WILLEMSTAD - The government has plans that can result in 121 million guilders in savings. That became clear today during the parliamentary debate. One of the measures concerns the plan to claim an article from the Kingdom Act in connection with damage caused by extraordinary events, such as natural disasters. The Minister of Finance Kenneth Gijsbertha cites the economic consequences of hurricane Irma on Sint Maarten as an example. On Curacao, the situation in Venezuela also has such consequences on the local economy.
Striking was the proposal to cut in salaries of parliamentarians. Amparo Dos Santos of the opposition party Korsou di nos Tur suggested repaying his entire salary if the rest would return half. This proposal did not get much approval, but the idea to cut in their salary was well-received by the Members of Parliament.
The Financial Supervision Board wanted to see measures that would save 127 million on the 2019 budget. On Wednesday it should be clear whether they are satisfied with 121 million.