is derived from the local Papiamentu language, referring to the plentiful white coral rock and limestone found on the beach and the nearby cliffs.

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6. JAN THIEL BEACH

If you want to experience the fancy beach life, Jan Thiel Beach is a must. You can find this beach located south of Willemstad in the town of Jan Thiel. Jan Thiel Beach is the upscale destination where you can enjoy not just soft sands and welcoming waters, but also a selection of conveniently situated restaurants offering treats and beverages for all. This beach features four distinct restaurants, each presenting its own culinary style, which enhances the overall five star experience.

Jan Thiel Beach is famous for its facilities, vibrant ambiance, and status as a tourist favorite. Jan Thiel Beach features a man-made shoreline with tranquil waters, making it perfect for families with kids, and provides amenities like dining options, a beach bar, and a range of water sports. Despite its popularity, the beach maintains a notably laid-back atmosphere, providing ample space for relaxation or a refreshing swim.

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7. GROTE KNIP BEACH

Grote Knip Beach is a tranquil destination nestled in a valley, where you can unwind in a serene lagoon featuring calm waters and an adjacent reef. You can locate Grote Knip Beach on the northern side of the island, positioned between Westpunt and Lagun. Due to its somewhat secluded setting and gentle surf, it has become a favored location for families, offering safe swimming conditions for children.

Grote Knip, often referred to as Playa Abou, is a stunning beach famous for its pristine white sand, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and the impressive rock formations that encircle it. This beach is celebrated for its excellent snorkeling and diving experiences, along with its laid-back vibe.

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8. PLAYA FORTI

Playa Forti is a well-known beach featuring brown sand with small pebbles, accompanied by a nearby restaurant and a cliff perfect for diving into the sea. To go to Playa Forti, just head to the western coast of Sabana Westpunt on the island's northwestern side. Cliff diving is the main attraction here, but it's important to be cautious. The cliff stands at almost 33 feet, so make sure to be safe and that you jump with enough distance. In addition to cliff diving, there is a snack bar and restaurant conveniently located within walking distance from the beach.

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9. BOKA SINT MICHIEL

Take a moment to relax at a beach located in a quaint fishing village. Boka Sint Michiel beach is located on the central western coast of the island, just a few miles west of Willemstad. Boka Sint Michiel is a charming beach known for its soft sands and a fishing pier, accompanied by a nearby village that boasts clubs and dining options.

One fact about Boka Sint Michiel, is that fishing is the most favored pastime for locals, but boating is also a delightful option. Along the shoreline, there are numerous restaurants that focus on seafood, preparing dishes with fresh fish caught just a short distance from their kitchens, so you must go and discover all of this culinary explosion and more at Boka Sint Michiel.

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10. KLEIN CURACAO

Klein Curaçao is an uninhabited island covering 1.7 square kilometers, located 10 kilometers southeast of Curaçao. Klein Curaçao Beach offers stunning crystal-clear waters, soft white sands, and breathtaking underwater scenery. Situated away from the mainland, this beach remains mostly untouched, allowing you to fully appreciate the picturesque natural beauty.

During your visit, you can relax in the calm waters by the shore or explore deeper into the sea. Snorkelling is particularly favoured due to the vibrant tropical fish that inhabit this area. The island features the remnants of two lighthouses, a quarantine facility, and multiple fishermen's huts. Additionally, there are several graves located on the northwest and southern shores, along with two freshwater wells. The waters surrounding Klein Curaçao provide outstanding opportunities for diving and snorkelling.

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CURACAO TOURISM KEEPS GROWING IN 2025

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:17:00 +0000

CURACAO WELCOMES MORE THAN 55,000 STAYOVER ARRIVALS FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2025

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Willemstad, Curacao. 24 July 2025. The Curaçao Tourist Board reports that 57,412 stayover visitors travelled to the island in June 2025, representing a 15% increase compared to June 2024. This steady growth shows that more travellers are choosing Curaçao, even during months that are considered slow season for tourism.

CURACAO AND THE CARIBBEAN TOURISM IS GROWING

All source regions contributed to the growth. The Caribbean led with a 25% increase in arrivals, followed by South America at 20%, North America at 15%, and Europe at 8%. Europe and North America remained the top source markets in absolute number of arrivals, recording 19,554 and 17,997 visitors respectively. According to Immigration Card data, visitors stayed an average of 7.7 nights during the month.

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THE USA, NETHERLANDS AND COLOMBIA KEEP PLAYING A MAYOR ROLE IN THE CURACAO TOURSIM SECTOR

United States of America: USA continues to be a strong market, recording 15% increase in stayover arrivals compared to June 2024. Curaçao welcomed a total of 17,119 arrivals in June 2025, which also positioned the US market as the main source market for the month of June. As for choice of lodging, 68% of the US visitors chose to stay in resort hotels, while 32% stayed at an alternative accommodation. The average length of stay was 6 nights.

The Netherlands: Curaçao welcomed 16,390 visitors from the Netherlands, a 6% increase compared to 15,422 arrivals in June 2024. A majority (55%) opted for non-resort accommodations, while 45% stayed at resorts. Dutch visitors stayed an average of 11.7 nights.

Colombia: Visitor numbers from Colombia increased by 9% in June 2025, recording 5,770 stayover arrivals compared to 5,290 arrivals in June 2024. Colombian visitors stayed an average of 5.4 nights, with 59% choosing to stay in resort hotels.

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CURACAO TOURISM SECTOR KEEPS GROWING COMPARED TO LAST YEAR'S FIRST SIX MONTHS

The first six months of 2025 have shown impressive tourism performance, with the island welcoming a total of 898,059 visitors from January through June, including 399,738 stayover arrivals, 24,516 day-trippers, and 473,805 cruise passengers—reflecting an overall growth of 5% compared to the same period last year. Stayover arrivals alone increased by 15%, and the Curaçao Tourist Board anticipates continued momentum, potentially reaching its projected target of 765,000 stayover arrivals by the end of the year.

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AFTER MAN DIES BY BEE STINGS, THE GOVERNMENT PUBLISHED WARNINGS

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:23:00 +0000

CURAÇAO MINISTRY OF HEALTH PUBLISHES WARNING REGARDING BEEHIVES

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Willemstad, Curaçao. 24th July 2025. Bees play an important role in the natural environment, particularly through pollination. At the same time, bee colonies can become dangerous when people or animals unintentionally disturb a nest. On Curaçao, several bee-related incidents were reported in July 2025, including attacks that resulted in serious injuries and deaths. The situation prompted the Ministry of Health, Environment and Nature to issue public safety guidance.

BEES ARE IMPORTANT - BUT THEIR NESTS MUST BE RESPECTED

The recent incidents have raised concern among residents, particularly people who may be especially vulnerable to severe reactions following insect stings. However, the government warning emphasizes an important point: bees generally defend their colony when they perceive their nest to be under threat.

Bees are important pollinators. As they move between flowers in search of nectar and pollen, they help transfer pollen between plants and support the reproduction of many flowering plants and the production of numerous fruits and crops. Their ecological and agricultural importance makes the protection of healthy bee populations an important environmental issue.

The need for caution, however, is equally important when people encounter an established colony or swarm. A bee colony should not be treated as something to approach, disturb or remove without appropriate knowledge and equipment.

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WHEN BEES DEFEND THEIR COLONY: WHAT TO DO

The Ministry's guidance is straightforward: if you encounter a bee nest, do not disturb it. Instead:

• Do not approach, touch or disturb the nest;

• Leave the area calmly and put as much distance as possible between yourself and the nest;

• Do not attempt to kill the bees or remove them yourself, as disturbing a colony can trigger defensive behavior.

The government also advises residents to remain alert when they notice bees repeatedly flying around outdoor lights in the morning. This can be an indication that a nest or colony is located nearby.

PRECAUTIONS FOR PEOPLE WORKING OR SPENDING TIME IN RISK AREAS

People working in wooded areas, abandoned buildings, undeveloped land or other locations where nests may be present should take additional precautions:

• Avoid strong fragrances such as cologne, perfume and aftershave when working in areas where bees may be present;

• When possible, plan outdoor work for the cooler hours of the morning, when bee activity may be lower;

• Pay attention to flowering vegetation and areas where bee activity is concentrated, particularly during periods when flowers are abundant.

The July 2025 guidance also noted increased bee activity in connection with seasonal conditions. Residents should therefore remain observant in areas where natural vegetation, flowering plants or possible nesting locations are present.

IF YOU FIND A BEEHIVE OR NEST

Do not attempt to remove, destroy or otherwise handle a beehive or established colony yourself. A nest can contain a large number of bees, and disturbing it without proper equipment and experience can create a dangerous situation.

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CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL BEEKEEPER

Residents who discover a beehive or colony in a location where it could pose a danger to people or animals are advised not to intervene themselves. Instead, seek assistance from an experienced beekeeper who can assess the situation and determine the safest way to deal with the colony.

The following beekeeper contacts were provided in the July 2025 public warning:

• Ahmed Ayoubi – 560 1513

• Hubert Cordilia – 522 6296

• Gregory Gouverneur – 527 4979

• Lay – 512 3004.

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THE CURACAO HEALTH CRISIS CONTINUES WITH ITS AMBULANCE VEHICLES. AMBULANCE WORKERS ARE CONCERNED BY APPARENT LACK OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES TO ATTEND EMERGENCIES

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Thu, 12 May 2022 13:01:00 +0000

ARE AMBULANCE VEHICLES IN BAD CONDITION?

