SAN NICOLAS – Justice Minister Arthur Dowers has inspected the progress of renovation work at the Edgar Joaquin "Watty" Vos Police Academy in San Nicolas. The project is focused on improving facilitie

ORANJESTAD – The government has announced the upcoming final phase of improvements at Eagle Beach. The project, valued at approximately Afl. 5 million, aims to enhance the area while protecting the is

WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao will enter Thursday's Concacaf Nations League draw as the 11th-ranked team in the confederation, confirming its place in the League A group stage. Mexico, the United States, Canad

ORANJESTAD – Magic 96.5 FM is entering a new phase with significant investments in technology and infrastructure aimed at improving the quality of its FM broadcasts and online streaming. The station s

ORANJESTAD – The first edition of the Aruba Beer Festival has been officially announced and will take place on August 28 and 29 in Oranjestraat, downtown Oranjestad. According to the organizers, the t

FUERTEVENTURA Aruba’s Sarah-Quita Offringa produced a remarkable comeback to retain her freestyle windsurfing world title for the 17th consecutive year. Several days earlier, Offringa was defeated by

BOSTON – Aruban catcher Chadwick Tromp has been recalled by the Baltimore Orioles after starting catcher Adley Rutschman was placed on the 10-day injured list for the third time this season. Rutschman

WILLEMSTAD – The Dutch government will decide in August whether funding for the Country Packages and the Temporary Work Organization, TWO, will continue after 2026. The decision will determine whether

ORANJESTAD / THE HAGUE – The Netherlands has introduced a new system requiring certain types of electric scooters (e-scooters) and other "special mopeds" to carry an official registration plate before

ORANJESTAD – The term "no-kill shelter" is often misunderstood, particularly in Aruba, where euthanasia carries a strong negative connotation and especially the word ‘kill cage’. It is important to cl

ORANJESTAD – Education Minister Gerlien Croes has officially approved new promotion standards for public primary schools under the Department of Public Schools (DPS). The new policy aims to ensure fai

ORANJESTAD – Finance Minister Geoffrey Wever announced that the College Aruba Financial Supervision (CAft) has issued a positive opinion on Aruba's draft 2027 budget. According to CAft, says Wever, th

ORANJESTAD – Aruba and Colombia reaffirmed their close friendship and cooperation during the official celebration of Colombia's Independence Day. Leaders from both sides highlighted the strong histori

AMSTERDAM/ORANJESTAD - The world of science offers many prestigious prizes, from the Nobel Prize to the Spinoza and Stevin Prizes. These prizes reward pioneering researchers and push their work furthe

ORANJESTAD – The Government of Aruba honored Red Cross Aruba volunteers, the Crisis Management Office and other organizations that took part in the humanitarian mission to Venezuela following the deva

ORANJESTAD – Dr. Earney F. Lasten has released his new academic book, The Experience Masterplan, presenting a practical framework for planning, financing, designing and delivering world-class attracti

ORANJESTAD – An emergency medical evacuation carried out by the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard off the coast of Aruba has attracted international media attention. Several news outlets reported on the res

ORANJESTAD/LIMA – Aruba's Prime Minister Mike Eman will represent the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the inauguration of Peru's incoming president, Keiko Fujimori, on July 28. Peruvian authorities conf

ORANJESTAD – Aruba has been ranked the world's safest island for travelers, earning a 98 score on the Traveler Safety Index. According to the travel publication, Aruba stands out for its excellent inf

ORANJESTAD – Dutch State Secretary Eric van der Burg said Aruba demonstrates how much can be achieved through cooperation and a shared vision for the future. During his visit, he met with Governor Alf

THE HAGUE – At least a quarter of municipalities in the Netherlands plan to ban all fireworks during the upcoming New Year's celebrations. Although the new law allows clubs and community organizations

WASHINGTON/ TEHRAN – The United States and Iran exchanged attacks for a ninth consecutive night, further escalating tensions across the Middle East. The U.S. targeted Iranian military facilities, whil

LONDON – Andy Burnham has officially been sworn in as the United Kingdom's new prime minister after King Charles invited him to form a government. Keir Starmer stepped down after just over two years i

NEW JERSEY - Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at New York New Jersey Stadium. After a tense and scoreless 90 minutes, Ferran Torres became Spain's her

ORANJESTAD – Aruba has once again made history in youth baseball. The island defeated Nicaragua in the championship game of the 2026 Junior League Latin America Tournament, earning the regional title

MIAMI - England claimed the bronze medal with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France. The Three Lions dominated the first half, taking a commanding 4-0 lead through goals from Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa, an

By Tito Laclé This morning, Aruba learned that yet another former minister will begin serving a prison sentence for crimes committed while holding public office. With this latest development, if I am

MEXICO CITY – A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southwestern coast of Mexico, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake's epicenter was located 10 kilometers below the

ORANJESTAD – The Aruban government has introduced a new policy for allocating government land and developing housing, aimed at creating a fairer, more transparent and efficient system. According to Ho

