‘Duncan Law’ to be published this week

Another step to early Island Council elections will be made this week with the official publishing of the "Duncan Law," which was adopted unanimously by Parliament in March.

Kingdom Council approves Curaçao - St. Maarten Constitutions

THE HAGUE--The Kingdom Council of Ministers has ignored the objections of the Antillean Government to the proposed Kingdom Visa Law. During its meeting on Friday the Council approved the draft Constitutions of Curaçao and St. Maarten.

High Court to rule Tuesday on Derrick Holiday appeal

PHILIPSBURG--The High Court in The Hague will present its decision in the appeal of former police chief commissioner Derrick Holiday against his conviction of forgery and fraud on Tuesday, June 1.

KPMG introduces its new Chairman on Sint Maarten

DAWN BEACH--Audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG introduced its new Chairman during a reception at The Westin St. Maarten Dawn Beach Resort and Spa on Thursday.

Murray pleads for smoking ban

Attorney and partner of SMS Attorneys at Law, mr Mirto F. Murray, pleads for a "no smoking rule" in airconditioned sections of restaurants.

5 years Karel's Legal Blog

On 1 June 2010 Karel's Legal Blog (www.curacao-law.com) celebrates its 5th anniversary. This legal weblog is an initiative of Karel Frielink, attorney and partner at Spigthoff Attorneys at Law and Tax Advisers Curaçao. In the caribbean part of the Dutch Kingdom Frielink was the first to start a legal blog.