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Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Partnership: Curaçao is pushing toward 70% renewables, unveiling a new battery park “The Bridge” with the Netherlands during PM Rob Jetten’s visit, as Aqualectra says Dutch support is helping the island modernize power and cut fossil fuel reliance. Political Friction: Not everyone is impressed—former minister Ronald Plasterk calls Jetten’s Caribbean travel “completely incomprehensible,” arguing crises at home and abroad should come first. Tourism Momentum: Curaçao also reported a 10% jump in April stayover arrivals (75,332), with the Netherlands still the biggest source market. Climate vs Fossil Fuel Debate: A separate story asks if the Netherlands can pursue oil and gas and climate targets at the same time, highlighting the wider tension between extraction and transition. Public Health & Ads: Amsterdam became the first capital to ban ads for meat and fossil-fuel-based travel, starting 1 May. Wildlife Rescue: Loro Parque says it’s ready to help rescue two French orcas, but only with explicit Spanish government approval.
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