WILLEMSTAD – The opposition party MAN-PIN has outlined a comprehensive financing strategy to support a series of measures aimed at reducing the cost of living in Curaçao.
As part of its proposal, the party is suggesting a mix of revenue-generating and budgetary adjustments to fund relief efforts. Among the options presented are an increase in tourist tax, a levy on money transfers abroad, and a reallocation of government spending priorities.
The plan also calls for improved tax collection and the possible use of part of the central bank’s reserves to support short-term interventions.
In addition to financial measures, MAN-PIN is placing emphasis on strengthening local agriculture as a structural solution. The party is proposing subsidies for farmers, along with agreements on product purchasing and pricing, to reduce reliance on imports and stabilize food costs.
To ensure feasibility, MAN-PIN is advocating for the creation of a multi-agency working group to calculate and refine the proposals. The faction believes that a coordinated and well-funded approach is necessary to address both the immediate and long-term challenges facing the island’s economy.
The party maintains that without decisive action, rising living costs will continue to place pressure on households and undermine economic stability.