WILLEMSTAD - On Thursday, 20 November 2025, Governor Mauritsz de Kort met with the Social and Economic Council (SER) and the High Councils of State of Curaçao—including the Council of Advice (RvA), the Ombudsman and the General Audit Chamber (ARC)—for an in-depth introductory session.
During the meetings, the Governor received detailed briefings from these key institutions on how they fulfil their constitutional responsibilities within Curaçao’s system of governance, as well as the nature of the advice and oversight they provide to the government.
General Audit Chamber (ARC)
Photo: Halder Lam (member), Shamajra Florentina (member), Governor Mauritsz de Kort, Shanela Cathalina (secretary), and Joël Felida (chairman).
Officials from the General Audit Chamber outlined their mandate to safeguard the lawful, efficient and transparent use of public funds, explaining how their audits help strengthen good governance.
Council of Advice (RvA)
Photo (front and second row, left to right): Lizanne Dindial (vice-chair), Governor Mauritsz de Kort, Josephine Provence (member), Cadlyn Raphaëla (secretary), Jeffrey Sybesma (member), Luigui Virginia (member), Michael Willem (member), and Wilfred Flocker (member).
Representatives of the Council of Advice discussed their statutory role in reviewing draft legislation and government decrees, providing the Governor with insight into how their legal and constitutional analyses contribute to sound decision-making.
Social and Economic Council (SER)
Photo: John Jacobs, Governor Mauritsz de Kort and Raul Henriquez.
The SER informed the Governor about its advisory work on socio-economic policy, including consultations with employers, employees and independent experts aimed at promoting balanced and sustainable development.
Ombudsman
Photo: Ombudsman Keursly Concincion with Governor Mauritsz de Kort.
The Ombudsman explained his office’s function as an independent guardian of citizens’ rights, highlighting the handling of complaints, mediation responsibilities and efforts to strengthen public trust in government services.