ORANJESTAD, Aruba--Media reports out of Aruba on Wednesday confirmed that the Openbaar Ministerie Aruba and Stichting Reclassering en Jeugdbescherming Aruba have signed an agreement to launch a pilot program for electronic supervision, commonly known in Aruba as “banchi.”

GREAT MEDIA--The Legacy of Hair event, held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Inglot, Carrefour Bush Road, brought together community members, models, creatives, vendors, and cultural supporters for an evening dedicated to honoring the history, resilience, and identity connected to Black hair and headwraps.

GREAT BAY--The Association for Consumer Protection St. Maarten, ACP-SXM, has informed the public that the original response deadline set out in its Formal Demand for Corrective Action to NV GEBE, dated June 15, 2026, expires today, Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

(This piece was written by teen journalist from Teen Times Aashika Asrani) GREAT BAY--In a time when many young people are searching for guidance, purpose and motivation, Didi Krishna Kumari is regarded by many as a source of hope, compassion and spiritual wisdom. She is visiting St. Maarten from June 22 to 29 and will host an inspiring public session aimed at encouraging young people to build confidence, strengthen their mindset and pursue a brighter future.

GREAT BAY-Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, in his capacity as Acting Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA), on Monday met with representatives of the Vitiligo Education and Inspiration Support Society (V.E.I.S.S.). V.E.I.S.S. Foundation and signed an Official Statement recognizing World Vitiligo Day 2026, reaffirming the Government of Sint Maarten’s commitment to awareness, inclusion, and support for persons living with vitiligo.

THE HAGUE--A recent push by Caribbean Members of Parliament during the Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation, IPKO, to keep slavery, its legacy and reparatory justice on the Kingdom agenda was reflected this week in the Tweede Kamer, where Dutch MP Mikal Tseggai questioned the Dutch Cabinet on its handling of the issue.