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Willemstad, Curacao. According to ABVO Vice President: Mr. Kenneth Bremer, the situation in which the ambulances of Curacao find themselves, are deplorable. ABVO is the General Union of Government Employees (in Dutch: Algemene Bond van Overheidspersoneel)

KENNETH BREMER

Among other things Bremer declared; “The situation with the ambulance continues, we have talked about this situation for a long time. We said that a commission was coming to deal with some things. Right now, without the commission dealing with things, the management decided to go with decentralization. We are saying that you can go to decentralization but you have to deal with what has to be dealt with. This means that the materials must be in place, each post (location) must have its own medicine cabinet and must have enough ambulance to take care of things.”

What is decentralization?

According to Bremer; “When the pandemic happened, when COVID started, it was said that they (the hospital) will start with Centralization, where everyone (ambulance) will go to Zakito area (the main location where the support staff are located in addition to the prepared ambulances). From Zakito, they (the ambulance) will go to their post (locations), so that you (the ambulance) would have enough materials to deal with things. They (ambulance workers) can wear the special clothing. An ambulance was designated to attend especially to COVID-19. Our big question is, if you (the hospital) want to decentralize, you must have everything in place at the Bandabou post (west location) and at the xxx Bandariba post (east location), for you to deal with it (with COVID19). Now we ask, COVID left or COVID is still here?”

Bremer also said; “You must ensure the safety of people and workers. The way you deal with the disease. When you decentralize, if you don't take the disease into account, you (the hospital) will again spread the disease everywhere. You will spread it everywhere when you start using the whole ambulance for this (to deal with COVID-19)”

Regarding why the ambulance workers don't want to work, Bremer explained; “Each stall (location) does not have its first aid kit (medicine cabinet). That's one. When you decentralize, you will find that all the people who have all the diseases can go to each post (location) and you don't have enough ambulance vehicles so that you can designate an ambulance for each post (location) to treat CORONA disease.”

Regarding the poor state of the ambulance vehicles, where the lights of the ambulance vehicles do not come on or the doors do not want to close properly, Bremer certified; “This is what we have said, because for the last 3 or 4 years, we have said that new ambulance vehicles should be purchased. Ideally, you (the hospital) have 6 ambulance vehicles and have 1 backup. Right now, there are 4 ambulance vehicles, which if they pass the approval (keuring) test, we don't know if all 4 will pass the approval (keuring) test.”

Ambulance workers are worried, there seems to be concern about the lack of ambulance vehicles to deal with emergencies. Bremer explained; “As a responsible union, we always make sure that there is an ambulance to serve the people of Curacao. Right now we are going to a meeting. We will deal with what needs to be discussed with management. During the meeting the members of the union will be there to discuss what the needs of the ambulance are and after that, we will inform them, to see how we continue.”

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MORE THAN 4000 KILOGRAMS OF EXPIRED FOOD WERE FOUND IN LIVONI AGENCIES IN CURAÇAO. THE ITEMS WERE DESTROYED TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM CONSUMING THEM

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Thu, 12 May 2022 12:26:00 +0000

ANOTHER BUSINESS FOUND WITH EXPIRED FOOD

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Willemstad, Curacao. On May 10th 2022, a Curacao Business: Livoni Agencies, was searched by the Curacao Ministry of Economy, (Ministerio di Desaroyo Ekonómiko (MEO)), Curacao Foundation Tax Accountants Bureau (Stichting Belasting Accountants Bureau (BAB)) and Curacao Ministry of Health, Environment and Nature (Ministerie van Gezondheid, Milieu en Natuur (GMN)), where they found various products that were outdated. Among other things, Livoni Agencies is a Curacao wholesaler with a wide range of products for supermarkets, catering, pharmacies and drugstores. Some of the products in the company's freezer were expired and were taken away by the authorities to be destroyed.

MEO CHIEF INSPECTOR

According to chief inspector of Curacao Ministry of Economy (MEO): Mr. Ronny Cornelis; “This was a joint venture together with BAB, SOAW and GMN. We came here and at a certain point they gave us the information that there were products that were expired inside a freezer. We came here to verify this and at a certain time they will all be seized (beslag) to be destroyed (vernietig), because as you know, the government's management is that expired food products must be destroyed.”

About 3 years ago, the government organization went to the same location for the same reason. Cornelis declared; “I must tell you that the company handled the freezers but there are other companies that have the products stored inside the freezers. The previous case was a different company, at this time this is a completely different company that also makes use of the freezer. This is also a central warehouse where everyone rents places to store their things.”

Cornelis explained on the quantity of good ceased; “Good, there are about 20 to 25 pallets of products. Which varies between chicken satay (kip saté), ice cream, pizza, croquette (kroket), croissant, baguette (stokbrood). In any case, it is a variety of products that are normally delivered at Hotels and hospitality industry (horeca) or food stores (tienda) or restaurants.”

What will be done with the products?

Cornelis continued; “We made an agreement with Selikor, where it said that they are digging a hole to destroy them. So later, when we have all the products outside, we will go there under the guidance of the authority to the location in Selikor to destroy them. Because we have to make sure that they (obsolete product) don't get into the community for people to consume.”

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BAB INSPECTOR

According to the Curacao Foundation Tax Accountants Bureau (BAB) inspector: Mr. Angelo Pichardo; “These products have been obsolete for a long time. They had these products out from their administration (voeraf). In all the above multi-disciplinary investigations, we (BAB) also participated, to see if the products sold here are actually registered and if they pay their taxes on them. That is also something to investigate.”

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WASTE FROM THE BEACHES AND THE CITY, INCLUDING POOP, GOES DIRECTLY INTO THE OCEAN IN CURACAO, FISHERMEN ARE CONCERNED BUT THE GOVERNMENT CANNOT DECREE THAT PEOPLE STOP FISHING IN DANGEROUS AND POLLUTED AND POOP INFECTED WATER, NOR HAVE A SHORT-TERM SOLUTION TO SAVE THE FISH, THE ENVIRONMENT NOR THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION?

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Thu, 12 May 2022 11:32:00 +0000

CURACAO HAS MORE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS?

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Willemstad, Curacao. During an interview, Curacao's Minister of Traffic, Transport and Urban Planning: Mr. Charles Cooper (MFK political party) made a worrying statement about national waters and the danger to public health. According to the minister, the government has no short-term solution to prevent dirty substances from being dumped into the ocean.

MINISTER CHARLES COOPER'S DECLARATIONS

Cooper declared; “Let me give you some other problems to put you in my place for a moment. Like you put yourself in Mr. Bart's (a local concern citizen/fisherman) shoes before, today. Juni (the reporter), do you know that, all of Macola Bay, all the houses in Macola Bay, every entity (companies), of the entire Marine Base, DOW (the Department of Public Works land/property), Selikor (Curacao's largest provider waste collection, recycling and disposal services), the Pier, each entity down there: do you know when the persons go to the bathroom where those (toilet waste) go/are dump? In our harbor (haf)! In our harbor! That is a big concern that I have as a leader right now.

Another concern I have is that; whenever you do your bathroom needs in Punda, which means, any entity you enter in Punda, to do your needs, you know where the waste it goes? It goes to our South Coast (zuidkust). It goes to our south coast!

There is a pipe, near the old Leeszaal (old reading room/building). There, in between the buildings, there is an opening, there is a pipe that passes by. You can go there and see the pipe, because it passes by, when you get out of there, the pipe goes into the ocean, goes 200 to 300 meters into the ocean, to the south and dumps all the waste.

So everyday, there are trucks with waste, so you can understand, but its the pipe. Trucks goes there and carry all the waste/dirty things from the entire Punda area and dump it in our South Coast. Those are big concerns we have.

We have a water purification (waterzuivering) place at Klein Hofje (little courtyard), which is at its end, which means, it is no longer in good condition, to deal with, let's say, water purification, that is, cleaning the water.

Now, what happens, is that, naturally, non of us want to dump in the harbor, at the south coast, nor in the north side nor at Playa Kanoa nor in the woods. Ok. We do not want to do that. We are against that. I want Mr. Bart (the concern citizen) and the entire country to understand in which big problem the governments have had (the present and past governments). Because, when you go through the budged, where you need 70 million, that's what we calculated, we have all those projects calculated already. We need 70 millions to remedy Punda, to remedy Baya Macola, Selikor and all those (places) down there. For our harbor as well. So that these things are not dump there anymore. Also on the north side and Playa Kanoa. Which means, we will not only attain with Mr. Bart's concerns by the north side.

You need to understand, that we will take it in an integral form. We approached the European Union, so that they can help us, and they will help us, but, it will take 3 to 4 years. Where they will put in 17 million euros available so that we can attain with the Klein Hofje to be renovated, the renewal of the water purification, to renew the one at Seru Loraweg and to also put a portion of (pipe), where instead of the Punda area dumping waste in our South Coast, we can attach it to a pump housing (pomphuis) near Juliana Pharmacy (Botica Juliana) in a pump housing (pomphuis) and that will pomp it send it (the dirty things) to Seru Loraweg. Those are the projects that we have waiting. When you do that, then the trucks no longer go to Punda, or to the north side, or anywhere else, which means they will go to Klein Hofje or Klein Kwartier.

