Dutch Pavilion at Auschwitz Museum to Be Renovated After 20 Years

A growing segment of Curaçao's population is struggling to pay for prescribed medications due to financial constraints, according to new 2025 data. The survey found that 8.2 percent of respondents were unable to afford medications their doctors had prescribed. This figure signals a worsening affordability crisis in access to basic healthcare on the island. The trend points to broader economic pressures facing residents, where out-of-pocket medical costs are becoming increasingly difficult to manage. Inability to fill prescriptions can lead to worsening health outcomes, increased hospitalizations, and greater long-term strain on the island's healthcare system. The data underscores the need for policy intervention to ensure essential medicines remain accessible to all residents regardless of income.

Curaçao-based recycling company Green Force has successfully exported two containers of LDPE plastic for recycling, marking a significant milestone in the island's waste management efforts. LDPE, or low-density polyethylene, is a common plastic used in items such as plastic bags, squeeze bottles, and packaging films. This marks the first time since 2018 that an export stream of this type of plastic has been established from Curaçao, representing a roughly six-year gap in this recycling activity. The resumption of these exports signals a renewed capacity on the island to divert plastic waste from local landfills and channel it into the global recycling supply chain. The development is seen as a positive step forward for Curaçao's environmental sustainability goals, reducing the burden of plastic waste on the island's limited waste infrastructure.

Six employees of the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) in Curaçao were honored for their long careers in public service, together accumulating 160 years of government work. The recognition was given to staff members who have each served either 25 or 30 years. The ceremony highlights the dedication and institutional knowledge that long-serving civil servants bring to Curaçao's public sector. CBS plays a critical role in collecting and analyzing data that informs government policy and planning on the island. The honor serves as both a recognition of individual commitment and a reflection of the stability within one of Curaçao's key statistical and research agencies.