MONTEVIDEO – For the first time, an official delegation from the Parliament of Curaçao is participating in the annual ParlAmericas conference, held from May 27 to 29, 2025, in Montevideo, Uruguay. Curaçao received a special invitation to attend as an honored guest, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s presence in the international parliamentary dialogue. 

The central theme of this 21st Plenary Assembly and the 9th Meeting of the Open Parliament Network is: 
“Legislating for the Future: Anticipatory Governance in Parliamentary Action.” 

Over the course of three days, delegations from more than 30 countries will discuss how legislation can proactively address major societal challenges such as technological disruption, climate change, political polarization, and demographic transitions. 

The first day’s program focuses on “Parliaments of the Future: Anticipation, Innovation, and Action,” featuring interactive sessions on: 

Future-thinking and science in Parliament 

The use of strategic foresight in parliamentary work 

The Curaçao parliamentary delegation consists of: 

Mr. Fergino Brownbill, President of Parliament and Head of Delegation 

Mr. Rámon Yung, Vice President of Parliament 

Ms. Giselle Mc William, Member of Parliament for the MAN-PIN faction 

Ms. Maria Nita, Member of Parliament for the MFK faction 

Mr. Ruisandro Cijntje, Member of Parliament for the PNP faction 

Mr. Shaheen Elhage, Member of Parliament for the PAR faction 

This historic participation underscores Curaçao’s commitment to contributing to regional and global legislative innovation and cooperation.