WILLEMSTAD - "It has pleased His Majesty the King to appoint you,” that sentence was heard by several people in the governor’s mansion on Tuesday. It is once again the annual Lintjesregen, where people are appointed as a member, knight, or officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau or the Order of the Dutch Lion.
Well-known Dutch people receive the ribbon for their career, while everyday citizens may receive recognition for their contributions to society, for example by doing volunteer work over many years. A total of 32 Curaçaoans received the ribbon today.
The people who received a ribbon have committed themselves to society in a special way. For example, Jovino Falbru from the rescue organization CITRO, Daisy Casimiri from the Cathedral of Thorns and Ieteke Witteveen from Human Rights Defense Curaçao received an award.
Eight people received the award Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau. The ribbons on Curaçao were presented by Governor Lucille George-Wout. In the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, 58 people received a Royal decoration today.