Private Sector

The Grote Werf development, integral to Curaçao's Sint Anna Bay Master Plan, marks a significant stride towards a transformed Sint Anna Bay district in downtown Willemstad. This venture, spearheaded by the Curaçao Ports Authority (CPA), envisions a vibrant extension of the Kleine Werf (also in downtown Willemstad), focusing on commercial, residential, and hospitality spaces while respecting the World Heritage Buffer zone regulations.

Two exciting projects have recently entered the pipeline for prospective future development on Curaçaoan soil. These are Bon Hydroponics, a hydroponics project initiative, and Xploration Coastline, a sustainable desalination solution from Oceans X, an Amsterdam-based social enterprise organization.

Cosmetic Center Curaçao (CCC) is a cosmetic treatment center based in Curaçao. It was established in 2019 and does a wide range of cosmetic treatments. It also rents out its facilities for other types of surgical treatments, such as orthopedics.

The development association, Porto Kòrsou, unveiled a plan this month for the creation of a new project in the port of Willemstad named Plaza Porto Kòrsou. It will comprise a building that will be the centerpiece of an interlocking network of venues that will generate jobs and bolster commercial and urban activities in Curaçao’s capital.

An exclusive 378 square meter penthouse in the ONE Mambo Beach building on Curaçao's famous Mambo Beach has just gone on the market. The views of the Caribbean Sea from this apartment are stunning. A pool area with even more stunning ocean views is another appealing feature.

CaribAlgae is a Curaçao-based commercial microalgae production facility. The company creates a cycle of sustainable solutions by converting waste resources into valuable products using algae.

In Curaçao, there is a significant push for alternative agricultural methods not only because of water and soil quality but also for food security. In 2017, this moved the government of Curaçao to approve a policy memorandum “towards a sustainable development of agriculture, livestock, and fisheries.” Good quality fruits and vegetables are among the foods grown locally and these can be cultivated in Curaçao using any technology and continuously marketed at affordable prices.

The progress of the redevelopment of the Waterfort Plaza, formerly the Plaza Hotel area, was revealed last week by the General Pension Fund Curaçao (APC) and development partner Heritage Plaza Consortium (HPC).