Category Archives: People
848. Magic Johnson’s Curaçao Connection
Our very own Kenley Jansen (pitcher for the LA Dodgers and Director of KJ-74 Foundation) is looking to build on his KJ Hoops tournament. So he requested a meeting… with none other than basketball legend turned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and motivational
848. Magic Johnson’s Curaçao Connection
Our very own Kenley Jansen (pitcher for the LA Dodgers and Director of KJ-74 Foundation) is looking to build on his KJ Hoops tournament. So he requested a meeting… with none other than basketball legend turned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and motivational
849. Photographer Bea Moedt
You’ve probably seen her stunning ‘Bea Moedt’ watermarked photos on Facebook (see Facebook page: Foto’s van Curacao). Her awesome lens captures Curacao like no other photographer has before and her work ethic is equally incomparable: within mere minutes of Carnival, Seu — or
849. Photographer Bea Moedt
You’ve probably seen her stunning ‘Bea Moedt’ watermarked photos on Facebook (see Facebook page: Foto’s van Curacao). Her awesome lens captures Curacao like no other photographer has before and her work ethic is equally incomparable: within mere minutes of Carnival, Seu — or
851. Curaçao’s Disability Advocate Alton Paas
Founded in September 2012 by 22 year-old Alton Paas, Fundashon Alton Paas aims to improve quality of life for yu’i Kòrsou with spinal cord injury (SCI) through intense activity-based recovery programs, education, support and encouragement. Alton’s aware of 16 other
851. Curaçao’s Disability Advocate Alton Paas
Founded in September 2012 by 22 year-old Alton Paas, Fundashon Alton Paas aims to improve quality of life for yu’i Kòrsou with spinal cord injury (SCI) through intense activity-based recovery programs, education, support and encouragement. Alton’s aware of 16 other
852. Barry Brown’s Driftwood Creations
Avid outdoors-man and underwater photographer, Barry Brown, has spent the past 7 years documenting life above and below water in Curacao. Barry enjoys taking his two dogs (Inca and Indi) to collect driftwood at Saint Joris Bay. Barry brings water
852. Barry Brown’s Driftwood Creations
Avid outdoors-man and underwater photographer, Barry Brown, has spent the past 7 years documenting life above and below water in Curacao. Barry enjoys taking his two dogs (Inca and Indi) to collect driftwood at Saint Joris Bay. Barry brings water
853. Curaçao’s Soccer Rookie: Vurnon Anita
Born and raised in Curaçao, Vurnon Anita (23), was scouted by Ajax and joined their famous youth training program at 10 years old. He was starting for Ajax by 16 and covered a range of positions from 2005-2012. He’s a
853. Curaçao’s Soccer Rookie: Vurnon Anita
Born and raised in Curaçao, Vurnon Anita (23), was scouted by Ajax and joined their famous youth training program at 10 years old. He was starting for Ajax by 16 and covered a range of positions from 2005-2012. He’s a
857. Izaline Calister’s “When Cold Sets In”
Ora Friu Kuminsa / When Cold Sets In by Izaline Calister (trans. by Stephanie Hasham) Close your eyes, climb Mount Christoffel, and look out… enjoy the view of Bandabou, dushi Curaçao, blue water, rocks, drought and infrou (cactus) Take a
857. Izaline Calister’s “When Cold Sets In”
Ora Friu Kuminsa / When Cold Sets In by Izaline Calister (trans. by Stephanie Hasham) Close your eyes, climb Mount Christoffel, and look out… enjoy the view of Bandabou, dushi Curaçao, blue water, rocks, drought and infrou (cactus) Take a
861. 12 Awesome Things About Williwood
Home to unspoiled spectacular nature (flamingos!), colorful plantation houses (Landhuis Jan Kok, Landhuis Daniel), picturesque cove beaches with amazing underwater experiences (Playa Porto Marie, Playa Daaibooi, Cas Abou Beach), the spectacular St. Willibrordus Church, a soccer field, a shady windblown
861. 12 Awesome Things About Williwood
Home to unspoiled spectacular nature (flamingos!), colorful plantation houses (Landhuis Jan Kok, Landhuis Daniel), picturesque cove beaches with amazing underwater experiences (Playa Porto Marie, Playa Daaibooi, Cas Abou Beach), the spectacular St. Willibrordus Church, a soccer field, a shady windblown
867. Family Mogen’s Komedor Krioyo at Landhuis Dokterstuin
Out hunting for ‘awesome things’ with Kimmy Douglas in Banda Bou in September 2012, we decided to grab a late lunch at our favorite krioyo restaurant: Komedor Krioyo at Landhuis Dokterstuin (open from 12 – 4 pm except Mondays). We’ve been
867. Family Mogen’s Komedor Krioyo at Landhuis Dokterstuin
Out hunting for ‘awesome things’ with Kimmy Douglas in Banda Bou in September 2012, we decided to grab a late lunch at our favorite krioyo restaurant: Komedor Krioyo at Landhuis Dokterstuin (open from 12 – 4 pm except Mondays). We’ve been
869. Curaçao’s “Kabei Duru” Community
“Nos ta un komunidat ku ta aseptá, apresiá i identifiká ku nos kabei. Huntu nos ta ekspresá nos orguyo, kompartí nos konosementu, konsehá otro i apoyá kuido di kabei salú.” “Our community accepts, appreciates and identifies with our (coarse) hair.
