State Secretary Van der Burg visits Marine Barracks in Savaneta

State Secretary Van der Burg visits Marine Barracks in Savaneta

Posted on 10/12/2026, 8:05 PM AST | Updated on 10/12/2026, 8:06 PM AST

SAVANETA — Eric van der Burg, State Secretary for the Interior and Kingdom Relations, visited the Marine Barracks in Savaneta this morning, together with Aruba’s Prime Minister Mike Eman.

During the working visit, they received information about the Aruban military unit (ARUMIL) and spoke with young participants in the Social Training Programme (SVT).

The SVT is a programme for young people aged 17 to 25 who are not attending school or have yet to find a stable direction in their lives. It was introduced in Aruba in 2010 in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence. The first part involves training in military discipline at the Marine Barracks in Savaneta, under the supervision of ARUMIL officers.