AMAK mourns the passing of musician Stanley Reinilia

An 84-year-old woman was found alive three days after a powerful earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, buried beneath the rubble of her destroyed home. Remarkably, she was reported to be in good health despite spending three days trapped under the debris. The earthquake caused widespread destruction in the region, reducing numerous homes and structures to ruins. Rescue teams continued search and recovery operations in the affected area following the disaster. The survival of the elderly woman offered a rare moment of hope amid what has been a devastating natural disaster for local communities.

At 12:39 p.m. today, the sun will be positioned directly overhead at its highest point above Curaçao, creating a rare astronomical event known as solar zenith. This occurs because Curaçao lies near the tropics, where the sun passes directly overhead twice a year as it moves between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. During this moment, vertical objects will cast little to no shadow, a striking visual phenomenon. This type of event is sometimes called 'Lahaina Noon' in reference to the Hawaiian city where it was first widely documented. For residents and visitors alike, it offers a unique opportunity to observe and appreciate the island's tropical geographic position. The event is brief but notable as a reminder of Curaçao's location within the tropics.

The Fundashon Marshe in Willemstad, Curaçao, has officially opened its Marshe Rondó market, marking the close of a demanding chapter and the beginning of a new one for the organization. The opening is the visible result of an 18-month recovery process that steered the foundation out of a management vacuum. During that period, the foundation worked to establish approved annual accounts, regulated labor relations, and a more structured operational framework. The reopening signals that the organization has achieved a level of institutional stability it previously lacked. Marshe Rondó is a community market that holds cultural and economic significance for local vendors and residents in Willemstad. The milestone reflects broader efforts to professionalize the management of public-facing community institutions in Curaçao.