WILLEMSTAD – Trabou pa Kòrsou (TPK) has a clear message: poverty must become a thing of the past. The party proposes increasing social assistance to 1,100 guilders per month, ensuring that citizens no longer have to struggle to make ends meet. “Hunger and stress? Not under our leadership!” declares the party, emphasizing that this increase will form the foundation for a dignified standard of living. This initiative is part of what TPK calls bida sosial elevá, a social standard uplift – and, as their party program suggests, potentially a boost in voter support.
If given the opportunity to govern, TPK plans to focus on social security, economic reforms, and investments in education and healthcare. The party advocates for a structural increase in social benefits and expanded employment opportunities.
Investing in Food Security and Jobs
Beyond raising social assistance, TPK wants to invest in affordable food production by promoting cooperatives in agriculture, livestock, and fisheries. The party believes this will not only lower food prices but also create jobs and reduce dependency on imports.
Education as a Priority
Education is a core pillar of TPK’s platform. The party proposes better support for teachers, including higher salaries and more classroom assistants. It also wants to expand the curriculum to include subjects focused on culture, sports, and entrepreneurship. “Every Curaçaoan should have access to education that leads to a stable future,” the party asserts.
A Modernized Job Market and Economic Growth
On the economic front, TPK aims to modernize the labor market by creating future-oriented jobs in technology and artificial intelligence. The party supports a salary system based on qualifications and work experience. Additionally, it proposes tax benefits for startups and small businesses, considering them the backbone of the economy.
Healthcare and Senior Welfare
TPK is also committed to making medicine more affordable and incorporating local herbal and natural remedies into the healthcare system. The party emphasizes the need for better elderly care, proposing the creation of a special department for pensioners to handle all retirement-related matters efficiently.
Good Governance and Financial Reform
To promote transparency, TPK wants stricter oversight on government spending, including the establishment of a budgetary oversight chamber to assist parliament in financial monitoring. Additionally, the party proposes reforms in the oil refinery sector and a solution to the ongoing ENNIA pension fund issue.
A Party for “Organic and Consistent” Governance
With the election campaign in full swing, TPK presents itself as a party committed to well-structured and sustainable policies that will uplift society and create a prosperous future for all Curaçaoans.
