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JCI IOBA Curaçao organized a Mental Health Expo 2026 last Saturday in Willemstad, bringing together professionals and community members to open up conversation around mental wellness. Three mental health professionals took part in the event, sharing their expert perspectives on burnout, depression, and mental health more broadly. The expo was designed to encourage open dialogue within the local community on topics that are often stigmatized or left undiscussed. By creating a public platform for these conversations, JCI IOBA aims to increase awareness and normalize seeking help for mental health challenges on the island. The event reflects a growing effort in Curaçao to address mental health as a community-wide priority rather than a purely private matter.

Residents living on Gepiestraat and Picoestraat in Willemstad received long-awaited relief over the weekend after clogged drains on their streets were cleaned out. The drains had been filled with debris and waste, blocking the flow of rainwater and causing serious flooding problems. Whenever rain fell, the streets would fill completely with water, which then entered residents' homes. The cleanup addressed a persistent and damaging issue for the neighborhood. While the immediate problem has been resolved, the incident highlights ongoing infrastructure and drainage challenges in parts of Willemstad. No additional details were provided about who carried out the work or what triggered the intervention.

At least 30 people were killed in Guinea on Sunday after a massive landfill collapsed, burying victims under a wave of waste. The disaster occurred when the unstable dump site gave way, engulfing those nearby in debris. Landfill collapses of this nature are tragically common in parts of West Africa, where informal settlements often develop near large open dump sites. Many of those affected are believed to have been scavenging through the waste when the collapse occurred, a practice driven by extreme poverty. Rescue efforts were launched to search for survivors, though the scale of the debris made operations difficult. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about waste management infrastructure and the dangers faced by vulnerable communities living and working near unregulated landfills.