But what happens, is there, in addition, you have to be very careful, because, when the trucks arrive at the water treatment plant, remember, the water treatment plant works with bacteria, the bacteria eat the dirt/waste, so that the water comes out clean. If you arrive with oil, many things that kill bacteria immediately, then they (the authorities) will measure that and tell you, no, we can't dump it here, because if you dump it there, you will damage the whole water purification process. At that time you will have to do that (throw the waste) in another place. Then, it ends up (the waste dumping) in the woods, in the North Side or Playa Kanoa. That is the problem, and the possible solution.

Which means, I do not have a solution for the short time for the North Side. If you turn and say something drastic, because, at any given moment, the government can decree another thing, but that will make it worst, because, the government can say; listen, you know what, I will decree in Curacao, a no fishing zone. But, when you (the government) decree a no fishing zone, to protect everyone's health and all those things, immediately, everyone (the public) will jump on your (the government) back naturally. They (the people) will say; no, you can not do that, this and that, we need to fish there. You understand? They would say, they need to put fish on the table (for food consumption).”

Cooper went further: “That is why I am telling you, and the same thing goes for the truck drivers, they will tell you (the government); I also need to put a bread on my table for my family. Do you understand? You are in a, if you do A, the snake will bite you, if you do B, a centipede will bite you. Whatever you do, you will trample the person's feet. That is why the government must look at the whole thing, then, to stumble on as few feet as possible.”

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RUSSIA'S HOSTILE INFORMATION ACTIONS ARE DESTABILIZING THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER: UK STATEMENT TO THE UN COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Fri, 06 May 2022 09:39:00 +0000

UK AMBASSADOR JAMES ROSCOE

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UK statement to the UN Committee on Information

Ambassador James Roscoe spoke at the UN General Assembly Committee on Information about Russia's use of hostile information operations to undermine Ukraine.

"Many thanks indeed, Mr Chair. And, our thanks to you and the bureau for convening this debate, and for all the work that you do to bring us together to discuss this very important issue of information.

Indeed, information and communications are critical – they shape what people know, what people believe, and often how people act. And it’s important that we should recognise that. As we marked World Press Freedom Day yesterday, more than ever, we know the importance of verified information, and the reporting of facts, as the fundamental building blocks of free societies.

Indeed, we know that good journalism and freedom to report the news accurately and without fear is critical to good governance, and so in turn, critical to realising the ideals of the Charter. Conversely, we know that the rights and responsibilities set out in the Charter die in States where the truth is obscured by state propaganda and where media freedoms are denied.

Mr Chairman, we commend the Under-Secretary-General for her leadership and the Department’s innovations in response to the complex communications challenges facing us. We had a good discussion on this in our ad hoc seminar recently. We look forward to their stewardship of new initiatives like the Global Code of Conduct and of Integrity in Public Information, 2 critical projects. The increased engagement reported again this year goes hand in hand with the growing global demand for accurate, impartial and comprehensive information on the world’s most pressing issues. People are looking to the UN now more than ever as a source of trusted information.

We also want to support those in this room who have called for effective multilingualism in that work, as so ably demonstrated just now by our Armenian colleague. The UN’s communications prove that it can rise to the disinformation and misinformation challenges surrounding both the pandemic and the discourse around climate change, and we salute the work they’ve done in this area. There is an opportunity and a need to now expand those efforts to combat disinformation on crises and on conflicts.

This Committee has a duty to ensure that our guidance to the Department on Information is ready to challenge disinformation accurately and captures the reality on the ground in 2022. What is at stake is nothing less than the core principles of the Charter.

Yesterday, our Russian colleague, in response to a statement by another colleague in the room, told us that what was happening in Ukraine, and the communications around it, was not the business of this Committee. And in fact, he read to us the language from our mandate, and I just want to read what he said. He said, “I would like to remind delegates, and the colleagues which support that delegates, that the founding documents of the Committee, which we discussed today, state that its priority goals are to promote establishing a more effective and robust world order in information and communications that will inform the world and international understanding, etc.”

Now, it’s no surprise, Mr Chairman, that in reading us that mandate, our Russian colleague omitted a key part of that mandate as he read it to us, because, in fact, it says, ‘more effective world information and communication order intended to strengthen peace and international understanding’. He dropped that phrase, and he dropped it because, as we know, our Russian colleagues like to bend the truth and fit it to their own purposes.

So, Mr Chair, we will raise Russian behaviour and communications around its invasion of Ukraine because we think that its behaviour in this space is indicative of its broader approach in communications and important to the work of this committee, because since launching its illegal war in Ukraine, the Kremlin’s propaganda machine has been in overdrive. They have used hostile information operations to undermine Ukrainian sovereignty, to create false pretexts for invasion, to obscure the truth, and to hide war crimes.

And this offensive against the truth has global consequences, because Russian disinformation operations threaten to undermine public trust in both media and in public and international institutions.

Let’s look at the facts because Putin wants the truth to be yet another casualty of this conflict. The Russian government said they would not invade Ukraine. They invaded Ukraine. They said they would not target civilian infrastructure. They have remorselessly attacked residential areas, schools, and hospitals – we’ve seen this with our own eyes. They told us, in the Security Council, that Ukraine had developed bioweapons on bats and birds and lice. The UN told us that there was no evidence for this whatsoever. The Russians said they would not harm civilians. Yet, we are seeing strong evidence of war crimes, including reports of mass graves and heinous atrocities in Bucha. And our Russian counterpart, who spoke today, has even used the Security Council’s media stakeout to broadcast across the UN’s own channels an accusation that the UN was spreading disinformation about the attack on the maternity hospital in Mariupol. We all know the appalling truth of what happened to that hospital.

Mr Chairman, the Russian statement today was typical of its broader communications technique. It was laced with innuendo, but free of facts. Now, we all need to push back against this. And this week, the UK-funded research, has exposed a large scale Russian disinformation operation using a so called ‘troll factory’ that is paid to spread lies on social media and in comment sections on news websites and social media platforms including Telegram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok. Targets included audiences in the UK, but also in South Africa, and India, and the social media accounts of various world leaders. We’ve alerted the social media platforms and international partners to this.

Our Russian colleague complains about these social media platforms. Well, there’s a reason that they don’t get to broadcast on these platforms. It’s because they have standards. For the same reason, in the UK, our organisation that looks after communications, independent to government, withdrew the broadcasting licence for RT. It’s not because we don’t like what RT says, it’s because their standards of truth fall below an acceptable standard. And, I think anyone who’s seen the broadcast news in the UK knows that our tolerance levels are pretty high. So, the troll factory is just one example, one example of many.

Russia’s hostile information actions are frankly destabilising the international order, particularly when it comes to media, and when it comes to information. We must take steps to counter this. This matters because if they succeed, then we will fail.

So, it’s our aim, Chairman, that through the work of this Committee, the leadership of DG Comms and collaboration with partners and the major platforms, we can mount a robust international response to disinformation and preserve the space for impartial and accurate reporting of the real threats and shared challenges that the UN was founded to address.

Mr Chairman, anything less risks the very integrity of this organisation.

Thank you."

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VENEZUELAN REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS IN CHILE RECEIVED MORE THAN 6 MILLION DOLLARS IN HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT FROM THE UNITED STATES

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Fri, 06 May 2022 09:19:00 +0000

VULNERABLE VENEZUELANS IN CHILE

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According to US Department Spokesperson Ned Price;

Today (Mat 04, 2022), Undersecretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya, while on an official visit to Santiago, Chile, announced more than $6 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Venezuelan refugees and migrants and their host communities in Chile. This brings total U.S. humanitarian support for Venezuelans in Chile since the crisis began to nearly $26 million.

This assistance from the American people will enable our international humanitarian partners to continue to meet the needs of vulnerable Venezuelans in Chile and provide them with legal assistance, medical care, safe shelter, hygiene kits, and basic relief items, such as blankets and winter clothes.

We remain concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Immediate, full, safe, and unhindered access for humanitarian organizations and workers is essential to provide timely, need-based assistance to those who have fled Venezuela. The United States affirms our commitment to assist Venezuelan refugees, migrants, and the host communities that support them in Chile and across the region. We also thank Chile for its continued partnership as we work together with countries throughout the region to solve the ongoing migration challenge.

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MESSAGE FROM THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF STATE AFTER THE TERRORIST ATTACK IN ELAD, ISRAEL

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Fri, 06 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

AT LEAST THREE KILLED IN THE ATTACK

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According to Israel's emergency response services, at least three people were killed and four injured in a suspected terror attack in Elad yesterday (May 5, 2022). The alleged terror attack took place on Israel's Independence Day. The police department had said the incident involved two suspected attackers. Apparently, one of the alleged attackers fired a rifle while the other attacked people with an ax (knife). Police advised the public to stay away from the scene. Apparently, the suspects have not yet been arrested.

05/05/2022 08:35 PM EDT, The Us Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken:

“We vehemently condemn the terrorist attack in Elad, Israel, which killed at least three and wounded many others. This was a horrific attack targeting innocent men and women, and was particularly heinous coming as Israel celebrated its Independence Day. Our hearts are with the victims and loved ones of those killed, and we wish those injured a speedy recovery. We remain in close contact with our Israeli friends and partners and stand firmly with them in the face of this attack.

