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PREJUDICED INTERESTS OF MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS IN THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES
- March 16, 2010 5:01 AM
They may force the company to take-over their shares
Article 2:251(1) of the Netherlands Antilles Civil Code reads as follows: “A shareholder of registered shares, whose rights or interests are prejudiced to such an extent, by the conduct of the company or one or more co-shareholders, that a continuation of his shareholding cannot reasonably be required of him, may institute a claim against the company for withdrawal, demanding that his shares be acquired against payment in cash”.
New Curacao Room Tax
- March 16, 2010 4:43 AM
The Island Ordinance on Lodging Tax or Room Tax (“Eilandsverordening Logeergastenbelasting Curaçao 2009 ”) became effective as of 1 January 2010.
Attorney Cornegoor cleared in harbour affair
- March 12, 2010 5:13 AM
ROTTERDAM - Today the Court in Rotterdam has cleared attorney Jacob Cornegoor from the charges of among others forgery in the Rotterdam harbour affair.
Antilles to abolish capital punishment
- March 11, 2010 4:07 AM
Capital punishment for heinous crimes is possible in the Netherlands Antilles, but this section of the Penal Code has never been used in the more than fifty years of the country's existence, and it never will, once Parliament moves to strike it off the books next week.
Law regulating termination of Parliament-membership is ready
- March 11, 2010 4:03 AM
The draft, which regulates the termination of the membership of the Parliament of the future Country Curaçao, is ready.
BES laws approved
- March 11, 2010 3:59 AM
THE HAGUE--The Dutch Second Chamber on Tuesday approved the first batch of laws for the BES islands Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. Party for Freedom PVV and the one-member Verdonk faction voted against. The same sex marriage, abortion, euthanasia amendments were approved as well. Christian Union (CU) and the reformed SGP party voted against.
Green light Stock Exchange
- March 11, 2010 3:38 AM
DCSX will trade in listed securities before the end of the first quarter of 2010.
Outgoing Minister of Finance Ersilia de Lannooy (PNP) has granted Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange N.V. (DCSX) the long-awaited stock exchange license.
Young professionals
- March 10, 2010 6:20 AM
Each year, the financial statements of the Maduro & Curiel's Bank N.V. (MCB) have a topic. This year, it is dedicated to “all young and energetic professionals”.
Court case against ISLA workers has ended..
- March 10, 2010 6:10 AM
... after signing agreement at Executive Council.
Yesterday afternoon, the court case with all parties involved in the strike of the Isla workers ended around 6 p.m., when Judge De Kort received the agreement signed between parties.
Fayad buys Isa bakery
- March 10, 2010 6:03 AM
Elissar Investment BV of the local businessman Jean Fayad has bought the majority of the shares in Panaderia Isa NV, the largest bread bakery in Curaçao, domiciled at Stoppelweg.
Successful takeover
- March 10, 2010 5:57 AM
Law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne assisted Windward Insurance Solutions B.V. (“WIS”) with the successful takeover of the Netherlands Antilles insurance company Pearl General Insurance N.V. (“PGI”) and the Netherlands Antilles insurance broker Verzekeringswinkel Pearl N.V. (“VWP”).
Lezing Recente Ontwikkelingen in Telecommunicatie
- March 09, 2010 6:34 AM
Recente ontwikkleingen in Telecommunicatie:over eigendom van en vergoeding voor frequenties door Eric de Vries d.d. 26 juni 2009.
Interview met mr. A. de Windt: sporter, onderwijzer, docent en advocaat
- March 09, 2010 4:44 AM
door mr. Caroline Fiévez
Mr. de Windt is een doorzetter. Als mens en als advocaat. Na een hersenbloeding, nu ruim twee jaar geleden, werkt hij nog steeds. Zij het dat mr. de Windt het wel wat rustiger aandoet. Als gepensioneerd docent vindt mr. de Windt het vooral leuk om zo nu en dan juridisch interessante zaken te doen. Hij zoekt het werk echter niet op.
Antilles dossier not on the "controversial" list
- March 09, 2010 4:33 AM
THE HAGUE--The Antilles dossier and the constitutional reform process for now are not "controversial" subjects in the Dutch Parliament's Second Chamber. This means that the legislation proposals to realise new constitutional relations will be handled under the current caretaker government.
Questions on tax evasion via Antilles
- March 09, 2010 4:00 AM
THE HAGUE--Three Dutch Labour Party PvdA Members of Parliament (MPs) are seeking clarity on reports that US defence companies and possibly even the Pentagon use the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba and the Netherlands to evade taxes.
Lt. Governors applaud Berkel on appointment
- March 08, 2010 6:44 AM
SABA -- Lt. Governors of the Netherlands Antilles have congratulated acting Lt. Governor of St. Eustatius, Gerald Berkel, on his appointment to the post of Lt. Governor of the island, effective 1 April.
Beef up RST, says Remkes
- March 08, 2010 6:28 AM
THE HAGUE--The Kingdom Detective Team RST on Antillean islands should be boosted and legally secured, said Member of Dutch Parliament (MP) Johan Remkes of the liberal democratic VVD party on Thursday.
Serious interest for take-over of Girobank
- March 05, 2010 9:38 AM
There is a large chance that the majority of the shares from the Girobank will change hands. The Venezuelan bank Totalbank, currently with a majority interest in the Girobank, wants to sell the shares.
MOT St. Maarten is up and running
- March 05, 2010 6:05 AM
COLE BAY -- Unusual Transactions Reporting Department MOT St. Maarten officially opened for business in Puerta del Sol on Thursday morning. The opening was preceded by an information session for new reporting entities such as jewellery stores, notaries, lawyers and others Wednesday evening.
M.T. Eagle Valencia to remain in St. Eustatius
- March 05, 2010 5:56 AM
In its judgment in summary proceedings of 2 March 2010 the Appellate Court denied the claim of Great Elephant Corporation against Eleni Efta Special Maritime Enterprises to lift the attachment on bunkers on board of the m.t. EAGLE VALENCIA presently in St. Eustatius.