WILLEMSTAD — The discontented personnel of government service Public Affairs (Kranshi) resumed their work this morning after a consultation of all parties involved. Head of Department Harold Daal, with whom some employees are not happy to say the least, choose to go on holidays for two weeks. During his absence, an independent committee will conduct an investigation into the complaints about Daal. Furthermore, accountant Terry Hernandez will conduct an audit at Kranshi.Daals’ choice to go on holidays was not entirely voluntary. The decision was taken during a consultation between Daal and Minister Carlos Monk (Administration, Planning and Service, PS). During this meeting, Daal was offered the possibility to paid leave for two weeks otherwise Monk would be forced to take measures to restore the peace at Kranshi. Daal agreed after consulting with his lawyer and civil servant union Abvo.

Daal refuses to comment and refers all questions to his lawyer Roy Bottse, who stated this morning that his client can agree with the solution. “We are pleased that an investigation will be conducted by an independent committee consisting of honorable persons. This committee will chart and study any existing complaints. We are pleased this will lead to clarity on the question whether currently revealed matters are correct or not. My client has worked at the Commissioner of Inland Revenues for years and sets great store by inspection. Therefore, he has no problems with the investigation”, Bottse said this morning.

Audit

Apart from the investigation into the complaints about Daal, the government also decided earlier on an audit at Kranshi.

The discontented Kranshi-personnel decided yesterday afternoon to resume their work today, after consulting with Minister Monk and Premier Schotte, who requested the government be given time to seek a solution for this matter. According to Abvo board member Gregory Wilson, the minister and premier had asked those present not to let the service to the public come into play.