WILLEMSTAD – MFK Member of Parliament Ishahier Monte wants the government’s announced investigation into an ANG 8.3 million payment by the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) to examine not only the financial aspects of the transaction, but also the decision-making process behind it.
In his request for a parliamentary question hour, Monte asked the responsible minister to explain which specific issues will be included in the investigation and whether key questions raised by Parliament and the public will be addressed.
Monte wants the investigation to determine whether the payment was made legally and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. He also wants investigators to examine whether the amount paid was reasonable and proportional compared with the work that was carried out.
Another area of concern is the selection process. Monte is asking whether the individual involved was selected through a transparent and objective procedure and whether any conflicts of interest, favoritism or other irregularities occurred during the contracting process.
The parliamentarian also wants the investigation to identify which officials or institutions were involved in preparing, approving and executing the payment, and what responsibilities each party had.
Furthermore, Monte wants clarity about the actual services performed, the results delivered and how those results were reviewed and accepted.
He is also asking whether the final investigation report, including conclusions and possible recommendations, will be submitted to Parliament.
“If the investigation shows that there were unlawful actions or improper management, which administrative, disciplinary or legal measures will the government take?” Monte asks in his request.
The MFK parliamentarian also wants the government to provide an expected timeline for the investigation and indicate when Parliament will be informed about the results.
Monte stressed that the purpose of the question hour is not to interfere with the investigation, but to allow Parliament to carry out its oversight responsibility and guarantee the transparency that citizens have the right to expect.
The request comes amid growing public debate about financial arrangements within Curaçao’s online gaming sector and the role of the Curaçao Gaming Authority in regulating the industry.