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Bloem loses his court case against Today newspaper
- December 01, 2011 3:01 PM
PHILIPSBURG - Attorney at law Jairo Bloem has lost the injunction he filed against Today newspaper because he believed his honour and good reputation had been tarnished in two articles that were published on the Bobby Velasquez rape case.
PwC advises Dutch Caribbean to act jointly in their tax affairs
- December 01, 2011 2:58 PM
PHILIPSBURG--Since the constitutional changes of October 10, 2010, fiscal relations between the Dutch countries have changed and it would be wise to join hands in the negotiations with "big brother" the Netherlands to arrive at an optimal new fiscal agreement, according to PricewaterhouseCooper PwC associates operating in the region.
Simpson Bay Resort ordered to adhere to labour agreement
- December 01, 2011 2:44 PM
PHILIPSBURG--"Fantastic" and "courageous" said attorney at law Maarten Le Poole after it became known the judge of the Court of First Instance had suspended implementation of an Appeals Court ruling that could have had dramatic consequences for almost 200 workers of Simpson Bay Resort (former Pelican Resort Club).
Signature Flight acquires Arrindell Aviation Services
- December 01, 2011 2:41 PM
ST. MAARTEN-Signature Flight Support strengthened its foothold in the Caribbean with the announcement that it has acquired a majority stake in Arrindell Aviation Services N.V. (AAS).
Government holds Parke Shon Mani responsible for flooding
- December 01, 2011 2:34 PM
During an inspection at the residential Parke Shon Mani, DOW discovered defects in the construction of the drainage system and stated the following.
"Barbados not a tax haven!"
- November 21, 2011 6:43 AM
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados--France's president Nicholas Sarkozy has named Barbados among 11 so-called tax havens which he says will be shunned by the international community.
Appeals Court once again voids decision in resort workers case
- November 11, 2011 5:04 AM
PHILIPSBURG--While repairing what Workers Institute for Organised Labour (WIFOL) lawyers had called a "judicial error," the Appeals Court issued a new ruling on Monday in which it once again declared null and void the Simpson Bay Resort (former Pelican Resort Club) workers' victory of February 8 over Simpson Bay Resort Management Company BV (SBRMC) and Royal Resorts Management Company Ltd.
Bas Roorda to contest legitimacy of dismissal
- November 11, 2011 4:49 AM
PHILIPSBURG--Former head of the Finance Department Bas Roorda will appear in court again on Wednesday in his pledge against what he considers his illegitimate dismissal by Country St. Maarten.
New name
- November 09, 2011 4:40 PM
As of 1 November the Curaçao based firm of attorneys and partners Jeroen de Baar, Ursus van Bemmelen and William ten Veen changed its office name to BBV Legal.
"Hoe MOT dat?"
- October 24, 2011 7:41 AM
On 20 October mr Karel Frielink, President of the Curacao Bar Association, held a lecture at the meeting of the AJV (Antillean Lawyers Association) entitled ‘Hoe MOT dat?’
Adaptation of law on business licenses
- October 24, 2011 7:38 AM
THE HAGUE--The Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation has adapted the law on establishment of companies BES.
Government needs more time to investigate violations
- October 24, 2011 7:35 AM
The Court discussed the government’s request this morning to defer the implementation of the Isla-judgment of September 1st in which the judge decided the government had to maintain the nuisance permit for the refinery.
Convention 10-10-'11 A year after and ahead...
- October 24, 2011 7:26 AM
Exactly one year after the dismantling of the Netherlands Antilles, law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne organized the convention “10-10-'11, A year after and ahead...” together with the Amsterdam law firm Van Doorne.
Retailers win appeal over sale of decoded products
- October 24, 2011 7:12 AM
PHILIPSBURG--Diageo, the world's leading premium drinks business, has lost another battle in court against six Front Street retailers it had accused of illegally selling decoded products.
THE ENFORCEMENT OF A JUDGEMENT BY THE COURTS IN CURACAO
- October 06, 2011 10:16 AM
Judgments are immediately enforceable most of the time
According to Article 55, par. 1 of the Curacao Code of Civil Procedure, opposition (in the case of a default judgment) or appeal (in the event of adversarial proceedings) prevent the enforcement (execution) of a judgment unless the decision is ‘enforceable notwithstanding opposition or appeal’ a.k.a. a judgment which is declared ‘immediately enforceable’ (‘uitvoerbaar bij voorraad is verklaard’).
Outstanding theses awarded during ceremony University of Aruba
- October 06, 2011 9:55 AM
ORANJESTAD – No less than three students of the University of Aruba received special recognition for the quality of their theses. A tradition that started with law firm VanEps Kunneman VanDoorne.
Kingdom Council gives Curaçao chance to review damaging report .
- October 06, 2011 9:50 AM
THE HAGUE--The Kingdom Council of Ministers decided in an extraordinary session on Tuesday to give the Government and Parliament of Curaçao a chance to first express themselves on the Rosenmöller report.
Amendments tax law become effective
- October 06, 2011 9:29 AM
The Tax Department Caribbean Netherlands launched a campaign to inform the taxpayers on the various amendments in the Tax law BES that is to become effective on 1 October.
Parliament still request advice on BOB Law
- October 06, 2011 9:23 AM
The Minister of Justice, Elmer Wilsoe (PS) adjusted the draft for the National Regulation Exceptional Tracking Authorities (BOB) on certain points.
Parliament to discuss Law Social Compulsory Training tomorrow
- October 06, 2011 9:19 AM
ORANJESTAD — The parliament is to discuss the law Social Compulsory Training tomorrow. If the law is approved, the first group of twenty deprived youngsters will start the training this month.