May the memory of those who passed be a blessing.”

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A GROUP OF PEOPLE FIOUGHT IN A PUB, THEY USED ALL THE OBJECTS THEY FOUND TO ATTACK EACH OTHER. SIX PEOPLE WERE TAKEN TO THE POLICE STATION AND THREE OF THEM WERE ARRESTED

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Wed, 04 May 2022 11:09:00 +0000

BIG FIGHT IN BERG ALTENA

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The police were called to break up a large group of people fighting on Saturday (April 30, 2022) in a Snèk (small food store with an open air pub) in the area of the Berg Altena (Oosterbeekstraat) intersection.

The fight started between two men which preceded an argument, and grew to involved a third person. In the end, everyone at the Snèk; ended up fighting. The fight became more violent and aggressive.

After the police arrived, six (6) persons were taken into custody and arrested, three (3) males and three (3) females. As of publishing time, three of the arrestees have been released, but one (1) woman and two (2) of the three (3) men have been detained for the reasons of further investigations.

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THE TRANSPORT MINISTER IS ACCUSED OF DOING UNDER-THE-TABLE BUSINESS WITH THE FKP HOUSING FOUNDATION, WHERE THE MINISTER HAS ALLEGEDLY BEEN EARNING FROM THE FOUNDATION'S SALES WITH PRIVATE COMPANIES

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Wed, 04 May 2022 10:35:00 +0000

MINISTER CHARLES COOPER DEFENDS HIMSELF AGAINST THE ACCUSATIONS

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Willemstad, Curacao. In a Facebook post, the Curaçao Minister of Traffic, Transport and Urban Planning (VVRP): Mr. Charles Cooper (MKF political party) expressed his regret that his name is being tarnished regarding the Foundation's housing arrangements for Popular Housing (Fundashon Kas Popular (FKP)) in the RIF Curacao area. The allegations allegedly appear to come from an online post, alleging that the minister made money under the table, abused power and was corrupt.

MINISTER CHARLES COOPER AND THE FKP FOUNDATION

According to the Facebook post; “Evil minds want to involve the minister in matters relating to FKP with houses in the Rif area.” Among other things, explains the minister; “It is being insinuated that Minister Charles Cooper is part of a deal (transactions) to sell some houses in the Rif area, selling them on a rent-to-own basis with Private Companies together with the company Corendon, which will repair the houses. and then find people who live in them.”

According to the Minister; “The relationship between FKP and the government of Curaçao is anchored in a Management Agreement (Beheersovereenkomst). This is only for government houses. Which means that the houses that the government built, the government allows FKP to manage and maintain.”

According to the minister, he has nothing to do with the houses that are owned by the FKP, that the FKP can do whatever it wants with those houses. The Minister expressed; “It is practically impossible for Minister Cooper's government to be part of any business for houses in the Rif area, which is not the minister's responsibility.”

As for the information circulating online, where Cooper is accused of making under the table deals with FKP and being involved in the FKP property business (real estate) to make money, making him a corrupt official, it is incorrect, according to the Minister. According to the Minister's publication, he; “As the Minister in charge of the FKP foundation, informed the FKP foundation board that his intentions are to fire them (as a board) due to their deficiency in supervision in the FKP foundation board, they decided to give up blocking (ontslag aan blok). The FKP foundation has not presented its annual accounts for many years and Minister Cooper does not tolerate this as the Minister in charge.”

TRANSLATION: [Felicity: 10% - Fidelity: 90% ]

OVERALL TRANSLATION: FELICITY:10% / FIDELITY:90%

PAPIAMENTU/DUTCH : ENGLISH

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THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE HELD AN IN-PERSON PRESS BRIEFING AT THE FOREIGN PRESS CENTER, AFTER MORE THAN TWO YEARS SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Wed, 04 May 2022 09:22:00 +0000

WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 11:00 am

THE WASHINGTON FOREIGN PRESS CENTER, WASHINGTON, D.C.

MR PRICE: Good morning. Welcome to the Department of State's Washington Foreign Press Center. My name is Ned Price; I'm the spokesperson here at the Department of State. And I'm especially pleased to be with you here today in person, the first time we've been able to hold an in-person press briefing at the Foreign Press Center in over two years, since the start of COVID-19 pandemic.

And it's especially notable that we are able to do that today on World Press Freedom Day. And it's my distinct honor to have with us Secretary of State Blinken, who will be able to offer some remarks on World Press Freedom Day and to take your questions. We have journalists here in person. We also have journalists with us online. We'll be able to hear from both of them.

Before I hand the podium over to Secretary Blinken, just some quick announcements at the top. After his opening remarks, I'll open the floor to questions. We'll first take a few questions from here in the room. Please do wait until you're handed a microphone before you start asking your questions. We would also ask that you keep your question brief so that we can take as many questions as we are able to. We will then move to Zoom. Please do raise your digital hand on the Zoom, and we will call on you from there. We ask that you please click "raise hand" to notify that you have a question. Please do unmute yourself before speaking, and we'll take your question.

This, of course, is live-streamed. There will be a transcript available after the fact. And now, as I said before, it's my distinct pleasure to introduce Secretary Blinken. Secretary Blinken, the podium is yours.

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Morning, everyone. Ned, thank you very, very much. And it is particularly good to be here, and I wanted to start by saying welcome, everyone, to the Foreign Press Center. It's been too long since those words have actually been said. This is the first in-person event, as Ned said, that we've been able to have in over two years as a result of the pandemic. And I can't imagine a more fitting occasion than to do it on World Press Freedom Day. So welcome back, everyone.

The United States has a vital stake in promoting the right to freedom of expression, including a free press, at home and also around the world. The free flow of information, ideas, opinions, including dissenting ones, is essential to inclusive and tolerant societies.

A vibrant independent press is a cornerstone for any healthy democracy. At its core is the idea that information is a public good, crucial to everything we do, to every decision that we make. And often we trust the press with providing that information. It's what helps citizens understand the events, the forces that are shaping their lives. It allows people to engage meaningfully in the political and civic spheres of their communities, their nations, and the world.

A free press is one of the most effective tools that we have for advancing human rights. Whether it's documenting unjust working conditions, corrupt or failing public services, discrimination against women and marginalized groups, abuse of security forces, accurate reporting shines a bright light on the parts of our societies that need fixing, that need to be illuminated. That brings pressure to change, to form, as we say in the United States, a more perfect union.

Having said that, we meet a time when the exercise of freedom of expression, including freedom of the press, faces profound threats. Some of these are old; some are new. Threats that we, the United States Government, Department of State, all of us as citizens have an abiding interest in confronting, and doing so head on.

Just last Thursday, April 28th, journalist Vera Hyrych was killed when the apartment that she was living in was struck by the Russian military in Kyiv. Vera is one of 11 journalists killed in Ukraine this year according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. Many more have been wounded in conflict. One is Fox News correspondent Ben Hall, who was seriously wounded when the car that he and his team were traveling in was struck by incoming fire on March 14th. His cameraman, Pierre Zakrzewski, and his producer, Oleksandra Kuvshynova, killed in this attack.

I know Ben well. He's traveled with me on many occasions since I've been in this job. Thinking of him, his loved ones, the loved ones of Pierre and Oleksandra, and those of all who were killed in Ukraine. For my part, I look very much forward to welcoming Ben back to the press corps.

And as this group knows in particular, the Kremlin's war of aggression on Ukraine is just one of many conflicts around the globe where journalists are putting their lives on the line right now as we speak, as we gather, in order to report the news.

In Burma this past January, journalist Pu Tuidim's body was discovered two days after he was abducted alongside nine other people in Chin State. In November, Yemeni journalist Rasha Abdullah al-Harazi and Mahmud al-Utmi, husband and wife, were driving together in Aden when a bomb attached to their car blew up. Rasha, who was pregnant, was killed. Mahmud survived and later told the UN Human Rights Council that he'd been threatened shortly before the attack by Houthis.

Of course, we also know that journalists face grave risks beyond areas of conflict. Around the world, governments – as well as non-state actors like terrorist groups and criminal organizations – threaten, harass, imprison, and attack journalists every week.

Two hundred and ninety-three journalists were behind bars at the end of 2021. That's a new annual record, and this is according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. The PRC continues to hold the highest number, imprisoning some 50 journalists, including eight from Hong Kong.

Other governments use the threat of imprisonment and lawsuits to intimidate journalists. In Afghanistan, the Taliban have systematically repressed the Afghan independent press, particularly women journalists and those working in rural areas. According to a survey conducted at the end of 2021, 40 percent of independent media outlets in Afghanistan have closed since the Taliban takeover.

When individual journalists are threatened, when they're attacked, when they're imprisoned, the chilling effects reach far beyond their targets. Some in the media start to self-censor. Others flee. Some stop reporting altogether. And when repressive governments come after journalists, human rights defenders, labor leaders, others in civil society are usually not far behind.

That was the message sent on April 7th, when an assailant attacked Russian editor and Nobel Prize winner Dmitry Muratov with red paint and acetone as he rode on a train outside of Moscow. Just some months before, I had the privilege of being on a panel with Dmitry during the Summit for Democracy. This attack, which U.S. intelligence assessed was the work of Russian intelligence, left Dmitry with chemical burns in his eyes, and sent a clear message to others considering criticizing the Kremlin's war of aggression against Ukraine.

