WILLEMSTAD – Nine healthcare and social care organizations in Curaçao have expressed serious disappointment following a meeting with Minister of Health, Environment and Nature Tyron Boekhoudt, saying the government has failed to provide an immediate solution to the urgent problems affecting their employees and operations.
In an internal memorandum dated Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the SGR Group informed its employees about discussions held with Minister Boekhoudt, representatives of the Social Insurance Bank (SVB) and an adviser to the Minister of General Affairs.
The meeting, held on October 27 at the minister's invitation, brought together representatives of nine organizations: De SGR-Groep, Capriles Kliniek, Verpleeghuis Betesda, Kuido Integral Banda Bou/Thuiszorg Banda Bou, Stichting Wit Gele Kruis, Stichting Hamiëd, Kas Hugenholtz, Fundashon Duna Lus and Fundashon Birgen di Rosario.
According to the memorandum, the organizations once again explained the seriousness of the situation facing their employees, as previously outlined in a joint letter dated October 12, 2026.
Although the representatives felt their concerns were heard, they were dissatisfied with the solutions presented by the minister.
The organizations stated that the government's proposed approach focuses on medium- and long-term measures rather than providing the immediate relief they believe is necessary.
"We are extremely disappointed because this was not the answer we expected," the organizations stated in their communication to employees.
They emphasized that while longer-term solutions are important, their immediate priority is securing temporary measures to alleviate the acute situation they are currently confronting.
Organizations Seek Intervention From Prime Minister and Finance Minister
Following the meeting, the organizations decided to escalate their concerns to the highest levels of government.
They have requested an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas, Minister of Finance Charles Cooper and Minister Boekhoudt.
The objective is to discuss possible short-term solutions while continuing negotiations on more permanent measures.
The organizations indicated that they remain determined to pursue a solution and expressed confidence that their efforts will eventually produce results.
In the memorandum, the SGR Group's management also asked employees for patience and understanding as the organizations continue discussions with the government on their behalf.
The document does not specify the exact nature of the immediate problems facing the employees, the financial amounts involved or the measures proposed by Minister Boekhoudt.
However, it makes clear that the participating organizations consider the situation urgent and believe that waiting for medium- or long-term solutions is not sufficient.
The joint appeal places additional pressure on the government to address concerns raised by organizations providing healthcare, nursing, rehabilitation and other essential care services in Curaçao.