Curaçao's electricity supply more stable after Aqualectra improvements

The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) of Curaçao has published the results of its 2025 Business Conditions Survey on its official website. The survey is designed to gather current information on business developments, the overall economic situation, and entrepreneur opinions regarding the investment climate on the island. The data collected provides a snapshot of how local business owners perceive the economy and the conditions for investing in Curaçao. Such surveys are a key tool for policymakers, economists, and investors to assess economic health and identify trends. The publication of this data gives stakeholders up-to-date insight into how the business community views current economic conditions. The findings are accessible to the public through the CBS website, supporting transparency and informed decision-making.

Bird breeders on Curaçao are looking to begin exporting birds, according to Stanley Ignacio, president of the local bird enthusiasts association De Vogelvriend. The initiative comes with the international CITES treaty — the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species — as a guiding framework for any such exports. The Government Nature Management department (GMN) has been providing De Vogelvriend members with information relevant to CITES compliance. This suggests that authorities are engaged in early-stage discussions and education around the regulatory requirements for bird exports. The development signals a potential new niche economic activity for the island, though formal export operations have not yet begun. Compliance with CITES would be essential to ensure that any exported birds are not protected or endangered species, and that international trade standards are met.

The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) has announced that its newly implemented crisis protocol demonstrated effectiveness during recent geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Iran. The protocol was put to the test as regional instability created potential risks for the financial systems of Curaçao and Sint Maarten, both of which rely on the CBCS for monetary oversight. The central bank reported that the framework allowed for a coordinated and measured response to external pressures that could have disrupted local banking and currency stability. The CBCS did not specify the exact nature of the threats but indicated that the protocol enabled swift communication and decision-making among key financial stakeholders. The announcement signals confidence from the central bank in its crisis preparedness infrastructure ahead of any future geopolitical or economic shocks. This is particularly relevant given Curaçao's geographic proximity to Venezuela and its historically close economic ties to the region. The CBCS indicated it will continue refining the protocol based on lessons learned from these events.