WILLEMSTAD - The government of Curaçao has presented its first Supplementary Budget for 2025, showing a stronger financial position than previously estimated. According to updated figures, the ordinary service will now close with a positive balance of Cg 75.2 million, driven by an additional improvement of Cg 13 million.

The Ministry of Finance states that the adjustments reflect new realization data from the first seven months of 2025, combined with revised 2024 figures and formal recommendations from the College financieel toezicht (Cft). Updated projections also include higher revenue from special import duties on gasoline, which contributed significantly to the improved outlook.

Despite Cft advice to fully finance all government investments through lending, the government has chosen a mixed approach. Of the Cg 204 million in projected investments for 2025, Cg 147.7 million will be financed through the capital market, while the remaining portion will be covered with the surplus on the ordinary service.

With the new adjustments, the government says it is confident that Curaçao’s 2025 financial framework remains stable, realistic, and compliant with legal budgetary norms.