In 1828 the Central Bank of the Dutch Antilles was founded. The Bank's most important objectives are to maintain the external stability of the Netherlands Antillean guilder (NAf.) and to promote the efficient functioning of the financial system in the countries Curaçao and St. Maarten. This book includes a collection of 70 speeches and presentations held by the President of the Central Bank, Emsley Tromp which shows the ensuring stability. The book is build on seven themes :*Macroeconomic Developments*Sectoral Developments*Financial Sector Supervision*Central Banking*Dollarization*Corporate and Public Governance*Words of AppreciationThe reader will also find a display of paintings which are on display in the offices of the Central Bank.