19-year-old Ayden Lanoy was fatally shot by police on the night of February 9, 2025.

ORANJESTAD--Two Aruba police officers, Righer Dirksz (30) and Maurice Violenes (38), have been convicted and sentenced to prison for the February 2025 shooting death of 19-year-old Ayden Lanoy. Both officers were sentenced to three years in prison, with one year of the sentence suspended, effectively meaning they will serve two years behind bars.

The That Yoda Guy Movie Museum Foundation officially launch its first Children’s Creative Initiative today with the support of The Honorable Melissa D. Gumbs, The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport. The initiative invites students across the island to take part in a fun and imaginative creative competition celebrating Star Wars week, May the 4th to 9th, within the vibrant spirit of Carnival.

PHILIPSBURG--The Board of the Unified Resilient St. Maarten Movement (URSM) has requested the immediate resignation of Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor (VSA) Richinel Brug, citing concerns over integrity, and alleged conflicts within his Cabinet. The Minister has rejected the request, stating it is based on “assumptions, unfounded allegations, and a blatant disregard for the truth,” and has made clear he will not resign.

PHILIPSBURG--A motion of no confidence has been submitted in Parliament against Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure (VROMI) Patrice Gumbs, with Member of Parliament (MP) Lyndon Lewis sharply criticizing what he described as ongoing failures in leadership, infrastructure management and public service delivery.

PHILIPSBURG--“We will not be rushed. We will not be sidelined. We will not be bullied.” This was a clear message from Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs to Parliament on Tuesday.