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Member of Parliament Ishahier Monte of the ruling MFK party is calling for a high-level summit to discuss the future of Curaçao's oil and energy sector. Monte has formally written to Prime Minister Gilmar 'Pik' Pisas, also of MFK, requesting that the government organize the top-level consultations. The proposal signals growing political urgency around Curaçao's energy direction, particularly as the island continues to navigate the future of its refinery and broader energy transition. Curaçao's oil refinery at Isla has long been a central economic and environmental issue for the island, with its operational future remaining uncertain. A government-convened summit would bring key stakeholders together to chart a path forward for one of the island's most strategically important sectors. The move reflects increased pressure on the Pisas administration to take a more proactive stance on energy policy.

A new assessment reveals that Curaçao is capable of managing an initial large-scale emergency on its own, but quickly runs into serious problems when disasters are prolonged. The island's crisis response infrastructure has identified several critical weak points that could compromise its ability to sustain emergency operations over time. Among the most vulnerable areas are fuel supply chains, shelter and evacuation capacity, medical assistance, and the functioning of the crisis management team itself. These vulnerabilities suggest that while Curaçao has a baseline level of emergency preparedness, its resilience diminishes significantly during extended crises such as prolonged hurricanes, floods, or other sustained disasters. The findings carry particular weight for a small island nation with limited resources and geographic isolation, which can complicate outside assistance. Authorities and policymakers are expected to use this assessment to identify where investments and improvements are most urgently needed. The report underscores the broader challenge many Caribbean islands face in building robust, long-term disaster resilience.

Curaçao is working to establish a National Computer Emergency Response Team, known as NCERT, as part of a broader effort to strengthen the island's digital resilience. The initiative is being built on a national cybersecurity strategy that is currently being developed. The NCERT would serve as the primary body for detecting, coordinating, and responding to cyber incidents affecting the island. As digital infrastructure becomes increasingly critical to government services, finance, and daily life, small island nations like Curaçao face growing exposure to cyber threats. The move signals a proactive step by Curaçao's government to modernize its security framework and protect both public and private sector systems. No timeline for the team's launch has been publicly confirmed at this stage.