De Weever seeks clearer disclosure of 30-year ENNIA obligation

MP Ludmila de Weever asked Government to separately disclose St. Maarten’s long-term obligations under the ENNIA agreement, saying the draft 2027 budget should give Parliament and the public a clearer view of the country’s exposure. She raised the matter during a continuation of Parliament’s Central Committee meeting on the draft national budget.

De Weever questioned the approximately Cg 3 million budgeted for ENNIA-related expenditure. She said the agreement sets an approximately Cg 2.08 million annual contribution for St. Maarten and asked Government to reconcile the difference.

She also asked whether the original 2024 outline agreement or later addenda have changed, and sought disclosure of a peak facility of up to Cg 32.4 million. De Weever asked how Central Bank of Curaçao and St. Maarten dividends are recorded and used toward the contribution, and whether the 30-year obligation appears in debt or loan schedules.

De Weever also sought projections for SZV-administered funds, possible healthcare shortfalls and other financial risks she said should be reconciled with the projected 2027 budget result.