WILLEMSTAD - The solution presented for ENNIA, where a continuation of ENNIA is created, is what MAN-PIN has indicated from the beginning to safeguard not only the pension of retirees but also job positions. Besides that, we are pleased that the Central Bank also contributes, as in our opinion, the Central Bank must bear its responsibility.
During the parliamentary motion discussions, the MAN faction introduced an amendment proposing that the Government and the Central Bank sell the ENNIA portfolio to a solid investor as soon as possible, generating the necessary funds to secure the pensions of more than 25 thousand pensioners.
With the sale of this portfolio, it means that the pressure on the Government to burden the people of Curaçao with a payment of 30 million per year will be alleviated. This money can be used for the development of our people. We, from MAN-PIN, have remained firm in our position to reach a solution, contributing to a solution where the minimum impact is left on the people.
In another motion, the MAN faction advocated for changes to the statute of the Central Bank, strengthening its supervisory role over financial institutions. We urgently call on the Public Prosecutor's Office to take responsibility and address the cases from 2018 and 2019 to deal with those responsible for this debacle.
NOTE
The solution for ENNIA is similar to the solution for GIRO Bank, where the Government is seeking a solution and, in one way or another, provides guarantees for the depositors. In the case of ENNIA, a commitment is made to pay 30 million guilders annually for 30 long years.
This means that, in the end, MFK has chosen the same path as the previous government to secure policyholders.