Governments are supplementing traditional forms of repression with new tactics aimed at undermining press freedom.

More governments are taking steps to control access to information – and news in particular – on the internet, whether through shutdowns, slowdowns, or outright censorship. These restrictions make it harder for reporting from inside closed areas to get out, and news from the outside getting in.

Technology is being used not only to block journalists, but to watch them. From 2020 to 2021, more than 30 reporters, editors, other media employees in El Salvador were hacked with the spyware Pegasus, according to an independent investigation – one of several countries where journalists, human rights defenders, and others in civil society have been targeted with this spyware. Last year, the Biden Administration placed the foreign company that produces Pegasus – the NSO Group – on the Entity List, forbidding it from receiving U.S. exports, including technologies, and seriously affecting its operations.

Whether these attacks on journalists are made using old methods or new ones, the overwhelming majority of crimes against journalists worldwide are carried out with impunity. This sends a clear message to perpetrators that they can keep targeting the press without consequences.

The U.S. Government is taking a wide range of action to push back against this repression and to strengthen press freedom. I'd like to highlight three aspects of what we're doing in the time that we have today.

First, we are taking urgent steps to help protect journalists in conflict areas. In Ukraine, for example, we're equipping journalists with flak jackets, first aid kits, satellite phones. We set up a press center in Lviv to help local and national Ukrainian media outlets continue their operations. We're also offering emergency aid and psychosocial support to journalists who bear the invisible wounds of reporting from war zones. This work goes hand-in-hand with the Journalism Protection Platform that we announced at the Summit for Democracy a few months ago, which will provide at-risk journalists with training in digital and physical security, psychosocial care, and other forms of support.

Second, we continue to raise the profile of cases of journalists who are being targeted for their work – using every platform and diplomatic engagement that we have. Today and every day we think of American journalist Austin Tice, who has been held captive in Syria for nearly 10 years, a quarter of his life. We will continue to pursue every avenue to secure his release.

We're rallying broader coalitions of countries to these efforts, such as the Media Freedom Coalition. This is a group of more than 50 countries that share our commitment to press freedom as well as to the safety of journalists. So, for example, when we call out Beijing for cracking down on independent media in Hong Kong, we're doing it together with countries from every part of the world. And we're using targeted sanctions to impose costs on the perpetrators of such attacks, including new authorities we created like the Khashoggi Ban.

Third, the United States is helping independent media in financial peril. We're providing direct financial assistance to at-risk outlets. We're working with business groups and the private sector to help them become more financially sustainable. At the same time, we're providing financial support to reporters and news organizations unfairly targeted with litigation for their critical reporting.

So let me close with two words: Thank you. Thank you for all that you do. For all the challenges the press faces today, the work endures because of brave reporters like you.

Journalists like Adela Navarro, who I believe is joining us virtually today from Tijuana, Mexico, and whose publication, Zeta, continues to conduct essential reporting on tough issues like organized crime, corruption, even after several of her colleagues have been murdered with impunity.

Journalists like Ko Swe Win, also I believe joining us, who leads one of Burma's last remaining independent news sites, Myanmar Now, which continues to cover the widespread atrocities being committed against the Burmese people by the military – work Ko continues in spite of having previously spent seven years in prison for opposing military rule, three of them in solitary confinement.

And journalists like Sevgil Musaeyava, joining us today from Ukraine, where she leads one of the country's most widely read news sites, Ukrainska Pravda – work she continues even after her brother-in-law, documentarian and U.S. citizen Brent Renaud, was killed by Russian forces while reporting from Irpin on March 1st. Sevgil recently said in an interview – and I quote – "We are trying to make sure that the people are not just statistics."

In that, and so much more, you're succeeding.

So to all the journalists here today, to all of you joining us online, to members of the media doing this work around the globe:

We're humbled by your courage.

We're in awe of your commitment to providing the public with the truth.

We're honored to be your partners in advancing the essential cause of press freedom – today and every day.

And with that, I'm happy to take some questions.

MR PRICE: We'll start with Stacy Hsu from the Central News Agency of Taiwan.

QUESTION: Thank you, Secretary, for doing this. The State Department's Human Rights Report has for many years expressed a concern that Beijing is trying to influence sort of media outlets in Taiwan by either pressuring their parent company's business interests in Beijing or pressuring companies with operations in China to avoid advertising with outlets that publish articles critical of Beijing. And I'm sure that's happened not only in Taiwan but elsewhere as well. So based on the U.S. assessment, how serious is this problem, and how can we avoid, like, erosion of Taiwan's press freedom?

And secondly, if I may, there have been concerns that with Elon Musk's business ties to China, his acquisition of Twitter may allow Beijing to influence or censor critics on the social media platform. Do you agree with this concern? Thank you.

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you. So to the first part of the question first, Taiwan is quite literally on the frontlines of the PRC's hybrid warfare, including disinformation, including cyber attacks. And these are designed to basically distort the information environment and democratic processes. So we've partnered with Taiwanese authorities on this, civil society organizations, to support independent, fact-based journalism, to try to build societal resilience to disinformation and other forms of foreign interference. But it's something that we look at very closely and that we continue to work on.

The second part of your question, on Twitter. So let me say first it's a private company. I'm not going to comment on what is hypothetical at this stage.

Let me say more broadly, though, in response to the question, as we've just discussed, free speech – including free media, including platforms of one kind or another – are incredibly important to the Biden Administration. We've made that clear at home; we've made that clear around the world.

And I would say again – and this goes to the first part of your question as well as the second – we've been deeply concerned about what we're seeing from the PRC in terms of its misuse of its technology to try to do things like increase surveillance, harassment, intimidation, censorship of PRC citizens, of journalists, of activists and others. And that includes abroad.

At the same time, we have a total imbalance because these very same leaders in Beijing are using the free and open media – that we ensure that are protected in democratic systems – to spread propaganda, to spread disinformation. And ultimately, that's an unsustainable proposition.

Now, it also appears that they are further using these systems to stalk, harass, to threaten critics who are outside the PRC's territory. We've condemned and we've taken action against these efforts, and we'll continue to defend the principles of a free press, an open, secure, reliable, and interoperable internet and the benefits that flow from it.

MR PRICE: Alexander Panov, Novaya Gazeta.

QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you for this event. I represent Novaya Gazeta, Russia. Of course, I want to ask you about Mr. Muratov, but you already mentioned this brutal attack on our editor and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Actually, could we expect any new statements regarding this situation?

And if I may, I want to tell about second case. This is Mr. Vladimir Kara-Murza, a political activist but he is former journalist. He was my colleague. We worked together 10 years. And actually, he was poisoned twice in Russia. Now he was arrested and he could get up to 15 years of prison. He is Washington Post columnist still, and he – his wife and his three kids live here in the northern Virginia.

And for those who are familiar with situation knew that it's a kind of revenge. It's not discreditation of Russian army in his speech of House of Representative of State of Arizona, but his – it's revenge for Magnitsky Act, which Vladimir Kara-Murza and late Boris Nemtsov lobbied in U.S. continent, successfully lobbied.

Actually, could we wait for some statement from U.S. Government regarding this situation with this gentleman and regarding Mr. Muratov, and regarding generally the situation in Russia when lots of young Russian journalists had to leave country to work abroad because it's like – it's not just censorship, it's military censorship in Russia. Thank you.

SECRETARY BLINKEN: No, thank you very much for the question. A few things in response.

First, as I mentioned, I was with Dmitry Muratov on a panel during our Summit for Democracy just a few months ago. At that time, the news outlet that he was leading was able to operate, as were many others. And of course, that space – already incredibly restricted – has been virtually shut down.

I'd say generically governments, regimes that engage in these practices do not evidence a great deal of confidence in themselves. What are they afraid of? I think we know the answer: it's the truth.

I had the opportunity some years ago to actually meet with your colleague, Mr. Kara-Murza, in Washington when he was here. This, I think, was back in 2016, 2015. I remember the conversation very vividly. And like you, we are deeply, deeply disturbed by his treatment. It's a case that we're following very, very closely.

As you know better than I do, he's suffered arrests, he's suffered near-fatal poisonings in connection with his peaceful political activities. And of course, these tactics have long been part of the Kremlin's playbook.

So we urge Russia to cease the abuse of repressive laws to target nonviolent organizations and individuals as well as journalists. The Russian people, like people everywhere, have a right to speak freely, they have the right to form peaceful associations to common ends, they have the right to exercise freedom of expression and to have their voices heard through free and fair elections.

And of course, right now the mere fact of calling what is happening in Ukraine by its name – a brutal, unprovoked aggression, as opposed to the Orwellian special military operation – that risks getting anyone who does that 15 years in jail, as you've noted. Again, among many other things, not evidence of a government or leadership that actually has confidence in itself.

MR PRICE: Jahanzaib Ali, ARY Pakistan.

QUESTION: So thank you so much. Sir, Pakistan remains among those countries in the world considered most dangerous place for the journalists. Last year, many Pakistani journalists were killed, kidnapped, and tortured for exposing crime and corruption and criticizing some of the government policies. Sir, has State Department ever take up this issue in bilateral talks with the Pakistani authorities? Thank you.

