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Countries Curaçao and St. Maarten to handle civil code amendments
- September 23, 2010 9:57 AM
The Central Committee of Parliament on Tuesday decided to put the handling of the law proposals to amend the Civil Code in the hands of the Parliaments of new countries St. Maarten and Curaçao.
Executive Council acts against the law
- September 17, 2010 5:19 AM
“There is a legal procedure for dismissal of directors which has to be observed. Dismissal is not possible just like that.” says Mayesi Hammoud, of law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne.
Bureau Telecom, Post to St. Maarten
- September 16, 2010 6:26 AM
Minister of Tele communications Patrick Illidge and Commissioner of Tele communications Frans Richardson signed the protocol to officially transfer the tasks and responsibilities of the Bureau of Telecommunications and Post (BT&P) to St. Maarten from the Central Government on Wednesday.
Privatisation foundation Curaçao to be dissolved
- September 16, 2010 5:38 AM
Curaçao's privatisation foundation "StIP" will definitely be dissolved, said the new Commissioner of Finance Ivar Asjes (PS).
"We did it"
- September 15, 2010 11:33 AM
We did it and it will really happen now." That was the gist of Prime Minister Emily de Jongh-Elhage's address at the opening of the last legislative year of the Antillean Parliament, which will last less than a month.
Equal rights for same-sex couples on BES islands
- September 15, 2010 11:11 AM
THE HAGUE--Same-sex couples married outside the Netherlands living in Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba will have the same rights as those who tied the knot in the Netherlands, and so will their possible adopted children.
European Court Limits Attorney-Client Privilege for In-House Counsel
- September 15, 2010 9:43 AM
In a blow to multinational businesses and their in-house counsel, the European Court of Justice on Tuesday held that communications between company management and in-house lawyers are not protected from disclosure or discovery in competition law cases or investigations by the European Commission.
New lawyer at VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne
- September 15, 2010 8:13 AM
As per 1 September Sabine Altena is working as an attorney at law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne.
VBC pleased with Final RTC
- September 14, 2010 1:37 PM
Of course, the Association Business Community Curaçao (VBC) could not fail to notice that during the Final Round Table Conference in The Hague this week, one agreed that the National Law to amend the Charter in connection with the dismantlement of the Netherlands Antilles becomes effective on October 10th next.
Development UNA-vision in theme of synergy
- September 14, 2010 1:14 PM
The new academic year at the University of the Netherlands Antilles (UNA) was heralded yesterday entirely in accordance with the tradition. Within this framework, rector magnificus Miguel Goede offered a view on the development of the UNA’s vision for the next ten years.
New Executive Council pleased with results RTC
- September 14, 2010 10:53 AM
Curaçao's MFK/PS/MAN Executive Council is pleased with the results achieved at the final Round Table Conference (RTC) in The Hague last week.
Prison union wants to take Minister of Justice to court
- September 13, 2010 12:39 PM
PHILIPSBURG--Prison union ABVO (St. Maarten) plans to take Antillean Justice Minister Magali Jacoba to court over what it calls her refusal to ensure guards here receive promotions.
Antilles sign papers on assets, liabilities division
- September 13, 2010 12:30 PM
THE HAGUE--The Netherlands Antilles and the Netherlands on Wednesday signed three mutual arrangements relating to the division of assets and liabilities of the country Netherlands Antilles.
Good Corporate Governance op Curacao: einde aan de politieke benoemings- en ontslagcaroussel!
- September 13, 2010 7:41 AM
Het Land en het Eilandgebied bedienen zich al decennia van een benoemings- en ontslagcarrousel waar het gaat om bestuurders en commissarissen van overheidsvennootschappen en –stichtingen.
Merger TMF and Equity Trust
- September 12, 2010 1:24 PM
Private equity group Doughty Hanson aims to create the world’s biggest offshore fund administration group by acquiring Equity Trust for €350m (£289m) from its buy-out owner Candover and merging it with TMF, the Dutch business that it owns.
Broad support for 10-10-10
- September 09, 2010 3:40 PM
THE HAGUE--October 10, the date for new constitutional relations in the Dutch Kingdom, has received broad support from the Second Chamber. The liberal democratic VVD party supported the process after all.
Smaller islands object to fiscal amendments
- September 09, 2010 3:36 PM
THE HAGUE--Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba are against the Dutch Second Chamber amendments to the future fiscal laws of their islands. They asked Parliament for consideration.
Parliament supports Charter amendment
- September 08, 2010 12:05 PM
THE HAGUE--The Dutch Second Chamber indicated its support for the Implementation Kingdom Decree to amend the Charter during a crucial debate Tuesday evening.
STANDARDS OF DUE PROCESS APPLICABLE IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN
- September 07, 2010 3:41 PM
The Supreme Court applies strict standards
In respect of the standards of due process applicable in the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (EVRM) applies, including article 6, which safeguards the right of due process.
Constitutional affairs obstacle for coalition
- September 07, 2010 1:21 PM
The constitutional changes taking effect on 10-10-10 were the main stumbling block during hours of negotiating in which the political leaders of MFK, PS and MAN finally reached an agreement on a new Executive Council of Curaçao that can count on the support of 11 of the 21 Island Council members.