ORANJESTAD — Otmar Oduber could face a wait until the first half of 2028 for a Dutch Supreme Court ruling on his cassation appeal. That estimate comes from comparing the cases of former ministers Paul
ORANJESTAD — The Office of the Ombudsman of Aruba recorded Afl. 282,317 in expenses during its first financial year, while the office was not yet operational for formally receiving and handling compla
ORANJESTAD — Current and aspiring entrepreneurs in Aruba can strengthen their knowledge of financial management and employee insurance during IDEA’s “Ready to Grow” workshop on Tuesday, September 29,
ORANJESTAD — Seven singers from The Young Voices will reunite on stage on November 22, 2026, for a tribute concert honoring their teacher and mentor, Maybelline Arends-Croes. The performance takes pla
ORANJESTAD — The family of Kimberly, the 23-year-old woman who died in a UTV crash in Aruba on September 13, is seeking witnesses to clarify the circumstances, particularly who was driving. According
WILLEMSTAD — A simple, memorable and authentically local experience is essential to the future of cruise tourism. That was the central message from Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Secretary-Gener
ORANJESTAD — Aruba ranks 19th among destinations for families and 22nd for couples, but 46th for solo travelers, according to booking data released by travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth on Septe
ORANJESTAD — Documents and accounts of slavery and emancipation in Aruba form the basis of “Letra y Consenshi: Balor Humano di un Pueblo,” an exhibition opening on Monday, September 28, at Post Aruba
ORANJESTAD — Aruba welcomed 145,750 stayover visitors in August 2026, recording 967,001 visitor nights and an average stay of 6.6 nights, according to the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.). North Ameri
ORANJESTAD, September 23, 2026 — Fundacion Lanta Papiamento (FLP) continues to promote Papiamento. On this occasion, Playa Linda’s housekeeping staff learned about the language’s history, its origins
EAGLE BEACH — La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino celebrated its 35th anniversary with a reception for board members, dignitaries and partners, following an anniversary celebration with staff in December.
ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Professional Press Network (RAPP) will hold its third Caribbean Journalism Seminar on September 25 at Impact Hub Aruba. The program will examine the use of artificial intelligen
SAN NICOLAS — Police arrested a 15-year-old boy following a fight at a bus stop on Caya José Geerman in San Nicolas, during which two other youths were stabbed. The incident occurred at approximately
ORANJESTAD — More than 170 students from Colegio Arubano and Colegio Nigel Matthew participated in a special Prinsjesdag event organized by the Representation of the Netherlands in Aruba (VNO) at Cas
ORANJESTAD — Former minister Otmar Oduber announced late Tuesday morning that he will appeal the two-year prison sentence handed down against him. In an extensive statement addressed to the people of
ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Police Force (KPA) will add 16 new Toyota vehicles to its operational fleet. The police force recently received the keys to the first batch, which will soon be visible on Aruba’
ORANJESTAD — Former minister Otmar Oduber held a press conference on Monday morning, accompanied by his lawyers, to respond to the ruling of the Joint Court of Justice in the Flamingo case. The Court
ORANJESTAD — The major air traffic control telecommunications failure in the northeastern United States also affected flights between Newark and Aruba. According to Queen Beatrix International Airport
SAN NICOLAS — Alzheimer Foundation Aruba (F.A.A.) has launched its Teal Ribbon Week, taking place from September 20–27, 2026, as part of its awareness month. The week opened on Sunday, September 20, w
KRALENDIJK — Twelve firefighters, two from each of the six Caribbean islands within the Kingdom — Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba — are participating in a Duty Officer tra
ORANJESTAD — De Inkfish Aruba-expeditie heeft het omvangrijkste multibeamonderzoek voltooid dat tot nu toe in de Arubaanse wateren is uitgevoerd. Tijdens drie weken onderzoek vanaf het onderzoeksschip
ORANJESTAD — Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH) is preparing summary proceedings against the Country of Aruba to compel the Government to assume responsibility for financing medical care provided to undocu
ORANJESTAD — Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH) director Jacco Vroegop has confirmed to Noticiacla that he received a death threat following an interview about the financial conflict between the hospital a
ORANJESTAD — The Coast Guard carried out a medical evacuation from a cargo ship on Saturday, September 19, after a 56-year-old Filipino crew member became unable to walk and required urgent treatment.
ORANJESTAD — Emilio van der Linde will return to Aruba on Thursday, September 24, at 2:15 p.m., after receiving a prosthesis and rehabilitation treatment at Shriners Children’s Texas. The Aruba Shrine
ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Food & Beverage Association (AF&BA) has launched its 2026 Workforce and Carrying Capacity Survey to measure staff shortages, training needs and the number of visitors Aruba’s fo
ORANJESTAD — The Department of Public Health (DVG) reports an increase in cases involving fever, respiratory symptoms and flu-like illness in Aruba. Cases of influenza B have also been confirmed. DVG
ORANJESTAD — Bureau Traimerdia has celebrated its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of dedication to the well-being and development of children after school hours. The anniversary provided an op
ORANJESTAD — Former minister Marisol Tromp has reacted to the sentence handed down yesterday against former minister Otmar Oduber in the Flamingo case. According to Tromp, the decision by the Joint Co
ORANJESTAD — During the opening of the Aruba Global Travel Conference (AGTC) 2026, the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) outlined its strategy for the future of tourism, with a stronger focus on qualit
ORANJESTAD — Aruba Police’s Human Trafficking and Human Smuggling Unit (UMM) has arrested a 51-year-old Venezuelan man in connection with a suspected human smuggling operation from Venezuela to Aruba.