SECRETARY BLINKEN: The short answer is yes, we take this up in our engagements with Pakistani counterparts. Of course, this is also a feature of the annual Human Rights Reports that we put out, and, of course, we're aware of significant restrictions on media outlets and civil society more broadly in Pakistan. Here again a vibrant free press, an informed citizenry are key for any nation and its future, including Pakistan, and I think these practices that we see undermine freedom of expression. They undermine peaceful assembly. They undermine Pakistan's image as well as its ability to progress. So it is something that comes up both in our direct engagements and in the work that we're doing every day.

MR PRICE: We'll take a couple questions online. As a reminder, please do raise your digital hand and unmute yourself if you're called upon. We'll start with Sevgil Musaeyava of Ukrainska Pravda.

QUESTION: Okay. Good morning, Secretary of State. First of all, thank you for your support of our country, continued support of our country, which is now fighting for democratic values not only in post-Soviet countries but all over the world. Thank you for mentioning my dear friend Brent Renaud, who was brutally killed in Ukraine on March.

For me personally, it's not a war between democratic world and authoritarian regime; it's also war between truth and propaganda. For the last eight – 20 years, actually, Russia destroyed all independent medias in their country and they supported state propaganda, and this propaganda now is disrupting not only information field of Ukraine but all over the world, in your country too. Few days ago, for example, CNN published an investigation about how Russian troll army worked in Ghana and how they spread information about Black Lives Matter's campaign.

But I have one very personal question, very concrete case. Everybody knows about tragedy of Mariupol city, which is now occupied by Russia, but still a lot of our civilians and soldiers are blocked in Azovstal plant. Some of them were evacuated and we met them in control – Ukrainian-controlled territory, but a lot of people still are blocked in this plant. And Russian propaganda for the last eight years pictured those people – I mean soldiers, first of all – like Nazis. And for Putin now it's justified and propaganda justified his cruelty against those people.

And so I have two questions. How we can save the lives of these people? And do you have a special plan how to fight against propaganda and how to minimize impact of Russian propaganda in your own country? Thank you so much.

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much. And thank you for, again, the incredible courage that you and your colleagues are showing every single day in Ukraine. By the way, the contrast between media in Ukraine and media in Russia in and of itself speaks volumes. And in Ukraine, whether before the aggression or now during the aggression, its vibrant – incredibly vibrant – free press putting a light on everything that's happening is invaluable. And again, we really applaud the courage that you're showing every day.

So it's a very significant challenge when it comes to dealing with the information environment in Russia that has been created and im- bolstered over many, many years. And a space that was already incredibly restricted is being shut down to virtually nothing just in the last six months. That's not something that gets reversed overnight. But more people are speaking out, speaking up for more journalists who are doing their jobs to the extent possible in Russia but even outside of Russia. Over time and by different ways, information will find a crack and will get through. And over time, even in the most closed-down society in terms of its information space, I think it's going to be very difficult to fully hide the truth.

And the truth is what in the world has Russia's aggression in Ukraine done to benefit the Russian people? Absolutely nothing, and to the contrary, they are also bearing the consequences of the horrific decisions made by their leadership. How has this aggression advanced in any way desire for someone in Russia, like anywhere else, to have a good job, to educate their kids, to find opportunity, to live a life that promises an even better life for their children? How does that have anything to do with the basic aspirations that people have?

And on the contrary, of course, along many other things, Putin's actions have turned Russia into a pariah. The fact that virtually every leading company on Earth has exited from Russia speaks volumes to that. And that too is something that, over time, Russian people will feel in their daily lives and that will begin to penetrate the information space, and people increasingly, I believe, will ask themselves the question, "Why, to what end?"

But again, it takes a lot of time because this is a system that's been built up over many, many years, many decades, but the most important thing is for people, wherever they are, to continue doing their jobs, continue to shine a light on what's happening in Ukraine, continue to get the information out there, and it will ultimately find its way to its destination.

We've been across the board, of course, deeply concerned about those in various parts of Ukraine who are trapped by the Russian onslaught. Mariupol is front and center in the news for so many people, continues to be contested, and simply put, people need to be allowed out and humanitarian assistance needs to be allowed in. We've seen efforts over the last couple of months to have humanitarian corridors to allow people to exit. In virtually every instance, those corridors have not held up because Russia has not abided by the commitments that it made.

Now, we just had one successful exit from Mariupol of about a hundred people just yesterday, but then again, the corridors was shut down, and it's – my understanding is that the shelling and targeting and rocketing of people who are trapped in this factory area has resumed.

Here again, I think it's incredibly important for the work that all of you are doing to just keep shining a light on it, to make sure that the world knows, to the best of our ability, what's actually going on; to see, to know, to understand the brutality of it, the inhumanity of it. And that too, over time, I think, has a way of putting pressure on those who are engaging in these actions to change course.

MR PRICE: We'll go to Swe Win, Voice of Burma.

QUESTION: Good morning, Mr. Secretary. This is Swe Win from Burma. Let me ask you a question regarding the U.S. policy to Burma. In response to the latest military coup there last year, the United States froze $1 billion of – Burma had at the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank in New York. There are some rumors out there that the U.S. Government is considering to release those funds to opposition groups in Burma.

Is there any element of truth in that? Does the U.S. have any plan to actively support a nationwide and resistant movement in Burma against the military junta, such as by weapons as you are now doing for Ukraine? Thank you, Mr. Secretary.

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you very much. Let me say first, generally, we have, we are, we will continue to support the aspirations of the Burmese people to return to the path of democracy. We're doing that in a variety of ways, and this is the focus of our actions. Since the coup, we have sanctioned over 27 entities, 70 individuals. This includes military leaders, it includes officers, it includes cronies who support the regime.

Having said that, we, the international community, believe that more needs to be done. For example – and this is, I think, an important focus – ending the sale and the transfer of arms, materiel, of dual-use equipment, technical assistance to the military regime, which it is then in turn using to abuse the Burmese people. We continue to press and we will continue to look for different ways to be effective in pressing for it. We continue to press the regime to release all those who've been unjustly detained, to allow unhindered humanitarian access, to advance the peaceful resolution of the crisis, to restore the path to democracy.

So as we're doing this, we will continue to look at what tools we believe we have, others may have, to do it more effectively. And that's an ongoing proposition but something that we take very, very seriously.

It's one of the more deeply disturbing tragedies that we have – we've experienced and that the Burmese people especially have experienced, in no small measure because of the extraordinary hope and expectations that have been created by this move to democracy – the fact that it's been derailed, and not only derailed but derailed in such a violent, repressive way.

It's something that should continue and needs to continue: to galvanize the attention, the focus, the determination of the world to help Burma get back on the democratic track that was interrupted.

Thank you.

MR PRICE: That unfortunately has exhausted our time for today, but I would be remiss on World Press Freedom Day if I didn't remind everyone here in person to please attend our daily press briefings at the Department if you're able. For those of you who are based around the world, please do feel free to dial into our phone briefings, which we also do regularly.

Thank you, Mr. Secretary. If I could ask everyone to please remain seated, and we hope to see you soon.

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thanks, folks.

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UKRAINE RECEIVED 13 PROTECTIVE ARMOURED VEHICLES FROM THE UK GOVERNMENT, TO SAFELY EVACUATE PEOPLE FROM THE SHELLED AREAS IN EAST OF UKRAINE

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Wed, 04 May 2022 08:53:00 +0000

UK DONATES FLEET OF ARMOURED VEHICLES TO UKRAINE TO EVACUATE CIVILIANS FROM BESIEGED AREA

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According to UK Government;

UK to donate a fleet of 13 armoured vehicles to Ukraine to rescue civilians from besieged areas.
Vehicles will also transport key workers to rebuild vital infrastructure
Delivery of the highly specialised fleet is in direct response to a request from the Government of Ukraine
The UK is sending a fleet of 13 protective armoured vehicles to Ukraine, to safely evacuate people from the shelled areas in east of the country.

The steel-plated vehicles will be sent following a direct request from the Ukraine government for safe and resilient transport for civilians. They will also be used to transport officials from Ukrainian ministries to temporary command posts set up for government work and the rebuilding of key infrastructure, such as energy supplies, in besieged areas.

The Ukrainian police and the National Guard will also utilise the fleet to rebuild vital railway lines in the east of Ukraine.

The fleet is made up of highly specialised 4x4s that have been upgraded with armour to resist high velocity bullets, anti-personnel mines and improvised explosive devices – all tactics which have been used by Russian forces to slaughter civilians.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said:

The intentional targeting of innocent civilians is a war crime.

This latest donation of armoured vehicles will help protect innocent Ukrainians attempting to flee Russian shelling and support Ukrainian officials carrying out vital work.

The unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to have a massive human cost, including the murdering of innocent civilians and mass displacement of families, as well as the destruction to vital infrastructure including schools and hospitals. It is estimated that more than 12 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance with the actual figure likely to be much higher.

The vehicles, donated from the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office’s fleet, will start to arrive in the east of Ukraine in the coming days with UK government logistics teams working with partners on the ground to dispatch them as quickly as possible.

That package includes £220 million to provide medical supplies and basic necessities on the ground, saving lives and protecting vulnerable people. This includes support through the UN, the Red Cross and NGOs, including the DEC and UK-Med.

