WHAT DAMAGES ARE RECOVERABLE UNDER ARUBAN LAW? (I)

Nature and extent determined by the Civil Code When considering the nature and extent of damages that are recoverable under Aruban law, the point of departure is Book 6, Title 1 (Obligations in General), Section 10 (Legal Obligations to Make Reparation of Damage), Article 95 of the Aruban Civil Code which states: ‘the damage which… Continue reading WHAT DAMAGES ARE RECOVERABLE UNDER ARUBAN LAW? (I)

LIBERALIZATION IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN

Telecom first, airlines to follow suit The government of the Netherlands Antilles has been in favor of liberalizing the telecommunication market for may years now. Liberalization of the telecom market means opening it up to domestic and foreign competition, subject to certain regulatory principles. Basically, liberalization means competition; competition means price levels determined by the… Continue reading LIBERALIZATION IN THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN

THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT DUTCH CARIBBEAN PREJUDGMENT ATTACHMENT

FAQ Question 1 How easily can one obtain permission to freeze assets? The Netherlands Antilles Code of Civil Procedure provides the possibility to seize and freeze assets in anticipation of a court order to pay a certain amount or to return certain goods. This legal remedy is referred to as prejudgment attachment or seizure (conservatoir… Continue reading THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT DUTCH CARIBBEAN PREJUDGMENT ATTACHMENT

THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT DUTCH CARIBBEAN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS

FAQ Question 1 Are there any particular issues that concern foreign plaintiffs in the Netherlands Antilles? If proceedings on the merits are initiated by a non-resident plaintiff, the defendant may ask the court to order that the plaintiff provide security for damages, costs and interest which it might be liable to pay as a result… Continue reading THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT DUTCH CARIBBEAN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS

DUTCH CARIBBEAN COURT DECISION IN TELECOM CASE

Scarlet about to enter telecom market in Sint Maarten On 18 November 2008, the Administrative Court in Sint Maarten ruled that the Executive Council of Sint Maarten was not authorized to refuse Scarlet a business license for the provision and operation of international telecommunications services in Sint Maarten (click here for the judgment). Scarlet, represented… Continue reading DUTCH CARIBBEAN COURT DECISION IN TELECOM CASE

CHURANDY MARTINA WINS SILVER ON 200M IN BEIJING, BUT…

was wrongly disqualified On 20 August 2008, Churandy Martina won the silver medal in the 200 metres at the Olympics behind Usain Bolt in 19.82 seconds, the first time he had run sub-20s. He was the first medal winner for the Netherlands Antilles after Jan Boersma won silver in sailing at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.… Continue reading CHURANDY MARTINA WINS SILVER ON 200M IN BEIJING, BUT…