ORANJESTAD — The Joint Court of Justice has sentenced former minister Otmar Oduber to two years in prison in the appeal of the Flamingo case. In addition, he will be barred from standing for political
ORANJESTAD — Horacio Oduber Hospital Director Jacco Vroegop considers the recent visits by AVP and MEP to the hospital important in giving Parliament a more complete picture of the hospital’s financia
ORANJESTAD — Starting October 15, 2026, Maersk will introduce a new USD 1,000 terminal handling charge for every container arriving in Aruba from overseas. Containers shipped from Aruba to destination
ORANJESTAD — Aruba’s name has become caught up in a growing international problem involving vessels using fraudulent registrations and false flags. According to Lloyd’s List, Dutch authorities say 59
ORANJESTAD — While sargassum continues to affect beaches across parts of the Caribbean, Aruba is being highlighted as one of the destinations where visitors are less likely to encounter heavy accumula
ORANJESTAD — The calendar presented for Carnival 73 brings several notable changes compared with Carnival 72. It is not just a matter of different dates: some major events have moved completely within
ORANJESTAD — The Government of Aruba, the Aruba Police Force (KPA) and other agencies will launch a coordinated operation to remove abandoned vehicles from public roads and spaces, starting in Oranjes
ORANJESTAD — Aruba’s Human Trafficking and Smuggling Unit (UMM) carried out a judicial search on Tuesday, September 15, at Maxime Night Club on Kruisweg in Oranjestad as part of an ongoing criminal in
ORANJESTAD — Aruba is further strengthening its position as an international aviation jurisdiction through a new agreement with San Marino. The agreement, signed on September 7, allows aircraft regist
ORANJESTAD — Aruba has emerged as one of the destinations becoming significantly cheaper for travelers from Colombia, according to an analysis published by El Colombiano based on KAYAK data. The avera
ORANJESTAD — On the occasion of the 2026 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, Aruba’s Directorate of Nature and Environment (DNM) is highlighting the importance of the Montreal P
ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) honored Maidel Yero, John Marvin Kelly and Jandor Lampe as the 2026 Local Vacation Heroes during the Aruba Global Travel Conference (AGTC) on Septembe
ORANJESTAD — The Court of First Instance of Aruba has rejected requests by Friendly Green Bike Company Aruba VBA and Evikes Corporation VBA to suspend the government order requiring them to stop renti
ORANJESTAD — The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is warning residents about a scam circulating again through SMS messages falsely claiming that recipients have outstanding traffic fines. According to
ORANJESTAD — Interest in direct air connections between Aruba and Venezuela is growing, with the commercial and tourism sector in Venezuela’s Falcón state expecting as many as six additional airlines
ORANJESTAD — A solar panel company in Aruba has lost most of a court case against Customs over import duties on mounting and connection materials. However, the Court ruled in the company’s favor on el
ORANJESTAD — Aruba Birdlife Conservation (ABC) president Greg Peterson says the legal dispute over UTV and ATV activity has become much larger than a conflict between conservationists and tour operato
ORANJESTAD — Aruba may appear deeply divided over UTVs and ATVs. On one side are workers and business owners who fear losing their income if the government restricts or eliminates the activity. On the
ORANJESTAD — The debate over the future of UTVs and ATVs on Aruba’s north coast is often presented as a confrontation between tour operators and environmentalists. But the Noticiacla survey reveals an
ORANJESTAD — The debate surrounding UTVs and ATVs on Aruba’s north coast is dividing the island, but the latest Noticiacla survey shows a fairly clear direction among respondents: most do not want the
ORANJESTAD — Tour Operators Uni has expressed its condolences following the fatal UTV accident near Grapefield on Sunday afternoon that claimed the life of a young Dutch woman. According to the organi
ORANJESTAD — After Horacio Oduber Hospital director Jacco Vroegop denied reports that the hospital may be unable to pay salaries in November, ABV union president Gina Maduro has also responded to Noti
ORANJESTAD — Horacio Oduber Hospital director Jacco Vroegop has denied a report published on the front page of Diario suggesting that, without financial intervention, the hospital may be unable to pay
ORANJESTAD — Construction of a new Taco Bell restaurant with a drive-thru in Aruba has been temporarily halted after the Court of First Instance suspended two building permits because of serious flaws
ORANJESTAD — While the discussion surrounding the financial situation of AZV and Horacio Oduber Hospital often focuses on care for undocumented persons, there is another factor that deserves serious a
SAN NICOLAS — A serious UTV accident in Grapefield, San Nicolas, claimed the life of a 23-year-old woman on Sunday afternoon, marking Aruba’s 10th traffic fatality of 2026. At approximately 2:58 p.m.,
ORANJESTAD — Aruba will host the Aruba Global Travel Conference (AGTC) 2026 from September 14 to 18, bringing together 81 international participants from North America, Latin America and Europe. Durin
ORANJESTAD — UPDATE: Residents of Seroe Colorado are once again raising concerns about their quality of life, but this time the main issue is road safety. According to representatives of the Verenigin