5x 200 kilometers completed: JICN staff achieve an outstanding feat!
Five staff members from the Correctional Institution Caribbean Netherlands(JICN) successfully took part in the world-renowned Nijmegen Four Days Marches (Nijmeegse Vierdaagse) in the Netherlands from 15 July to 18 July 2025. Over the course of four days, each participant walked an impressive total of 200 kilometers (4 x 50 km). It’s an impressive achievement that shows just how much preparation, determination and effort it takes.
Zinnia Fecunda, Ellery Soliana, Juraindel Sambo, Candrick Balochie, and Roy Burleson trained intensively for months in preparation for this challenge. Since the beginning of the year, they trained regularly, both individually and as a group, on Bonaire. This meant early mornings, long walks, and constant focus on building endurance and mental strength.
On Monday, 21 July, the five walkers received a festive welcome home on Bonaire. Proud colleagues and the direktor Peter Hengeveld were present to personally congratulate them. Their perseverance was widely applauded, as was the fact that they were the first group to represent JICN in taking on this international challenge.
Although this was JICN’s first official participation, Bonaire has long known individuals who have taken on the Four Days Marches. One inspiring example is Nazario Alberto, who worked for years in security at several RCN sites. He is considered by many on the island to be the face of the Nijmegen Four Days Marches, having completed it successfully more than fifteen times. His dedication and visibility have made him a role model for many, including this new generation of walkers.
These five staff members are true pioneers within JICN. Their participation lays the foundation for future teams from the Caribbean Netherlands. The aim is to encourage even more colleagues to take on this physical and mental challenge next year.
The Nijmegen Four Days Marches is known as the largest walking event in the world and attracts thousands of participants from across the globe every year. While the event is open to everyone, completing it requires serious training, good physical condition, and a great deal of determination.
With this achievement, the JICN team has shown that with the right preparation and determination, even the toughest challenges can be overcome.