869. Curaçao’s “Kabei Duru” Community
“Nos ta un komunidat ku ta aseptá, apresiá i identifiká ku nos kabei. Huntu nos ta ekspresá nos orguyo, kompartí nos konosementu, konsehá otro i apoyá kuido di kabei salú.” “Our community accepts, appreciates and identifies with our (coarse) hair.
874. Curaçao’s Legendary Goalie Ergilio Hato (Pantera Negra)
Curaçao’s largest athletic stadium, Sentro Deportivo Kòrsou, is named after him. Ergilio, also known as Orilio, Pedro Hato (1926 – 2003) was born and raised in Otrobanda. His mother’s last name was Hatot, but the Civil Registry couldn’t place the name,
874. Curaçao’s Legendary Goalie Ergilio Hato (Pantera Negra)
Curaçao’s largest athletic stadium, Sentro Deportivo Kòrsou, is named after him. Ergilio, also known as Orilio, Pedro Hato (1926 – 2003) was born and raised in Otrobanda. His mother’s last name was Hatot, but the Civil Registry couldn’t place the name,
877. Short Movies, BIG Stories Winners at First Curaçao Film Festival
Awesome filmmakers Benjamin Boyce (18) and Kelsey Gittens (18) won the jury prize for Best Short Film – Fiction at the first-ever Curaçao International Film Festival Rotterdam held March 29 – April 1 2012. (WDDH was among 34 short films
877. Short Movies, BIG Stories Winners at First Curaçao Film Festival
Awesome filmmakers Benjamin Boyce (18) and Kelsey Gittens (18) won the jury prize for Best Short Film – Fiction at the first-ever Curaçao International Film Festival Rotterdam held March 29 – April 1 2012. (WDDH was among 34 short films
879. Curaçao’s Soccer Rookie: Jetro Willems
Born-in-Curaçao soccer rookie Jetro Willems’ career took flight in one short year. In 2011, he became UEFA European Under 17 Champion with the Netherlands. In 2012, he represented Oranje at the Euro Championships! At 18 years and 71 days, Willems
879. Curaçao’s Soccer Rookie: Jetro Willems
Born-in-Curaçao soccer rookie Jetro Willems’ career took flight in one short year. In 2011, he became UEFA European Under 17 Champion with the Netherlands. In 2012, he represented Oranje at the Euro Championships! At 18 years and 71 days, Willems
884. Andre Nagtegaal’s Whimsical Curaçao
“Si mi ta artista of no, no ta importa. Ami ta “pintadó di Djidji”. Mi ke hasi hende kontentu.” “It doesn’t matter whether I’m an artist or not. I paint “GiGis”. I want to make people happy.” – Andre Nagtegaal
884. Andre Nagtegaal’s Whimsical Curaçao
“Si mi ta artista of no, no ta importa. Ami ta “pintadó di Djidji”. Mi ke hasi hende kontentu.” “It doesn’t matter whether I’m an artist or not. I paint “GiGis”. I want to make people happy.” – Andre Nagtegaal
885. Randy Leroy’s “Ritmo Kombina”
Popular in Curaçao and the Netherlands for repeatedly scoring the #1 spot on the radio, Randy Leroy Cordelia (29) is currently hard at work on his international solo career — performing in Miami with several Top Stop Music colleagues; Prince
885. Randy Leroy’s “Ritmo Kombina”
Popular in Curaçao and the Netherlands for repeatedly scoring the #1 spot on the radio, Randy Leroy Cordelia (29) is currently hard at work on his international solo career — performing in Miami with several Top Stop Music colleagues; Prince
887. Curaçao’s Herbal Healer Dinah Veeris
Stress levels are rising due to technology overload and general anxiety about the future. Many people experience disrupted sleep, irritability and fatigue and are turning to self-care techniques such as meditation, exercise and dietary changes. In fact, the global wellness
887. Curaçao’s Herbal Healer Dinah Veeris
Stress levels are rising due to technology overload and general anxiety about the future. Many people experience disrupted sleep, irritability and fatigue and are turning to self-care techniques such as meditation, exercise and dietary changes. In fact, the global wellness
1000 Awesome Things About Curaçao 