Extra Journaal: Curaçao Daily News Broadcast – Sept. 29, 2026

Eight staff members of the Sentro di Detenshon i Korekshon Kòrsou (SDKK), Curaçao's main detention and correction facility, received official certificates in Scanner Image Interpretation on Monday, September 28, 2026. The certification was awarded by Smart Security Consultancy & Training, a specialized firm that provides training in the security sector. The ceremony marked the successful completion of a professional development program designed to enhance the technical skills of detention facility personnel. Scanner image interpretation is a critical competency for security staff who monitor x-ray and scanning equipment used to detect contraband and prohibited items. The certification strengthens SDKK's operational security capacity and reflects an ongoing commitment to professional standards within the facility.

Selikor director Wesley Kook announced in a press release that on September 10, 2026, a fire broke out in the late afternoon at the tire recycling section of the Malpais Landfill in Willemstad, Curaçao. An investigation was launched the same day to determine the cause and circumstances of the incident. The fire affected the tire recycling area of the landfill, which is a critical waste management facility for the island. Selikor, the company responsible for waste collection and processing on Curaçao, moved quickly to communicate findings to the public. The announcement of investigation results signals a degree of transparency from the organization regarding the incident. The tire recycling section of a landfill poses particular environmental and public health concerns when burned, given the toxic smoke and residue produced. Further details of the investigation's conclusions were contained in the full press release issued by Selikor.

Residents of the Zakitó neighborhood in Curaçao have returned to court in an effort to halt construction at The View Resort & Marina development. This is not the first time the community has sought legal intervention, indicating an ongoing dispute between local residents and the resort developers. The residents are reportedly concerned about the impact the construction is having on their neighborhood, which may include issues related to noise, environmental damage, access rights, or changes to the coastal landscape. The View Resort & Marina is a development project that has drawn significant attention and opposition from those living in close proximity. The return to court suggests that earlier legal attempts or negotiations did not fully resolve the residents' grievances. The outcome of this new legal action could have significant implications for both the project's future and the broader question of how large-scale tourism developments are approved and monitored in Curaçao.