ORANJESTAD — Aruba's Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP) has announced that applications for Carnival 2027 plots will be accepted from Wednesday, November 11, through Friday, November 13,

ORANJESTAD — Aruba's Tax Department (DIMP) has announced that the 2025 income tax return form will be available digitally through the BO Impuesto (BOi) portal beginning Monday, November 16, 2026. Taxp

ORANJESTAD — Dutch naval ship HNLMS Friesland intercepted more than 4,200 kilograms of narcotics in the Caribbean Sea during a joint operation with the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard and the United State

ORANJESTAD — TUI fly will expand its services between the Netherlands and the ABC islands starting in April 2027, adding a third weekly flight connection involving Aruba. Under the newly announced sum

ORANJESTAD — Aruban hip-hop duo Chando Held and Ginelly released the music video for their song “Eternidad” on November 10, featuring a contribution from KD of Basic One. The video was produced by Jho

ORANJESTAD — As Aruba marks 40 years of Status Aparte, the University of Aruba is organizing “Nos Baranca, Nos Democracia” on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Casibari Rock Forma

ORANJESTAD — A new application called Unda has launched in Aruba, allowing consumers to compare supermarket prices and potentially reduce their grocery expenses. Users can scan product barcodes or sea

ORANJESTAD — Prime Minister Mike Eman has expressed support for a new model of democratic dialogue aimed at involving citizens, young people, businesses, trade unions and civil society organizations i

ORANJESTAD — Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH) director Jacco Vroegop supports the two-hour walkout staged by hospital workers on Wednesday morning. Speaking to Noticiacla, he said employees’ concerns are

ORANJESTAD — Gasoline prices in Aruba will decrease by 17.9 cents per liter effective Wednesday, November 11, 2026, following October's sharp increase. Diesel prices will also decline slightly, while

ORANJESTAD — Aruba is identified as one of the Caribbean islands being used as a transit route for cocaine shipped from Venezuela to Europe. This emerges from an investigation by InSight Crime, publis

ORANJESTAD — Press freedom and the future of independent journalism in Aruba face serious threats, including dependence on social media, insufficient financial resources, disinformation, and the influ

ORANJESTAD — Delta Air Lines plans to introduce a new nonstop service between Detroit, Michigan, and Aruba beginning December 19, 2026. The connection is part of a broader international expansion invo

ORANJESTAD — Aruba welcomed the Sapphire Princess cruise ship for the first time on Monday morning, marking another arrival during the island's recently started peak cruise season. Representatives of

ORANJESTAD — The Dutch government has announced €26 million in funding for a new battery storage facility in Aruba, with a capacity of 70 megawatt-hours (MWh). The project aims to strengthen the elect

ORANJESTAD — Royal Caribbean International has announced its April–October 2028 cruise program, featuring 11 ships sailing across the Caribbean and Mexico, including four Icon-class vessels. For Aruba

ORANJESTAD — Between October 31 and November 28, 2026, the Department of Labor and Research (DAO), Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) and Central Bank of Aruba are conducting a labor market survey cov

ORANJESTAD — The documentary Taken: Natalee Holloway reached No. 1 on Netflix's US charts just one day after its November 4, 2026 premiere, according to FlixPatrol data reported by Men's Journal. The

ORANJESTAD — Employees of Wit Gele Kruis staged a one-hour protest on Monday morning at the organization’s headquarters in Santa Cruz. The action, organized by the ABV trade union, stems from deep dis

ORANJESTAD — Aruba woke up on Sunday to widespread flooding and power outages in several neighbourhoods after severe weather affected the island overnight and into the morning. The Aruba Police Force

ORANJESTAD — Aruba's Department of Integration, Management and Admission of Foreigners (DIMAS) has reiterated that the suspension of first-time regular work permit applications for foreign workers rem

ORANJESTAD — Nearly ten months after a man with mental health problems lost his life during a police intervention on January 27, 2026, the Public Prosecutor's Office (OM) has decided to criminally pro

SAN NICOLAS — Detectives in San Nicolas have arrested five suspects and seized four firearms during a series of police operations and raids linked to recent shooting incidents in the district. The inv

ORANJESTAD — A three-judge panel rejected Chania Fernandes Pedra's request on Friday morning to remove the judge presiding over her criminal case involving the fatal accident at the Renaissance bridge

ORANJESTAD — Aruba is among the destinations included in Carnival Cruise Line's newly announced 2028–2029 itineraries, featuring more than 300 departures from Port Canaveral, Florida, aboard five crui

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Court of Audit will receive a budget of Afl. 4.15 million for 2027, an increase of Afl. 265,000, or nearly 7%, compared with 2026. The increase was confirmed in legislation publ

ORANJESTAD — A packed venue, three hours of music and dancing, and an atmosphere filled with joy and nostalgia. That was how Grupo di Betico celebrated its 58th anniversary on Thursday evening, Novemb

ORANJESTAD — Impact Hub Aruba has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Curaçao Innovation Hub and Dutch Caribbean Innovation Fund to strengthen connections between entrepreneurship and in

ORANJESTAD — Fourteen new police officers from the N2 2026 class were officially sworn in on Thursday, marking their entry into the Aruba Police Force (KPA). The ceremony was attended by Justice Minis

