On May 12, 2026, Sigmar Carmelia was sworn in as President of the Joint Court of Justice for Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba. The oath was notably administered by the Governor of Curaçao, who previously held the same presidential role at the Court. Carmelia, born and raised in Curaçao, assumes this leadership position with a strong legal background.