Petroleum exploration in the Dutch Antilles

The discussions in the Dutch Antilles Parliament on the draft National Ordinance on petroleum exploration and production in the sea area around the Leeward Islands (Curaçao and Bonaire) have been postponed until further notice.

Equal status Americans and European Dutch citizens

Besides Aruba, there is now also a judgment in the Netherlands Antilles confirming that United States citizens in the Antilles have the same status as European Dutch citizens.

Two awards for Van Doorne

The law firm Van Doorne in Amsterdam recently received two prestigious awards: the Chambers Europe Client Service Award The Netherlands and the “Gouden Spreekbuis” 2010.

Joint Court does not object to Merx’s admittance to the Bar

PHILISBURG--The Joint Court of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba rejected the Prosecutor's Office appeal Tuesday against former prosecutor Cor Merx's admittance to the Bar.

Opening last session year Social and Economic Council

Yesterday the Social and Economic Council (“SER”) opened its session year for the last time.

Personal Data Protection Act for the BES islands

Because of the political changes within the Kingdom, Article 10 of the Constitution (right to respect for one’s privacy) will also come into effect on the BES islands.