Carmabi receives funds for research The Carmabi Research Institute, which focuses on studies in the maritime field, has received a subsidy through the NWO program of 7,5 million guilders. CARMABI, originally short for the Caribbean Marine Biological Institute was founded in 1955 and has remained the largest field station in the Southern Caribbean dedicated to … Read More
Documentary Underwater Kukuku The documentary “Curacao Underwater Kunuku” is now showing in movie theaters The Movies Otrabanda. This short 30 minute documentary was shot in 8 days last year. Captured along the coast from east point to the west point. It’s a virtual underwater trip of 100 km long. Through the underwater images, the makers … Read More
Last month, the Council of Ministers of Curacao approved a marina strategy for the future. In the neighborhoods of Zakito and Santa Martha, two large harbors will be developed for pleasure yachts. According to Minister of Economic Development Steven Martina, this development is expected to lead to 300 new direct and indirect jobs. To realize … Read More
Children’s Rights Film Festival Caribbean UNICEF has chosen a school on Curacao as the winner of its Children’s Rights Film Festival. The virtual prize was awarded on November 21, 2020 by Lisette Welles who represented UNICEF Dutch Caribbean for this festival. The organization that stands up for the rights of citizens in the world organized … Read More
Check out the 12th edition of the Curacao Events Magazine online! This unique magazine was created to better communicate to tourists all that Curacao has to offer. The publication is full of stunning photo’s and articles about what to do, what to visit and where to dine. The magazine is publicized by Current Publications under … Read More
The new coaching magazine is out, number 1 of 2020. Dutch readers can access the magazine online via the link below. Coaching magazine is published by ABCourant in Curacao. The magazine focuses on various topics related to business development, developments within the island economy and personal development. Read Magazine online >
UniArte is a non-profit organization that organizes projects and meetings, stimulating artistic development and public interaction. Besides sharing contemporary art, UniArte activates conversations about the Caribbean Region and its context. The foundation orginized the following events in june 2020: 25 June | 16:00-17:00 GEOGRAPHIES OF FREEDOM by Miguel Peres Dos Santos and Egbert Alejandro Martina … Read More
WeConnect wants to inspire young professionals in the Antilles through their series “Den Spòtlait”. Students and young professionals have their say and give their opinion. They focus on the topics of personal development and economic development of the islands. Tanja Fraai business leader of the WeConnect Foundation wants to contribute and empower this group through … Read More
July 2015 the Curacao Growth Fund was established. The equity for this fund was acquired via Curacao’s main local pension fund and a private investment company. This fund is a fully local operated investment partner for companies located in Curacao. The Growth Funds aims to boost the local economy and welcomes new investors. The types … Read More
The Curacao Film Office has an extensive website to attract producers within the film and advertising industry. This economic pillar can become an important source of income for Curacao. The website provides information about local production companies and freelancers in this branch. You can also find information about permits and locations. The Film Office is … Read More