The UK has also sent a rapid donation of food supplies following a request from the government, committed to donating up to 42 ambulances to help bring vital lifesaving care, and sent more than 5 million medical items to support lifesaving work in Ukraine.

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COAST GUARD STOPPED A SUSPICIOUS VESSEL WITH ILLEGAL VENEZUELANS AND ALSO FOUND PACKAGES OF DRUGS ON BOARD

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Tue, 03 May 2022 11:09:00 +0000

DRUG AND HUMAN SMUGGLING?

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On April 30 2022 the Curacao Coast Guard team arrested a suspicious vessel with several people on board (in the morning). Following a pursuit and the use of warning shots, the boat was forced to stop. On board were five Venezuelans carrying drug packages. The Coast Guard Metal Shark steered the boat to the Coast Guard jetty, where the five men and the drug packages were handed over to the Curacao Police Force. The investigation in this case is still ongoing.

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WILL GERRIT SCHOTTE GO BACK TO JAIL IF HE DOES NOT PAY THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR OFFICE (OM) 1.8 MILLION GUILDERS IN TEN DAYS?

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Tue, 03 May 2022 10:53:00 +0000

10 DAYS TO PAY 1.8 MILLION

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Willemstad, Curacao. Allegedly the former Curacao Prime Minister: Gerrit Schotte (MFK political party) needs money. It seems that the former prime minister has to pay the Curacao Public Prosecution Office (OM) 1.8 million guilders within ten days. The funds will be added to the countries crime fund. The former prime minister has to pay based on the Babel confiscation case.

JAIL SENTENCE

The former prime minister was jailed (December 5, 2018) (in Centre for Correction and Detention prison (SDKK)) for, among other things, official bribery, co-authorship of forgery and co-authorship of money laundering. On appeal (July 2018), the sentence was upheld.

In the criminal case, Schotte was irrevocably sentenced to three years in prison for, among other things, official bribery, co-authorship of forgery, and co-authorship of money laundering. As an additional penalty, he was disqualified from the right to stand for election for a period of five years (2021-2026). In the criminal case, it was established that, among other things, he accepted a large sum of money, which was allegedly intended to induce him to do something in return, from an alleged Italian casino boss (Atlantis World Group (AWG) en BetPlus (BPlus)) and friend named: Francesco Corallo. We must note that in the past (2014) Francesco Corallo told a local newspaper that 'he had never personally given money to Gerrit Schotte'; "Not even for his political campaign."

THE MONEY

In this case, the Common Court ruled that Schotte obtained an advantage by accepting these gifts and for a similar act, the court confiscated (1,844,190.36 Antillean guilders).

Allegedly, in May 2019, Schotte's mother started a crowdfunding, soliciting public support, in the amount of 3.6 million guilders, which was understood to be part of the confiscation money plus attorney's fees.

Schotte just got out of prison more than a year ago (as of November 27, 2020). He apparently is appealing to his supporters, because if he doesn't pay, he would have to go to jail for another three years and according to him, apparently, a payment arrangement can be made, but it cannot be applied.

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CANADA IS INVESTING IN THE AUTO SECTOR WORKERS AND CLEAN FUTURE

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Tue, 03 May 2022 09:27:00 +0000

THE FUTURE FOR CANADIANS

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CANADA'S AUTO SECTOR

For decades, Canada's auto sector has been creating good, middle-class jobs and driving economic growth. Today (May 2nd 2022), as we continue to recover from the pandemic and accelerate our work to build a clean future, the auto sector plays a key role in supporting workers and helping us achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. By making smart investments, the Government of Canada is delivering clean air, good jobs, and a strong economy for generations of Canadians.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was joined today (May 2nd 2022) by the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, to announce a new federal investment in project funding for automaker Stellantis that will secure thousands of jobs and modernize assembly plants for the clean tech economy. This multi-billion dollar project from Stellantis will support plants in Windsor and Brampton, Ontario, implementing flexible vehicle platforms at both plants and increasing its production of electric vehicles (EV). The Government of Canada is investing up to $529 million into this project. The Province of Ontario is also supporting the project with an investment of up to $513 million.

Following another major manufacturing deal by Stellantis in March, this new investment is yet another strong vote of confidence in Canada's automotive sector and future as a global clean tech leader. This project includes EV production at its assembly plants and new research and development investments at its Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) in Windsor.

Today's announcement demonstrates Canada's continued strength in automotive production and is another step toward building a strong, healthy future for Canadians. This follows the release of the Government of Canada's 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan and Budget 2022, which propose measures to create thousands of new, good-paying jobs and grow the economy, all while fighting climate change.

QUOTES

"Today's deal on made-in-Canada electric vehicles is yet another investment in our workers and in our future. We're building a world-class Canadian auto industry for generations to come, an innovative economy, and a clean, strong future for everyone. This is what a healthy environment and a healthy economy looks like."

The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

"Today is yet another example that our plan to build Ontario is delivering huge wins for workers and communities all over this province. Ontario has everything it needs to be North America's auto manufacturing powerhouse once again. We are getting it done and ensuring that the cars of the future are made in Ontario by Ontario workers."

The Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario

"Today is a big win for Canadian workers, the future of Canada's auto sector, and the entire Canadian economy. With this historic investment for Stellantis to build thousands of electric vehicles every year, we are securing thousands of well-paying jobs in Windsor and Brampton. With a century of excellence by Canadian auto workers, today is one more step in our efforts to build a sustainable economy of the future that is part of Canada's path to net-zero."

The Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

"Canada has the opportunity to drive the clean energy future by building up our manufacturing of clean technologies like ZEVs. Today's announcement will help ensure that we continue to lead the global fight against climate change, and will put more Canadians in the driver's seat on the road to a net-zero future."

The Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources

"These investments re-affirm our long-term commitment to Canada and represent an important step as we move toward zero-emission vehicles that deliver on our customers' desire for innovative, clean, safe and affordable mobility. We're grateful to both the federal and provincial governments for their shared vision to create a sustainable future. And to Unifor and our workforce for their support in helping ensure the viability of our Canadian operations for the long term."

Mark Stewart, Chief Operating Officer, Stellantis North America

QUICK FACTS

Stellantis' investment will support the creation of a state-of-the-art Battery Pack Testing Facility for North America at the Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) in Windsor, which will further secure Canada's position as a leader in EV innovation. Activities at the ARDC are already underway, with an addition to the existing building to be complete by the end of 2023.

The Government of Canada recently released the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Canada's Next Steps for Clean Air and a Strong Economy, an ambitious and achievable sector-by-sector approach for Canada to reach its new climate target of cutting emissions by at least 40 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, and to put us on track toward our goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

The Government of Canada is putting in place a sales mandate that will ensure that 100 per cent of new light-duty vehicle sales are zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Accelerating the ZEV target will support Canada's commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and its pledge at the United Nations 2019 Climate Action Summit.

Budget 2022 proposes an investment of $1.7 billion to extend the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles Program until March 2025 and broadening eligibility under the program to include more vehicle models.

In support of the government's objective of adding 50,000 ZEV chargers to Canada's network, Budget 2022 provides an additional $400 million to Natural Resources Canada for deploying zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, complemented by $500 million that Canada's Infrastructure Bank will invest in large-scale ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure that is revenue generating and in the public interest.

The auto sector in Canada supports nearly 500,000 workers in Canada, contributes $16 billion annually to Canada's gross domestic product, and is one of the country's largest export industries.

The auto industry around the world is in a period of rapid transformation to electrification. The Government of Canada is providing support to facilitate this transition here at home. Canada competes globally and in North America for these investments and this support ensures that the country's auto sector remains competitive, and is secured for the future.

Stellantis is a leading global automaker and mobility provider that offers clean, connected, affordable and safe mobility solutions. Its ambitious electrification and software strategies and the creation of an innovative ecosystem of strategic, game-changing partnerships are driving its transformation into a sustainable mobility tech company.

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STRATEGIC CIVIL NUCLEAR COOPERATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND ARMENIA? DOES IT HAVE TO DO WITH THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR?

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Tue, 03 May 2022 09:03:00 +0000

THE SIGNING CEREMONY

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Willemstad, Curacao. According to the US, on May 2nd 2022 Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation for a Ceremony.

THE SIGNATURE

SECRETARY BLINKEN: “Good afternoon, everyone. It is a great pleasure to welcome the foreign minister from Armenia here to the State Department, to the United States. Ararat, it's very good to be with you today, to be with your entire team. We just had a very good dialogue, exchange between us, and indeed a big part of the purpose of these meetings is to relaunch the Strategic Dialogue between the United States and Armenia that was suspended because of COVID. This is a very important vehicle by which we can continue to deepen and strengthen our relationship to pursue new areas of cooperation and collaboration, and we're very pleased to be able to do that now.

At the same time, we will shortly be signing this Memorandum of Understanding on nuclear cooperation. This too, for the United States and Armenia, opens new cooperative paths and, I think, can also serve to strengthen very much the bilateral relationship between us.

I just want to take this opportunity as we're sitting here to, in the first instance, praise the leadership of the prime minister and his government, the democratic reforms that they've been pursuing, the progress that continues to be made – but also to very much welcome the dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and to express real appreciation for the vision and the courage and the flexibility that the prime minister and Armenia have been showing in this process working toward what we all want, which is a lasting peace.

