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Press release: CAft: “Enhance control of government participations”
27/02/2026
Oranjestad – The Board of Financial Supervision Aruba (CAft) applauds Aruba’s intention to become the first country in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom to implement clear policy for the management of government participations and dividends. This...
ArubaPress release: Cft: “Further enhancement of financial management is needed”
26/02/2026
Kralendijk – On February 23, 2026, the Board of financial supervision of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (Cft) visited Bonaire. During this visit, the management of government entities was the focal point. The Cft urges Bonaire to determine and...
BonairePress release: Cft: “Control of participations starts with policy”
25/02/2026
Willemstad – During its most recent Board visit, the Board of financial supervision of Curacao and Sint Maarten (Cft) stressed the importance of adequate control of the so-called government entities. Financial risks at these entities may have...
CuraçaoPress release: New composition of the Boards of financial supervision
30/01/2026
Willemstad – On January 30th, 2026, the (Kingdom) Council of Ministers agreed with the appointment of Prof. Dr. Paul Hilbers as new member of the three Boards on the recommendation of the Netherlands. Mr. Hilbers succeeds Mr. Hans Hoogervorst....
Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint MaartenPress release: Cft: “Focus is needed to enhance executive capacity”
25/11/2025
The Hague – During deliberations with the Executive Councils of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, the Board of financial supervision of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (Cft) drew attention to the necessity to enhance the executive capacity of the...
Bonaire, Saba, Sint EustatiusPress release: Lidewijde Ongering to step down as Chair of the Boards of financial supervision
01/10/2025
Willemstad – The Chair of the three boards of financial supervision (Cft), Ms. Lidewijde Ongering, announced today that she will be stepping down from her supervisory duties effective February 1st, 2026. On that date, her first term of appointment...
Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint MaartenPress release: CAft: "Continuation of reforms keeps healthcare affordable”
26/09/2025
Oranjestad – Aruba has been realizing surpluses since 2023, and repays debts annually. Combined with the economic growth, this leads to a rapid reduction of the debt ratio. At the same time, the foundation remains fragile: interest expenses remain...
ArubaPress release: Cft: “Curaçao has the highest healthcare expenditure in the region”
24/09/2025
Willemstad – The amount Curaçao spends on healthcare is relatively high. In 2023, this amount was approximately 14.7 percent of the GDP, much higher than for example Aruba (8.7%) or Sint Maarten (6.5%). This jeopardizes expenditure on other policy...
CuraçaoPress release: Cft: “Financing of Sint Maarten healthcare system not sustainable”
22/09/2025
Philipsburg – For years, Sint Maarten has been facing structural deficits in the healthcare funds. If no action is taken, the situation becomes unsustainable. It is of great importance that Sint Maarten implements the general healthcare insurance...
Sint MaartenPress release: CAft: “Take advantage of surplus to restore order in the basics”
21/02/2025
Oranjestad – In recent years, Aruba has achieved considerable budget surpluses, and it reduced its debt ratio. Although these are positive developments, the Board of financial supervision of Aruba (CAft) emphasizes that the country must now seize...
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