WILLEMSTAD – Opposition party PAR has formally requested an urgent public parliamentary debate on the situation surrounding the Curaçao House, Curaçao’s representation in the Netherlands, and the Minister Plenipotentiary. In a letter dated January 2, 2026, addressed to President of Parliament Fergino Brownbill, PAR cites serious concerns about financial management, alleged irregular payments, and recent public accusations involving the Minister Plenipotentiary.
According to the letter, during the treatment of the 2026 budget in December 2025, Parliament was informed of the results of a financial analysis into invoices submitted by the Curaçao House covering the period from 2022 to 2024. That analysis revealed several troubling findings. For 2022 alone, a discrepancy of ANG 14,779 was identified, representing nearly 40 percent of the total amount between invoices paid and those officially declared. In addition, invoices were reportedly charged to Parliament in the names of Members of Parliament who had not traveled to the Netherlands, while what PAR describes as exorbitant taxi transportation costs were also billed.
The analysis further concluded that the current payment system at the Curaçao House prevents Parliament from exercising adequate oversight of expenditures. As a result, Parliament determined that it is possible that improper or unlawful payments were made using public funds.
Based on these findings, the Curaçao Parliament previously adopted a motion requesting the General Audit Chamber to conduct an independent investigation into the integrity, legality, and efficiency of the financial management of the Curaçao House and the Office of the Minister Plenipotentiary for the period 2022 through 2025. Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas publicly stated that he supports such an investigation.
PAR’s letter notes that concerns intensified after a national television interview on December 30, 2025, in which an employee of the Curaçao House publicly accused the Minister Plenipotentiary of actions allegedly in violation of criminal law and of mistreating staff members. The party also points out that since February 2025, employees have repeatedly raised concerns about alleged improper conduct by the Minister Plenipotentiary and have submitted multiple requests for investigations. According to PAR, some of these employees were subsequently placed on non-active duty, while others lost their jobs. The party states that it remains unclear what steps, if any, the Prime Minister has taken to resolve these issues.
PAR describes the allegations as serious and damaging, not only to the reputation of the Curaçao House but also to the image of Curaçao as a whole. While the Minister Plenipotentiary does not bear direct political responsibility, PAR emphasizes that the office falls under the political responsibility of the Prime Minister.
Invoking Article 96 of Parliament’s Rules of Order, PAR is now requesting an urgent public meeting to debate the situation, with Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas present, in order to provide clarity and accountability regarding the management and governance of the Curaçao House and the role of the Minister Plenipotentiary.