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NHC puts central Atlantic system’s formation chance near zero
The National Hurricane Center said Friday 23 October that a system east of Bermuda has a near-zero chance of forming.
Friday 23 October 2026
Everything we published that day, by section. Times are island time (AST).
11 storiesWeather
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Government
4 storiesIn brief
Mercelina says VNG talks covered support, EU funding options
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina says talks with VNG covered technical support, EU funding options and engagement with ministers.
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Connor discusses Mental Health Project with Trust Fund representatives
Minister Claret Connor met Trust Fund representatives to discuss the Mental Health Project before committee meetings in the week of 26 October.
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Bonaire immigration conference examines AI, drones and cooperation
Caribbean Netherlands immigration agencies met on Bonaire on Friday 23 October to discuss cooperation and technology, including AI and biometric identification.
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MP Lewis questions General Affairs cleaning and security employment
MP Lyndon Lewis has asked Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina for staffing, appointment and salary details for Ministry of General Affairs workers.
Crime & Court
2 storiesIn brief
Coast Guard offloads US$5.5 million in cocaine seized off Puerto Rico
The U.S. Coast Guard said it offloaded 489 pounds of cocaine in San Juan and transferred three men to federal authorities on 19 October.
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KPSM and Marines conduct joint road controls
KPSM said officers and Marines checked vehicles and people during the week of 20 October 2026.
Business
2 storiesIn brief
COCI opens nominations for 2027 board election
COCI will accept nominations from Friday 30 October to noon Monday 16 November for three board seats opening in 2027.
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TEATT to accept Christmas vendor applications for Pondfill spaces
TEATT will accept applications on 18 November for limited Christmas vending spaces on Walter Nisbeth Road, known as Pondfill.
Community
2 storiesIn brief
Curaçao schools close after scrapyard fire
Schools in Buena Vista, Heintje Kool and nearby areas were told to close on Friday 23 October after a Curaçao scrapyard fire.
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39th St. Martin Day relay race planned for 11 November
The St. Maarten Road Runners will hold the 39th St. Martin Day Around the Island Relay Race on Wednesday 11 November.
