WILLEMSTAD – The government of Curaçao is seeking to restrict the information shared with Curaçao Parliament regarding ministers’ travel abroad, proposing that only official trips be reported while private travel will no longer be disclosed.
The proposal is outlined in a letter from Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas to the Speaker of Curaçao Parliament. According to the government, the current practice of reporting both official and private trips is based on custom rather than a formal legal requirement.
The proposed change follows recent security considerations. Authorities argue that publicly disclosing the presence or absence of ministers—particularly in advance—could pose safety risks. The adjustment was developed in consultation with relevant agencies, including the Curaçao Security Service.
The government emphasized that transparency regarding official travel will remain in place. Such trips, it says, are directly linked to the oversight role of Curaçao Parliament, especially when public funds are involved.
If approved by Parliament, the new approach will be formalized in a policy or protocol. The cabinet says this will provide clearer guidelines and ensure consistency in what information is shared going forward.