WILLEMSTAD – The PAR parliamentary faction has formally requested a question hour with the Minister of Justice over what it describes as a serious and unresolved situation at the Institute for Law Enforcement and Security Training (ORV). The request was submitted to the President of the Parliament of Curaçao, Fergino Brownbill, on February 5, 2026.
According to the letter, PAR is raising concerns following recent public reports about internal tensions, organizational problems, and an unclear legal status of the ORV. The party warns that the absence of a solid legal framework could place the legal position of ORV employees, as well as staff from other ministries who follow training programs at the institute, at risk.
PAR MP Shaheen Elhage, who submitted the request on behalf of the faction, states that the situation could have far-reaching consequences for police training and for personnel stability within the justice and security sector. The ORV plays a key role in the education and preparation of police officers and other law enforcement personnel on Curaçao.
In the letter, reference is made to warnings issued by trade unions NAPB, SAP, and ABVO. These unions have reportedly sounded the alarm that the legal status of ORV employees is insecure, that trainees from other ministries could encounter legal problems, and that some staff members may be unable to complete their studies or continue in public service due to the current situation.
PAR identifies the core problem as the fact that the ORV is allegedly operating without a clear legal basis. This, according to the faction, may affect employment contracts, appointments, legal status, and the rights of personnel. Although the Minister of Justice has previously indicated that work is underway to regulate and clarify the situation, PAR notes that no definitive solution has yet been presented.
The party is therefore pressing the Minister of Justice, Shalten Hato, to provide explanations in Parliament. The submitted list of questions addresses when the first warning signs were received, why the issue has remained unresolved for so long, who bears political responsibility, and whether employees currently face the risk of losing their jobs or appointments.
Other questions focus on whether students are being prevented from completing their training, whether personnel are performing police duties without proper legal authorization, and whether the situation could expose Curaçao to legal liability. PAR is also asking when a definitive reorganization plan for the ORV will be presented and whether the government can commit to submitting a concrete plan to Parliament within three months, including safeguards for employees’ rights.
PAR emphasizes that the purpose of the question hour is to provide clarity and reduce uncertainty among ORV employees, their families, and the wider community. The faction is urging the Minister to address the concerns openly in Parliament and to bring an end to what it describes as growing insecurity surrounding a crucial institution within Curaçao’s justice system.