WILLEMSTAD--PAR and MAN-PIN have formally requested an urgent plenary session of Curaçao’s Parliament to discuss what they describe as serious structural and legal problems at the Training Institute for Law Enforcement and Security Services ORV. The request was submitted in a letter dated 20 February 2026 to Parliament President Fergino Brownbill (MFK).
In it, the two factions invoke article 64 of the Rules of Order, Parliament, which allows for the convening of a public meeting of an urgent nature. According to the opposition parties, this is necessary to address ongoing concerns surrounding the governance, legal basis and future functioning of ORV.
They refer to a question hour held on 19 February 2026 with the Minister of Justice, during which several critical issues were raised. These included the legal foundation of ORV through its establishment decree, the status of professional secondary education and the recognition of ORV diplomas and certificates, the legal position of staff under national decrees and the Kingdom Police Act, the possibility of a transition period and risks related to the institute’s operational continuity.
Despite that session, PAR and MAN-PIN state that many concerns, uncertainties and insecurities remain unresolved. They argue that the lack of full clarity raises serious questions about governance, internal control and ministerial responsibility.
Given what they describe as the gravity of the situation and the extensive public attention surrounding ORV, the two factions believe Parliament must debate the matter. Such a gathering would allow the public to follow the discussion directly and require the minister to provide further explanations about the structural problems affecting ORV.
PAR and MAN-PIN conclude their letter by urging the chair to convene the requested public meeting as soon as possible, stressing the urgency of the matter.
