WILLEMSTAD - Orco Bank proudly celebrates Asosashon Liga Pariba Curaçao following the team’s outstanding achievement at the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, a historic accomplishment that has brought immense pride to Curaçao.
Orco Bank was proud to support Liga Pariba on its journey to Williamsport, where the young athletes had the opportunity to represent Curaçao on the international stage. The sponsorship formed part of the Bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting initiatives that contribute to youth development and create meaningful opportunities within the communities it serves. Liga Pariba’s participation represented not only an important sporting milestone, but also an opportunity for Curaçao’s young talent to shine on a global stage.
Following the team’s remarkable success, Orco Bank is extending that support beyond the baseball field. The Bank will open a savings account for each child on the championship team and provide a special monetary gift to give them a head start on their savings journey.
“What these young athletes have accomplished is a tremendous source of pride for Curaçao. Their journey shows what can happen when talent is combined with discipline, teamwork and determination. At Orco Bank, we were proud to support Liga Pariba on their road to Williamsport, and we now want to recognize their achievement in a way that also looks toward their future. Through this savings initiative, we hope to give each player a meaningful start as they continue pursuing their goals and dreams” said Edward Pietersz, Managing Director & CEO of Orco Bank.
Celebrating Today While Saving for Tomorrow
The initiative reflects Orco Bank’s belief in encouraging positive financial habits from an early age. Just as success in sports requires setting goals, staying disciplined and preparing for the future, saving is a habit that can help young people work toward the opportunities and ambitions that lie ahead.
By opening an individual savings account for each player, Orco Bank hopes to turn an unforgettable championship moment into the beginning of another journey, one that encourages the children to understand the value of saving and planning for their future.
“These young champions already know what it means to set a goal and work consistently toward achieving it. Those same principles can play an important role in building a strong financial future. We want their first Orco Bank savings account to represent more than a gift; we hope it becomes the beginning of a lifelong habit of saving, planning ahead and believing in what they can achieve” emphasized Abigail Paula, Head of Retail Banking of the bank.
Investing in Curaçao’s Next Generation
Liga Pariba initially earned the opportunity to represent Curaçao internationally after winning the Little League Championship of Curaçao. Its journey to Williamsport provided the young athletes with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete at the highest level of youth baseball while proudly carrying the name of Curaçao.
For Orco Bank, supporting initiatives such as Liga Pariba goes beyond sponsorship. It reflects the Bank’s commitment to contributing to the development of Curaçao’s communities and helping create opportunities for the next generation to grow, achieve and prepare for their future.
Orco Bank congratulates the players, coaches, families and everyone at Asosashon Liga Pariba Curaçao for this extraordinary achievement and for making Curaçao proud on the world stage.