WILLEMSTAD – On Thursday, December 11, the Ministry of Traffic, Transport and Urban Planning (VVRP) paid special tribute to its employees by granting recognition and well-deserved merit in several categories.
The ministry expressed its appreciation to seven employees who will reach retirement age in 2025, thanking them for their dedication, commitment, and years of service to the public sector.
In addition, a total of twelve employees celebrated work anniversaries within government service during 2025. These jubilees marked milestones of 12.5, 25, 30, 35, or 40 years of service, highlighting long-standing dedication to public administration.
The event also included the swearing-in or formal pledge of 25 new employees. They took their oath or made their promise before His Excellency Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas, who represented Minister Charles Cooper in his capacity as Minister of VVRP.
Through this special ceremony, VVRP placed its employees in the spotlight and underscored their essential role in society. Together, VVRP staff ensure that roads are paved, construction permits are issued, land is properly managed, and order is maintained. They also contribute to the safe arrival and departure of aircraft and vessels, monitor weather conditions around the clock, inspect vehicles, and carry out many other critical tasks that keep Curaçao functioning smoothly.
The ministry emphasized that the dedication and professionalism of its employees remain the backbone of safe infrastructure, effective planning, and reliable transport services across the island.