Willemstad;--- From May 7 to 10, the Social and Economic Council (SER) of Curaçao will participate in an Ibero-American conference in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, as president of the regional network CESISALC (Red de Consejos Económicos y Sociales e Instituciones Similares de América Latina y el Caribe). Under the title 'Encuentro: Democracia, pactos y consensos: la contribución de los Consejos Económicos y Sociales a las políticas públicas para una mejor gobernabilidad democrática. Sostenibilidad y cambio climático,” the meeting will focus on the essential role of socioeconomic advisory councils in promoting effective public policies for better democratic governance.
The opening ceremony will be led by distinguished officials from the SER of Spain and the Spanish Training Center for Development Cooperation in Cartagena, who are co-organizers of the conference. During the meeting, participants will consider several crucial themes, such as the impact of institutional social dialogue on policy and the challenges and opportunities presented by sustainability and climate change. There will also be a focus on the role of artificial intelligence in developing inclusive and sustainable regional models.
Leading speakers from various countries will share their perspectives on how socioeconomic advisory councils provide a foundation for strengthening democratic processes through constructive dialogue and cooperation. These contributions highlight the essential function of these councils in addressing regional dynamics and the growing complexity of global challenges.
The Curaçao ESC emphasizes the importance of ongoing international cooperation and knowledge exchange to address common challenges. This conference provides a platform for exploring policy and sustainable solutions that benefit the governance and prosperity of societies in Latin America and the Caribbean.
PHILIPSBURG:--- -Seventy-two students received glasses from the Sint Maarten Lions Club after undergoing eye exams as part of the club's sight project earlier this year. One of the students told the Lions' Club members that they could see, highlighting the significance and impact of the project in the community. The Sint Maarten Lions Club is thrilled to provide the various students with their much-needed glasses.
Simpson Bay:--- The Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE) is thrilled to announce significant progress on the new terminal building project. Following the successful opening of the check-in area and departure hall in January 2024, the focus has shifted to completing the much-anticipated Arrival Hall.
PHILIPSBURG:--- At about 01.30 am, police received a call concerning an accident that took place on Brouwers Road, close to the roundabout in the vicinity of Índigo Bay, where a scooter rider lost his life. 
