WILLEMSTAD – The Parliament of Curaçao has devoted a 17-hour marathon debate on the (non-) functioning of Minister Plenipotentiary Carls Manuel. Despite a long string of complaints – not only internally, but also from outside the organization – about his behavior, the coalition decided to protect the minister by voting down motions calling for an independent investigation.
WILLEMSTAD
– The Parliament of Curaçao has devoted a 17-hour marathon debate on the (non-) functioning of Minister Plenipotentiary Carls Manuel. Despite a long string of complaints – not only internally, but also from outside the organization – about his behavior, the coalition decided to protect the minister by voting down motions calling for an independent investigation.
Manuel was given the opportunity to defend himself against the accusation that he bullied well-functioning employees, promised family and friends jobs at the Curaçao House, and relieved the deputy director of his duties so that there is no longer any supervision of the cabinet’s financial administration. built a party center and had cameras installed to spy on the staff.
Manuel was given the opportunity to defend himself against the accusation that he bullied well-functioning employees, promised family and friends jobs at the Curaçao House, and relieved the deputy director of his duties so that there is no longer any supervision of the cabinet’s financial administration. built a party center and had cameras installed to spy on the staff.
All not true, says Manuel, who sees himself as a victim of employees and media who conspire against him. When asked why they would do that, he did not answer. He considers himself an excellent performer, in contrast to his predecessor Anthony Begina, whom he accused of misusing funds. Manuel received acclaim from Ann Phillips, who previously backed the controversial Marvelyne Wiels as director of the cabinet and is now Manuel’s right hand.
All not true, says Manuel, who sees himself as a victim of employees and media who conspire against him. When asked why they would do that, he did not answer. He considers himself an excellent performer, in contrast to his predecessor Anthony Begina, whom he accused of misusing funds. Manuel received acclaim from Ann Phillips, who previously backed the controversial Marvelyne Wiels as director of the cabinet and is now Manuel’s right hand.
Several MPs found Manuel’s defense implausible because he was unable to substantiate the allegations against the employees. The lack of any self-reflection was also criticized. Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas protected his party colleague. Without having given the employees referred to by Manuel an opportunity to rebuttal, he sided with his claims. The Prime Minister did not deny that Manuel’s brother was retroactively added to the staff of the Curaçao House.
Several MPs found Manuel’s defense implausible because he was unable to substantiate the allegations against the employees. The lack of any self-reflection was also criticized. Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas protected his party colleague. Without having given the employees referred to by Manuel an opportunity to rebuttal, he sided with his claims. The Prime Minister did not deny that Manuel’s brother was retroactively added to the staff of the Curaçao House.
The opposition filed motions for investigations to be conducted by the Ombudsman and the Court of Audit into, among other things, Manuel’s appointment policy, his dealings with staff, and financial management. Member of Parliament Quincy Girigorie (PAR) argued that no faction can object to transparency. Of the coalition was Gwendell Mercelina (PNP) for motion 1 and Sheldry Osepa (also PNP) for motion 2. With the votes of PAR and MAN, that was not enough to get the motions passed.
The opposition filed motions for investigations to be conducted by the Ombudsman and the Court of Audit into, among other things, Manuel’s appointment policy, his dealings with staff, and financial management. Member of Parliament Quincy Girigorie (PAR) argued that no faction can object to transparency. Of the coalition was Gwendell Mercelina (PNP) for motion 1 and Sheldry Osepa (also PNP) for motion 2. With the votes of PAR and MAN, that was not enough to get the motions passed.
Most departments at the Curaçao House are unoccupied and the appointment of a director has already been delayed for 9 months because no suitable candidate has presented himself.
Most departments at the Curaçao House are unoccupied and the appointment of a director has already been delayed for 9 months because no suitable candidate has presented himself.
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