Aalbers and Lont present fourth edition of “Capita Selecta, Caribbean Tax Law” to Honorable Minister of Finance Marinka Gumbs.

Authors Marco Aalbers and Quincy Lont officially presented the fourth edition of their book, Capita Selecta, Caribisch Fiscaal Recht (“Selected Topics, Caribbean Tax Law”), to the Honorable Minister of Finance of Sint Maarten, Ms. Marinka Gumbs.

The presentation to the Hon. Minister of Finance underscores the authors’ continued commitment to strengthening tax knowledge and fiscal education throughout the Dutch Caribbean.

The fourth edition of Capita Selecta provides an updated and comprehensive overview of the fiscal systems of Sint Maarten, Aruba, Curaçao, the BES Islands, and Suriname. Under editorship of Dr. Germaine Rekwest the book features expanded chapters on various topics such as income and profit taxation, indirect taxation, procedural tax law and includes reference to recent jurisprudence.

Minister Marinka Gumbs expressed her appreciation for the initiative and emphasized the importance of promoting local expertise in fiscal matters: “This publication contributes to building a stronger foundation for evidence-based policy and professional development within our financial sector. It is a valuable example of knowledge-sharing,” said Minister Gumbs.

Co-author Quincy Lont, well-known in Sint Maarten for this tax expertise noted that the book serves both as a teaching resource and as a reference for professionals in the field: “With this book we aim to make the intricacies of the Dutch Caribbean tax law more accessible and comparable across jurisdictions, supporting education and professional practice throughout the region,” Lont stated.

Marco Aalbers, co-author and seasoned tax practitioner who previously served as tax inspector in Sint Maarten, added: “Each new edition reflects the dynamic fiscal landscape of the Caribbean. We hope this book helps policymakers, practitioners, and students alike to navigate these complex systems more effectively.”

The fourth edition of Capita Selecta, Caribisch Fiscaal Recht is available through the webshop of Wolters Kluwer.​