ORANJESTAD — An electrical malfunction at WEB Aruba during routine testing of its high-voltage protection system caused the island-wide power outage on Thursday, November 5. According to WEB, the malf

ORANJESTAD — Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort on Eagle Beach has won the Best Service award for North America (United States and Caribbean) at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2027, an interna

ORANJESTAD — Aruba's Public Prosecutor's Office has expressed deep regret over another postponement of the criminal proceedings related to the serious traffic accident on the Renaissance bridge on Jan

ORANJESTAD — Preparations for Aruba Caiso & Soca Monarch continue with two nights of Soca Prefinals, scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, and Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Centro di Bario Brazil in

ORANJESTAD — Aruba experienced a widespread power outage on Thursday, November 5, shortly after 2:00 p.m., leaving the island without electricity for approximately one to one and a half hours. Accordi

ORANJESTAD — Six business organizations in Aruba (CUA, ATIA, AHATA, AFBA, ATSA and WAB) have sent a letter to Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Geoffrey Wever, urging the government not to deci

ORANJESTAD — Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH) has received a partial payment of Afl. 15 million from health insurer AZV for medical services provided in 2025. While the payment offers temporary financial

ORANJESTAD — FSMA Respaldo, the Aruba Police Force (KPA) and ImSan's Ambulance Service signed a cooperation agreement on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to improve coordination, safety and care for individ

ORANJESTAD — The documentary Affiba, de oudste vrouw van Paramaribo, directed by filmmaker Ida Does, will be screened in Aruba on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Principal Theat

ORANJESTAD — Aruba's Public Prosecutor's Office and Police Force have launched an investigation into several breath alcohol testing devices used during drunk-driving enforcement operations. The invest

ORANJESTAD — The premiere of the Netflix documentary Taken: Natalee Holloway on Wednesday, November 4, has triggered a renewed wave of media attention surrounding the disappearance of the American tee

ORANJESTAD — Although Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH) received Afl. 15 million from AZV this week, hospital director Jacco Vroegop warns that its structural financial problems remain unresolved. If AZV

ORANJESTAD — ATIA has expressed disappointment with the consultation process surrounding the minimum wage and the public statements made by Prime Minister Mike Eman. The business association outlined

ORANJESTAD — What was supposed to be the first full hearing in the criminal case against Chania Fernandes Pedra, accused in connection with the fatal accident that claimed two lives in January this ye

ORANJESTAD — After several postponements and complications involving legal representation, the substantive hearing in the criminal case against Chania Fernandes Pedra is finally scheduled to begin tod

ORANJESTAD — The AZV Executive Body (OE AZV) has announced an additional Afl. 15 million advance to Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH) to address its ongoing liquidity challenges. The latest allocation bri

ORANJESTAD — For the first time in its history, the Aruba Police Force (KPA) participated in the World Police Games 2026, held last week in the Dominican Republic. Five officers — M. Martilia, M. Mont

ORANJESTAD — More than 120 participants from Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Sint Maarten and Saba attended the second LGBTQI+ conference, held in Aruba on October 22–23, 2026, focusing on workplace diversit

ORANJESTAD — Author and historical researcher Bob Harms presented his book Echoes of Africa: Afro-Creole Belief Systems of Curaçao, Bonaire and Aruba at the National Archives of Aruba on October 30, a

ORANJESTAD — Member of Parliament Xiomara Maduro emphasized the importance of documenting and preserving Aruba's cultural heritage during the presentation of Echoes of Africa, a book by author Bob Har

ORANJESTAD — Sinterklaas will arrive in Aruba on Sunday, November 15, 2026, accompanied by more than 100 Piets for a festive celebration in downtown Oranjestad. The program includes a traditional arri

ORANJESTAD — Porter Airlines will launch non-stop service between Ottawa and Aruba on November 7, offering two flights a week during the winter season. The new route expands Aruba’s air connections wi

ORANJESTAD — The political system Aruba inherited from the Netherlands provides insufficient democratic checks and balances, according to a study by ten researchers published in Small States & Territo

PARAMARIBO — Surinam Airways (SLM) cancelled flight PY431, scheduled for Monday, November 2, due to technical issues. The cancellation affects the route between Paramaribo, Aruba and Curaçao, includin

ORANJESTAD — Francis Saladin, vice president of Comerciantenan Uni di Aruba (CUA), accused the government of contributing to the rising cost of living through higher taxes and tariffs while expecting

ORANJESTAD — Casa del Mar Beach Resort celebrated its 40th anniversary in October 2026, having opened on October 4, 1986, as Aruba's second timeshare resort. Developed by Sun Development under Raymond

ORANJESTAD — Noord police issued 95 fines and arrested two people during traffic checks on Saturday night, October 31. Officers checked more than 245 vehicles at several strategic locations across the

ORANJESTAD — Oranjestad police checked more than 400 vehicles, issued 95 fines and arrested seven people during traffic checks and preventive searches last Friday, October 30. The operation began in t

ORANJESTAD — Aruba’s Mobile Unit (ME) arrested three people during preventive searches and checks on Friday and Saturday. Officers searched 65 people and checked 12 vehicles. The arrests involved weap

ORANJESTAD — Nine women residing in Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten had abortions in the Netherlands in 2025, according to figures from the Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ). The report d