WILLEMSTAD – Minister of Traffic, Transport and Spatial Planning (VVRP) Charles Cooper appeared before Curaçao Parliament on Thursday, October 29, 2026, to answer questions concerning the government's purchase of the former St. Elisabeth Hospital (SEHOS) building.
The parliamentary Question Hour was held at the request of MAN Member of Parliament Giselle Mc William, who sought clarification from the government regarding the acquisition of the former hospital property.
During the session, Cooper responded to questions from lawmakers about the purchase, which has become a subject of parliamentary scrutiny.
The meeting provided an opportunity for Parliament to question the minister directly about the government's involvement in the acquisition and obtain information about the transaction.
The purchase of the former SEHOS property has raised questions about the financial and administrative considerations behind the government's decision.
Mc William's request for a Question Hour reflects Parliament's responsibility to examine government decisions involving public resources and significant property transactions.
The official parliamentary summary confirmed that Cooper attended the session and answered questions concerning the purchase. However, it did not provide details of the minister's responses or disclose any new financial information about the acquisition.
The summary also did not indicate whether the minister made additional commitments or whether further documentation would be provided to Parliament.
The Question Hour was one of two parliamentary sessions held on Thursday, during which government ministers were called upon to respond to questions on several matters of public interest.
The proceedings formed part of Parliament's oversight responsibilities, allowing elected representatives to seek explanations directly from government officials about decisions and policies affecting Curaçao.