WILLEMSTAD – Lottery offices in Curaçao will now be able to open bank accounts at a local bank, following a decision announced by Minister of Finance Charles Cooper.
The measure comes after a selection process in which multiple banks were invited to submit proposals. Banco di Caribe was ultimately chosen to provide the service, allowing lottery businesses—many of which previously lacked access to the banking system—to open accounts.
According to the government, the decision addresses a longstanding gap in financial inclusion, enabling these businesses to operate more transparently and efficiently within the formal financial sector.
In addition to this development, the minister also announced a special financing arrangement for employees of government institutions. Under this scheme, eligible workers can apply for loans or mortgages at interest rates comparable to those offered to civil servants.
The measures form part of broader government efforts to strengthen Curaçao’s financial sector and improve access to financial services. The focus, according to Cooper, is on modernization, expanding inclusion, and ensuring long-term financial stability.
At the same time, the government aims to continue reducing public debt and maintaining sound fiscal policies in the years ahead.