Published: 06 July 2021
PHILIPSBURG:--- On Sunday, June 4th, 2021, the Honorable Minister of Justice, Ms. Anna E. Richardson traveled to Curaçao to meet with various justice officials, agencies, and institutions to discuss development opportunities between the two countries as it relates to law enforcement services. Upon arrival, Minister Richardson received a warm welcome from the Honorable Prime Minister, Mr. Gilmar Pisas, at the Hato International Airport.
Today, Monday, July 5th, 2021, Minister Richardson commenced the week with a visit to the education institution for law enforcement; Opleidingsinstituut Rechtshandhaving (ORV). She received an honorable welcome and was shown a presentation that gave a full overview of the various levels of accredited courses. Officers within the various agencies such as Prison, Immigration, Police, Customs, and Coast Guard undergo these courses to ensure they are certified to carry out their duties as prescribed by law. Minister Richardson engaged in high-level discussions with the Director of the education institution, Ms. Alpha Falbru with the aim that Sint Maarten officers may once again join the Curaçao based institution to be officially taught and certified to execute their protective service to Sint Maarten.