Curaçao Trustee Clarifies Timeline of St. Elisabeth Hospital Sale
What happened
The bankruptcy trustee of St. Elisabeth Hospital responded to criticism regarding the sale of the hospital complex. The trustee stated that the Curaçao government increased its offer from XCG 11 million to XCG 15 million on March 6, 2026. However, the purchase agreement with Otrabanda Village B.V. had already been signed on March 2, 2026.
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Why it matters
The trustee provided clarification regarding conflicting public accounts about the government's offer price. He stressed that if Curaçao had raised its offer before the contract with Otrabanda Village B.V. was signed, the higher offer would have been considered along with other factors relevant to the sale.
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Who's involved
- CuraçaoThe government involved in the sale and regulation of St. Elisabeth Hospital.
- St. Elisabeth HospitalThe healthcare organization whose complex is being sold.
- NarvaezThe bankruptcy trustee responding to political criticism about the hospital sale process.
- Charles CooperMinister of Traffic, Transport and Urban Planning who made statements about the hospital sale.
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The entities involved
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Curaçao
island state in the Caribbean, part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
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St. Elisabeth Hospital
healthcare organization in Willemstad, Curacao
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