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Cura'ao Chronicle | Court Gives Final Green Light for Gran "an'ri Apartment Project in Jan Sofat
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (245+ words) WILLEMSTAD " The Gemeenschappelijk Hof van Justitie has given final approval for the Gran "an'ri apartment project in Jan Sofat, clearing the way for the construction of a residential complex consisting of 28 apartments. The project will be spread across six buildings…...
Cura'ao Chronicle | Court Intervenes at Esperamos Supermarket Group, Appoints Temporary Managing Director
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (242+ words) WILLEMSTAD " The Gemeenschappelijk Hof van Justitie has intervened in the affairs of Cura'ao supermarket group Esperamos by appointing a temporary managing director with decisive voting power. The court said there are sufficient grounds to order an investigation into the company's…...
Cura'ao Chronicle | Major Security Operation at Cura'ao Airport Targets Illegal Weapons and Drugs
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (161+ words) WILLEMSTAD " A large-scale security operation aimed at tackling crime and strengthening public safety was carried out this week at Cura'ao International Airport as part of ongoing efforts to combat criminal activity that authorities say is destabilizing the community. The joint…...
Cura'ao Chronicle | Judge Suspends Permit for Baoase Resort Expansion, Orders Immediate Halt to Sea Works
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (200+ words) WILLEMSTAD " A judge under Cura'ao's Administrative Jurisdiction Ordinance (LAR) has suspended a permit granted by the Ministry of Health, Environment and Nature (GMN) for marine works related to the expansion of Baoase Luxury Resort, ordering all activities in the sea…...
Cura'ao Chronicle | Inheritance Delays in Cura'ao Spark Frustration as Cases Stretch for Years
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (405+ words) WILLEMSTAD " Long waiting times in inheritance procedures are causing growing frustration in Cura'ao, with some cases taking months or even years to resolve, leaving heirs without access to assets and funds. According to Katherine Filesia, candidate civil-law notary and partner…...
Cura'ao Chronicle | Fresh scrutiny on Maduro ally as old PDVSA corruption allegations resurface
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (442+ words) NEW YORK " New attention is being drawn to longstanding corruption allegations surrounding Venezuela's state oil company Petr'leos de Venezuela S. A. (PDVSA), after renewed reports and political commentary revived questions about the role of Carlos Erik Malpica Flores, a former senior financial…...
Cura'ao Chronicle | U. S. military kills two in Caribbean anti-drug operation as questions grow over deadly raids
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (318+ words) MIAMI " The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) says two people were killed during a military operation targeting a vessel in the Caribbean, claiming the boat was being used by what it described as a terrorist-linked drug trafficking organization. According to…...
Cura'ao Chronicle | Three minors arrested in Cura'ao over suspected car theft
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (192+ words) WILLEMSTAD " Police in Cura'ao arrested three minors early Monday morning on suspicion of vehicle theft, in a case that is raising renewed concerns about youth involvement in crime on the island. According to the Korps Politie Cura'ao, the suspects are…...
Cura'ao Chronicle | Former St. Maarten MP Rolando Brison sentenced to prison in corruption case
1+ week, 1+ day ago (328+ words) PHILIPSBURG " Former Rolando Brison has been sentenced to six months in prison in the high-profile Lisbon corruption case in Sint Maarten, following a court ruling delivered yesterday. The case, which has drawn significant public attention in Sint Maarten and across…...
Cura'ao Chronicle | Dutch navy intercepts second drug shipment in one week in Caribbean Sea
1+ week, 3+ day ago (268+ words) ORANJESTAD " The Dutch naval vessel HNLMS Friesland has intercepted a second drug shipment in the Caribbean Sea within one week while operating under the flag of the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard. The latest interception took place on Sunday, April 26, after…...