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De Raad voor Ouderenbeleid waarschuwt dat de vraag naar ouderenzorg op Curaçao sneller groeit dan de beschikbare zorgcapaciteit. Dat meldt de ochtendkrant Antilliaans Dagblad.

The Sentro di Detenshon i Korekshon Kòrsou (SDKK), Curaçao's main detention and correction center, will host the second edition of its 'Back to School – Barbershop' project from August 17 to 19. The initiative provides free haircuts to children in preparation for the upcoming school year. A total of 300 children are expected to benefit from the program over the three-day event. The project reflects the SDKK's efforts to engage with the broader community and offer a tangible service to families ahead of the new academic year. By leveraging the barbering skills of those within its facility, the SDKK connects its rehabilitation mission with direct community outreach. The initiative builds on the success of its first edition and underscores the institution's role beyond detention and correction.

Heritage organizations in Curaçao are continuing to oppose the proposed Waterfort Plaza development in Punda, the historic commercial heart of Willemstad. Their opposition persists despite the project's masterplan receiving an international nomination for the World Architecture Festival 2026, a recognition that backers have pointed to as validation of the design's quality. The heritage groups argue that the development poses a threat to the cultural and architectural integrity of Punda, which is part of Willemstad's UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic district. The tension highlights a broader conflict between urban development ambitions and the preservation of Curaçao's colonial-era built heritage. The nomination has not softened the stance of conservation advocates, who remain firm in their formal objections to the plans.