WILLEMSTAD – Political party MAN-PIN has raised serious concerns about persistent financial and organizational problems surrounding the operation of the Curaçao refinery. According to the party, recent media reports indicate that refinery operator ORYX/VIGOR has failed for months to meet its payment obligations to contractors and medical personnel.
In a press release, MAN-PIN stated that RdK/2Bays has reportedly seized company products, while Curaçao Refinery Utilities (CRU) has been instructed to suspend all services to ORYX/VIGOR. The party says the current situation stands in sharp contrast to earlier assurances by the Pisas administration and the management of RdK/2Bays that refinery operations would resume within a short period.
MAN-PIN also pointed out that previous attempts to restart refinery activities with other companies, including CORC, CPR, and Global Oil, either failed or became entangled in investigations into possible fraudulent practices.
The party further expressed concern over what it describes as a lack of transparency, referencing a recent statement by Prime Minister Gilmar “Pik” Pisas (MFK) in which he acknowledged that he allowed certain matters to unfold during negotiations over the 30-year contract with ORYX/VIGOR.
In response to the situation, MAN-PIN has requested an urgent public meeting to discuss the latest developments and the future of the refinery. The party is also insisting that Prime Minister Pisas be present at the meeting to provide clarification and accountability.