WILLEMSTAD – Governor of Curaçao Mauritsz de Kort received representatives of the Board of Financial Supervision (Cft) at the Governor’s Palace on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, for discussions on the current state of Curaçao’s public finances and the financial outlook for 2027 and beyond.
During the meeting, the Governor and Cft representatives reviewed the latest developments in government finances, using the board’s budget implementation reports for the current year and its recommendations concerning the 2027 budget and subsequent years.
Particular attention was given to various aspects of Curaçao’s tourism development, including the implications of the sector’s continued growth.
The discussions also addressed recent reports concerning tax collection in Curaçao, a subject that has attracted considerable public attention.
The meeting took place as the Cft continues to assess Curaçao’s financial position and the challenges facing the government in maintaining sustainable public finances.
The Cft is responsible for supervising public financial management in Curaçao and Sint Maarten and advising on budgetary matters.
The Governor’s meeting with the supervisory board provided an opportunity to exchange views on the island’s fiscal developments and the financial challenges that may influence government policy in the coming years.
The official statement did not provide further details about the discussions concerning tax collection or indicate whether specific recommendations or agreements resulted from the meeting.
The Cft delegation included Paul Hilbers, Elisabeth de Cuba, Hans Hoogervorst and Perry Geerlings.
Photo caption: From left to right: Paul Hilbers, Elisabeth de Cuba, Hans Hoogervorst, Governor Mauritsz de Kort and Perry Geerlings.