And finally, let me say, Mr. Minister, to you, to all of your colleagues, it's – it really is a great pleasure being able to work with you as we work to strengthen and deepen our relations. These are challenging times in many, many ways, and they're challenging for Armenia, but know that you have a strong and true friend and partner in the United States. Welcome.”

FOREIGN MINISTER MIRZOYAN: “Thank you. Dear Secretary Blinken, it is a great pleasure for me to be here. Thank you for your invitation and also for a very warm welcome. This year we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries, and during these years we have succeeded to build very strong relations based on common and shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

Now after the democratic Velvet Revolution of 2018, through joint efforts, we elevated the level of our collaboration, cooperation to Strategic Dialogue. And it is very significant that I am here also in scope of the capstone session of the Strategic Dialogue. And during this session, we focused on our democratic reforms, justice reforms, cooperation in banking sphere, looking ways of deepening cooperation in the sphere of defense, and of course prevention and fight against corruption, and many other areas. And we appreciate United States efforts to support our reforms.

Armenia also appreciate United States support for developing Armenia's energy sector, and I was talking about – I was speaking also about exploring new areas, and here it will be honor for me to sign with you the Memorandum of Understanding on our civil nuclear cooperation.

And I also want to note that we value our partnership aimed at peace and stability in our region, and in this regard I want to highlight the important role the United States of America play as a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, which has a mandate from the international community to facilitate a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. I also appreciate United States support through the Armenia-Turkish normalization process and United States strong stance on the recognition on the condemnation of the Armenian genocide and confirmation of this stance this year, too.

Thank you very much.”

SECRETARY BLINKEN: “Thank you.”

(The Memorandum of Understanding is signed.)

SECRETARY BLINKEN: “Thank you very much. Good to be with you.”

FOREIGN MINISTER MIRZOYAN: “Thank you.”

Nuclear Cooperation MOUs are diplomatic mechanisms that strengthen and expand strategic ties between the United States and a partner country by providing a framework for cooperation and a mutually aligned approach to nonproliferation on civil nuclear issues and for engagement between experts from government, industry, national laboratories, and academic institutions.

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THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE INTERIM PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA, JUAN GUAIDO, SPOKE BY PHONE, TO DISCUSS DEMOCRACY IN VENEZUELA, VENEZUELA'S ELECTIONS AND IT'S RIGHTS AND FREEDOM

noreply@blogger.com (JJosephaNews) — Tue, 03 May 2022 08:38:00 +0000

THE CALL BETWEEN THE US STATES SECRETARY AND JUAN GUAIDO

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According to the US Spokesperson Ned Price; “Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today (May 2nd 2022) with Venezuelan Interim President Juan Guaidó to underscore the importance of a peaceful restoration of democracy in Venezuela, free and fair elections, and respect for the rights and freedoms of all Venezuelans. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the talks between the Maduro regime and the Unitary Platform as the best path for a return to democracy and for resolving Venezuela's humanitarian crisis. The Secretary also reiterated U.S. support for the 2015 democratically elected National Assembly and for Guaidó as the Interim President of Venezuela.”

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CURAÇAO WORLD CUP 2026: HOW THE BLUE WAVE MADE FOOTBALL HISTORY

CURAÇAO'S WORLD CUP MOMENT: HOW THE BLUE WAVE MADE HISTORY IN 2026

A HISTORIC FIRST APPEARANCE

THE WORLD CUP BEGAN AGAINST GERMANY

A DIFFERENT CURAÇAO SHOWS AGAINST ECUADOR

THE DRAW KEPT CURAÇAO'S DREAM ALIVE

CÔTE D'IVOIRE ENDS CURAÇAO'S KNOCKOUT DREAM

MORE THAN THREE MATCHES

ELOY ROOM AND THE VALUE OF EXPERIENCE

LIVANO COMENENCIA'S PLACE IN HISTORY

WHAT COMES NEXT FOR CURAÇAO FOOTBALL?

TURNING WORLD CUP INSPIRATION INTO LONG-TERM PROGRESS

A WORLD CUP CAMPAIGN CURAÇAO CAN BUILD ON

CURAÇAO HEALTH SERVICES IN 2026: THE CHALLENGE OF MEETING TOMORROW'S NEEDS

CURAÇAO HEALTHCARE UNDER PRESSURE: CAN THE ISLAND MEET FUTURE DEMANDS?

CURAÇAO HAS A MODERN CENTRAL HOSPITAL

DEMAND FOR CARE REMAINS A MAJOR CHALLENGE

STAFFING IS PART OF THE EQUATION

THE HEALTH OF THE POPULATION ALSO MATTERS

TECHNOLOGY IS CREATING NEW POSSIBILITIES

RESEARCH COULD HELP SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION OF CARE

PRIMARY CARE CAN HELP REDUCE PRESSURE ON THE HOSPITAL

WAITING TIMES REMAIN AN IMPORTANT MEASURE OF ACCESS

THE FUTURE WILL REQUIRE MORE THAN A BIGGER HOSPITAL

CAN CURAÇAO MEET FUTURE HEALTHCARE DEMANDS?

WHO IS REALLY BENEFITING FROM CURAÇAO’S TOURISM GROWTH?

CURAÇAO TOURISM BOOM: WHO BENEFITS MOST FROM THE ISLAND'S GROWTH?

CURAÇAO'S TOURISM BOOM IS STILL GAINING MOMENTUM

HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATION ARE AMONG THE FIRST TO BENEFIT

RESTAURANTS, BARS AND LOCAL FOOD BUSINESSES ALSO SHARE THE BENEFIT

TRANSPORTATION AND TOUR OPERATORS ARE PART OF THE SAME CHAIN

LOCAL WORKERS ARE A CRITICAL PART OF THE TOURISM ECONOMY

INVESTORS AND PROPERTY DEVELOPERS ARE ALSO BENEFITING

CRUISE TOURISM CREATES A DIFFERENT KIND OF ECONOMIC BENEFIT

SMALL BUSINESSES COULD HAVE THE MOST TO GAIN

QUALITY, NOT JUST QUANTITY, MAY DETERMINE WHO BENEFITS

BUT TOURISM GROWTH ALSO HAS COSTS

THE REAL WINNER SHOULD BE THE WIDER CURAÇAO ECONOMY

WHO BENEFITS MOST FROM CURAÇAO'S TOURISM BOOM?

THE BIGGER QUESTION FOR CURAÇAO

FROM MORE VISITORS TO MORE VALUE

CURAÇAO AIRPORT GROWTH: HOW RISING PASSENGER TRAFFIC IS SHAPING THE ISLAND'S FUTURE

CURAÇAO AIRPORT EXPANSION: WHAT GROWING PASSENGER NUMBERS MEAN FOR THE ISLAND

PASSENGER NUMBERS HAVE REACHED A NEW LEVEL

THE AIRPORT IS ALREADY CLOSE TO ITS PUBLISHED DESIGN CAPACITY

THE CURRENT EXPANSION IS FOCUSED ON DEPARTING PASSENGERS

TOURISM IS ADDING PRESSURE TO THE AIR TRANSPORT SYSTEM

THE AIRPORT IS ALSO SEEING MORE SEAT CAPACITY

GROWTH IS NOT ONLY ABOUT TOURISTS

WHY CARGO COULD BECOME MORE IMPORTANT

MORE CAPACITY DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY MEAN BETTER CONNECTIVITY

THE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE WILL BECOME MORE IMPORTANT

CAN THE ISLAND KEEP EXPANDING WITHOUT LOSING QUALITY?

WHAT COULD HAPPEN NEXT?

THE BIGGER QUESTION FOR CURAÇAO

CURAÇAO ECONOMY 2026: TOURISM, GROWTH AND THE ROAD AHEAD

CURAÇAO ECONOMY 2026: CAN TOURISM-LED GROWTH CONTINUE?

CURAÇAO'S ECONOMY CONTINUES TO GROW

TOURISM REMAINS AT THE CENTER OF THE GROWTH STORY

STRONG GROWTH DOES NOT MEAN THE RISKS HAVE DISAPPEARED

WHY A SMALL ISLAND ECONOMY REMAINS VULNERABLE

CAN TOURISM CARRY THE ECONOMY ALONE?

INVESTMENT COULD HELP CHANGE THE ECONOMIC MIX

WHAT DOES ECONOMIC GROWTH MEAN FOR RESIDENTS?

THE 2026 OUTLOOK IS POSITIVE, BUT MORE MODERATE

THE BIGGER QUESTION FOR CURAÇAO

CAN TOURISM-LED GROWTH BECOME BROADER ECONOMIC GROWTH?

CURAÇAO TOURISM GROWTH

HOW MANY VISITORS CAN THE ISLAND SUSTAIN?

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TOURISM GROWTH BRINGS A NEW CHALLENGE

WHAT DOES TOURISM CARRYING CAPACITY MEAN?

TOURISM REMAINS AN IMPORTANT ECONOMIC DRIVER

INFRASTRUCTURE IS PART OF THE TOURISM EQUATION

RESIDENTS ARE ALSO PART OF THE DISCUSSION

PROTECTING THE NATURAL RESOURCES THAT ATTRACT VISITORS

PARLIAMENT TO DISCUSS TOURISM CARRYING CAPACITY

THE QUESTION MAY NOT BE SIMPLY "HOW MANY?"

CURAÇAO'S NEXT TOURISM CHALLENGE

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