ORANJESTAD – Aruba's Civil Service Appeals Board has upheld the dismissal of a former employee of the Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP), ruling that he abused his position and improperly

ORANJESTAD – Southwest Airlines has announced a major expansion of its spring 2027 schedule, with Aruba among the destinations benefiting from a new nonstop route. Beginning in March 2027, the airline

ORANJESTAD – Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Geoffrey Wever says investing in young talent is essential to building a stronger and more diversified economy. During a visit to the University of A

ORANJESTAD – The Aruban government has taken another step to support local entrepreneurs with the first loan issued under the BMKB-ACS financing guarantee program in partnership with Qredits. During a

ORANJESTAD – MEP parliamentarian Dangui Oduber has reiterated his opposition to the Kingdom Act on Financial Supervision (HOFA), arguing that no amendments can change the fact that the law undermines

ORANJESTAD – AVP parliamentarian Stephany Sevinger says the early success of the Aruba Limpi program shows the urgent need for a long-term national waste management strategy. She argues the initiative

ORANJESTAD - On June 13, 2025, the Court of First Instance delivered its judgment in the criminal case against Guilfred.F .Besaril, the former Minister Plenipotentiary of Aruba in The Hague. The case,

ORANJESTAD – Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH), together with SOGA, has announced that essential repairs will be carried out on the hospital's air conditioning system during the night of July 20–21. To sa

(ADVERTORIAL) ORANJESTAD – Wendy's Aruba is expanding its delicious menu with a new flavor inspired by Italian cuisine. For a limited time, customers can enjoy the new Italian Chicken Sandwich, a fres

WILLEMSTAD – Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten highlighted cooperation, security, sustainability and community development in his social media recap of his visit to Curaçao, but left out several of the

KRALENDIJK, BONAIRE – The Public Entity of Bonaire has announced new fuel prices that will take effect on July 17. Gasoline (MOGAS95) will increase from USD 1.64 to USD 1.70 per liter, while diesel wi

ORANJESTAD / SINT MAARTEN – Nearly 400 years after the island was divided, France and the Kingdom of the Netherlands are moving to officially establish the border between Dutch Sint Maarten and French

LONDON – Andy Burnham has been elected the new leader of the Labour Party and will officially become the United Kingdom's prime minister on Monday after Keir Starmer submits his resignation to King Ch

EUROPE – With all regions of the Netherlands now on summer vacation, traffic authorities are warning of one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. The heaviest congestion is expected on major hig

By Tito Laclé In the same week that I published my concerns about Aruba's growing litter problem and called for a change in public mentality, the Aruban government announced a National Cleanup Plan. T

ORANJESTAD – Ombudsman Jurima Bryson has published the report "The Cost of Being Sick," concluding that Aruba's current school sick leave policy should be revised. The investigation found that requiri

ORANJESTAD – The Aruba Prime Minister signed the Action Plan for the HART (Herinrichting Aruba Raffinaderij Terrein) project. The Action Plan forms the formal part of a request for seconded technical

ORANJESTAD – Aruba has strengthened its traffic regulations by explicitly banning any device, coating or object that makes a vehicle's license plate difficult to read, whether by people or by cameras

ORANJESTAD – AZV, together with the Aruba General Practitioners Association (HAVA), Foundation ABO and the Ministry of Public Health and Elderly Care, has clarified that it is incorrect to believe peo

ORANJESTAD – Aruba's Tax Department has announced that the 2025 income tax return will be filed entirely online through the BO impuesto (BOi) portal. As a result, taxpayers will no longer receive the

ORANJESTAD – Aruba has been included as one of the featured destinations in Oceania Cruises' newly announced 2026 Caribbean season. The luxury cruise line will operate a series of seven- to 14-day voy

SABANA GRANDE, Puerto Rico – Aruba and Bonaire have advanced to the semifinals of the Caribbean Little League Championship and will face each other today for a place in the tournament final. This year

WILLEMSTAD – A man was found dead early Wednesday in a wooded area of Seri Cocori, Fuik, in what police believe is a homicide. Officers discovered the victim lying beside a pickup truck with a wound b

WILLEMSTAD – The Government of Curaçao has officially stated that no oil tanker legally sailing under the Curaçao flag has been intercepted by the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. According to t

WASHINGTON – The United States says it has struck an oil tanker sailing under the Curaçao flag while it was heading toward Iran's Kharg Island. According to U.S. Central Command (Centcom), the unloade

ATLANTA – Argentina produced a stunning late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal, scoring twice in the closing minutes to secure a place in the final. After a tightly contested a

EAGLE BEACH – La Quinta Beach Resort has announced a partnership with local company Arubalife Organics as part of its ongoing efforts to promote sustainability and support Aruba's local economy. The c

ORANJESTAD – MEP parliamentary leader and former Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes has called on the Aruban government to provide Parliament with greater transparency regarding ongoing negotiations wi