Gevolgen van oorlog voelbaar in Golfstaten: ‘Maar het dagelijks leven gaat door’

The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) of Curaçao has released preliminary findings from its 2025 Social Survey, conducted during September and November 2025. The data reveals that 53.6% of family households on the island do not earn enough income to cover their essential financial obligations. The Social Survey functions similarly to an Omnibus study, collecting broad socioeconomic data across the population. The findings paint a concerning picture of household financial vulnerability affecting more than half of Curaçao's families. This type of survey provides policymakers and social organizations with critical data to assess living standards and design targeted economic interventions. The results are described as preliminary, suggesting additional detailed findings will follow in a more comprehensive release.

Curaçao's Prime Minister Gilmar 'Pik' Pisas has followed through on a promise he made to the western district of Bándabou by officially launching renovation works on the fire and ambulance station in Barber. The announcement was made yesterday evening during the ceremonial start of the remodeling project. Pisas highlighted the milestone as evidence of his government keeping its commitments to the community. The Barber station serves the western part of the island, an area that has long advocated for improved emergency services infrastructure. The renovation is expected to upgrade facilities for both firefighters and ambulance personnel stationed there. The project marks a tangible investment in public safety capacity outside of the capital, Willemstad. Residents and officials in Bándabou welcomed the development as a sign of recognition for the district's needs.

The Public Prosecution Office (Ministerio Públiko) of Curaçao is reminding residents to settle any outstanding fines or legal obligations before leaving the island for travel. The warning comes as the vacation season has officially begun, bringing a rise in residents planning trips abroad. Authorities want to ensure that people do not attempt to depart without having fulfilled their legal and financial commitments. Failing to comply with outstanding obligations before travel could result in complications or legal consequences at the point of departure. The reminder is a routine but important public notice aimed at preventing last-minute issues for travelers. Residents are urged to check and resolve any open matters with relevant authorities well ahead of their departure dates.