A recent video has sparked controversy involving Finance Minister Silvania during an event at the waste management company Selikor. The footage shows Silvania in an unusual and informal exchange with the director of Selikor, raising questions about his professionalism. 

The conversation, recorded on speakerphone and later made public, reveals Silvania engaging in an unprofessional and inappropriate discussion, particularly in relation to the use of public funds. Rather than addressing the matter with formal communication, Silvania’s approach has been criticized for its casual tone. 

In the video, Silvania touches on the topic of tax exemptions, suggesting to the people of Curaçao that they could receive free sushi at the expense of taxpayer money. This claim not only misleads the public but also misrepresents the intended use of public funds, which should never be directed toward personal benefits. 

What’s more troubling is that the minister appears to have a pattern of questionable conduct. Toward the end of the video, Silvania implies that public funds could be used to pay for the sushi, raising serious ethical and legal concerns. Such actions could be subject to legal repercussions and further erode public confidence in his leadership. 

The incident has sparked confusion, frustration, and even led to arrests, highlighting deeper issues of transparency and accountability in managing public resources. The fallout from this controversy remains uncertain, but it raises urgent questions about how Curaçao's leadership will address these recurring issues moving forward.