WILLEMSTAD - In a recent development, Member of Parliament for the opposition party PAR, Steven Croes, has raised concerns regarding the investigation conducted by the General Audit Chamber of Curaçao (SOAB) regarding the process of selecting the country's new National Emblem. Croes addressed his concerns in a letter to the Minister of Education and Culture, Sithree van Heydoorn, seeking clarity on the outcome of the investigation.
The issue stems from the grand event held at Brionplein on October 10, 2022, where the winning new National Emblem was announced, along with the introduction of the emblem's creator. However, the day after the announcement, numerous reactions emerged questioning the authenticity of the emblem and raising doubts about the commission's process in reaching the final result. These concerns prompted an investigation by the government's accountant's bureau SOAB.
According to Croes, the Minister of Education and Culture previously stated on May 26 that the investigation had been completed, and a meeting with the commission was scheduled for the following week. However, more than a month has passed since then, and with Curaçao's Flag Day approaching on July 2, Croes urgently calls upon the Minister to provide a prompt and transparent explanation regarding the outcome of the SOAB investigation.