WILLEMSTAD --The ruling party “Movementu Futuro Kòrsou” secured a landslide victory in Curaçao’s elections, winning 55% of the votes. This marks the first time in the country’s history that a single party has won an absolute majority in Parliament, allowing it to govern alone.

Polling stations closed at 7:00pm on Friday with a 69% voter turnout -down from the 74% recorded in 2021. More in Monday’s newspaper.

SMMC workers gather at the entrance of the facility on Thursday.

~ Workers to continue wearing black ~

 CAY HILL--The Windward Islands Healthcare Union Association (WIHCUA) has issued an ultimatum to St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC) management, demanding action to address a list of concerns and unresolved issues affecting workers at the hospital.

Page one of the letter sent to the PM and finance minister.

PHILIPSBURG--President of Parliament Sarah Wescot-Williams has informed Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Luc Mercelina and Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs that she cannot approve the final text of the National Ordinance on the Budget 2025 at this time due to discrepancies in the submitted documents.

Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs (second right) and members of her team in Parliament on Monday.

 PHILIPSBURG – Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs is reviewing the taxation of tips, telling Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday that the issue has her full attention.

~ Aim is relief for consumers ~

PHILIPSBURG--Government is looking into the possibility of granting exemptions on the Turnover Tax on the purchasing of fuel and renegotiating the Seven Seas contract in an effort to secure more favourable utility rates for consumers.