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A local politician identified as McWilliam is raising concerns about why the call center operations of Curaçao's local online gaming sector are not based on the island. According to the report, these call centers are apparently located in Malta, where they provide employment to foreign nationals rather than to residents of Curaçao. This means that despite online gaming being a licensed and regulated industry operating out of Curaçao, the associated service jobs are being created elsewhere. McWilliam is questioning this arrangement, arguing that these positions should be generating employment opportunities for people on the island. The online gaming industry is a significant part of Curaçao's economy, making the offshoring of its support operations a notable concern for local labor advocates. The situation highlights a broader debate about whether Curaçao is fully capitalizing on the economic benefits of its online gaming licensing framework. No official government response to McWilliam's inquiry has been reported yet.

Rottumhuys Caribbean, a well-known furniture and interior design store located in Mahaai, Curaçao, is currently hiring for a position that combines a passion for interior design with professional sales and advisory work. The store is recognized for offering more than just furniture — customers visit for curated inspiration and personalized interior advice. The open vacancy is suited for someone with a genuine eye for design who wants to turn that passion into a career. Rottumhuys Caribbean has established itself as a destination for home styling on the island, making this role relevant to the local creative and retail sector. The job posting signals continued business activity and staffing growth at the Mahaai location. Interested candidates with a flair for interiors and customer engagement are encouraged to apply.

The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) issued a warning in early July that unlicensed lotteries are still operating on the island, highlighting concerns about unfair competition in the gambling sector. The CGA oversees the licensing of online gaming operators based in Curaçao, a jurisdiction that has long served as a hub for international online gambling companies. Unlike the Netherlands, which has a tightly controlled and relatively limited licensing framework under its Remote Gambling Act, Curaçao operates on a much larger scale, issuing licenses to a significantly higher number of online gaming operators worldwide. The presence of unlicensed lottery operations undermines the regulated market and creates an uneven playing field for licensed businesses. The CGA's warning signals an ongoing challenge for the island's gaming authority to enforce compliance and crack down on operators circumventing the licensing system. This distinction in regulatory approach between Curaçao and the Netherlands is increasingly relevant as both jurisdictions face scrutiny over consumer protection and market integrity in online gambling.