News & events
Stay up to date with initiatives and gatherings that move Curaçao forward.
Club17 Curaçao Proudly Supports IMCC Curaçao 2025
We’re excited to highlight the International Medical Conference Curaçao (IMCC) — taking place 17–20 November 2025 in the Renaissance Wind Creek Resort on Curaçao — as a powerful alignment with our …
Club17 Curaçao Foundation officially launched Curaçao gains independent platform for collaboration on sustainable development
Willemstad, August 26, 2025 – The Club17 Curaçao Foundation was officially launched during a press event at the Marriott …
Pilot project for the reintroduction of the queen conch (Aliger gigas), locally known as karkó, in the bay at Corendon Mangrove Beach Resort
The Curaçao Sea Aquarium, the Queen Conch Hatchery and Corendon Resorts have launched a pilot project for …
Coach Pa Futuro participants, a group of trained and selected professionals will guide Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through this transition
The Ministry of Economic Development has launched the Biz2Biz Program, a national initiative …
Mangroves along the coasts of the Caribbean islands can significantly weaken storm waves
Mangroves along the coasts of the Caribbean islands can significantly weaken storm waves, and a new calculation method now makes it clear how effective that …
Curaçao comes together for a cleaner, healthier planet.
On September 21, 2024, more than 150 volunteers joined Maduro & Curiel’s Bank (MCB) for a major cleanup at Boca Sami, alongside organizations such as Jong Colombia, 7 Boca, Carmabi, and …
Climate change is already impacting Curaçao. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and unpredictable rainfall patterns are putting pressure on water resources and ecosystems. The phrase “het water staat ons aan de lippen” reflects the urgency: …
Art meets banking: MCB celebrates creativity at Sambil.
Maduro & Curiel’s Bank (MCB) recently partnered with Art Heals Academy and Adriana’s Academy to transform construction panels at Sambil into a vibrant work of art. Over the past four weeks, …
At Club17 Curaçao’s 2024 Festive Summer Meeting, over 100 guests, including representatives from the organization’s 27 members and other invitees, gathered to celebrate significant sustainability achievements and launch new initiatives. Hosted by …
On June 23, 2024, Curaçao came together for the second edition of the #BeatPlasticPollution campaign. This community-driven initiative, supported by Maduro & Curiel’s Bank, Fun Miles, Van den Tweel Supermarket, FUSE, TUI, and Kooyman, aimed to …
Recently, the Curaçao Tourist Board completed a Social Impact Report, based on the organization’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs consist of 17 goals formulated by the United Nations as a universal call to action …
Revolutionizing energy management for Curaçao.
Aqualectra is taking bold steps toward a smarter and more sustainable energy future for Curaçao. Through advanced energy management systems, the island is improving efficiency, reducing costs, and …
