Aqualectra: Power Supply Fragile but No Load Shedding So Far This Week

World Cleanup Day 2026 on Curaçao resulted in the collection of 177,420 kilograms of waste across the island, according to final figures released by waste management company Selikor. The results were announced by Fundashon Curaçao Clean Up, the nonprofit organization that coordinated the local effort. The annual global event mobilizes volunteers to remove litter from public spaces, coastlines, and natural areas. The volume of waste collected underscores both the scale of community participation and the ongoing challenge of waste management on the island. The final tally from Selikor provides an official and verified measure of the cleanup's impact. Events like this raise public awareness about littering and environmental stewardship while producing tangible, measurable results for the local environment.

Waste management company Selikor has released the findings of its investigation into a recent fire at the Landfill site in Malpais, Curaçao. The fire broke out on September 10, 2026, when a notification was received in the afternoon hours reporting flames in the tire recycling section of the Landfill grounds. The investigation focused on identifying the cause and circumstances of the blaze at this specific area of the facility. As a result of the findings, Selikor is now calling on anyone planning to deposit hazardous materials at the Landfill to notify the facility in advance. The requirement appears aimed at preventing future incidents by giving staff the ability to manage and handle dangerous materials safely. The fire at the tire recycling area highlights the particular risk posed by flammable and hazardous waste at the island's main waste processing site. Selikor's public communication signals a policy shift toward proactive notification as a key safety measure going forward.

Curaçao's public utility company Aqualectra has issued a public notice warning residents that the island's electricity situation will be precarious in the coming days. The notice, framed as an update 'just to keep you informed,' signals that power supply stability is under strain. While the excerpt does not detail the specific cause, such warnings from Aqualectra typically precede rolling blackouts or load-shedding measures due to aging infrastructure or generator failures. Aqualectra has faced ongoing challenges with its power generation capacity on the island, making outages a recurring concern for households and businesses alike. Residents are being advised to stay alert and prepare for potential disruptions. The situation underscores the broader energy reliability issues that continue to affect daily life in Willemstad and across Curaçao.