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

ORANJESTAD — Dutch officials warned as early as May 2021 that vaccination percentages in Aruba and Curaçao could present a distorted picture. Internal correspondence from the Dutch Health Ministry (VW

ORANJESTAD — Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH) warns that waiting lists will grow and scheduled operations and treatments will be affected unless a solution is reached with UOAZV and the health minister w

ORANJESTAD — Aruba's General Investment and Development Fund (Algemeen Investerings- en Ontwikkelingsfonds, AIOF) could become an important instrument for the island's development, but the government

ORANJESTAD — While some government-owned companies in Aruba have sufficient reserves to withstand financial setbacks, others have been struggling with structural financial problems for years. This eme

ORANJESTAD — People with limited financial resources appear to be among the groups most vulnerable to risky gambling behavior in Aruba. A scientific study reveals that 43% of gamblers earning a net mo

ORANJESTAD — A new scientific study reveals how deeply gambling is embedded in everyday life in Aruba. According to the Onderzoek Kansspeldeelname Aruba study, 64% of surveyed adults participated in a

ORANJESTAD — Aruba’s legal community is mourning the passing of well-known and respected attorney Jean Maurice (Jeannot) de Cuba, who lost his battle with cancer and passed away on Thursday. With his

ORANJESTAD — The Telecommunications Workers Union (STT) has expressed serious concerns about the vacancy for SETAR N.V.'s new director, particularly the possibility of hiring a foreign candidate on a

ORANJESTAD — Horacio Oduber Hospital director Jacco Vroegop is standing by his allegation that the Netherlands pressured Aruba and Sint Maarten during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a warning that f

ORANJESTAD — Delta Air Lines passenger Craig Stewart has accused a flight attendant of discriminatory treatment during a flight to Aruba after he took four complimentary bags of pistachios and attempt

ORANJESTAD — Aruba's annual inflation rate reached 3% in September 2026, with consumer prices increasing 0.3% compared with August, according to figures released Wednesday, October 28, by the Central

WILLEMSTAD — Families affected by the Dutch childcare benefits scandal (toeslagenaffaire) are seeking political and community support to advance their recovery in Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. According

ORANJESTAD — The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard carried out an emergency medical evacuation on Tuesday evening, October 27, after a 79-year-old American tourist suffered a heart attack aboard a cruise sh

ORANJESTAD — The Public Prosecutor's Office is seeking a tougher unconditional prison sentence against defendant N.M.Q.C.d.A. in the corruption and breach of professional secrecy case known as New Yor

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Food & Beverage Association (AFBA) is urging the government to carefully assess its plan to increase the monthly minimum wage from Afl. 2,007.05 to Afl. 2,683, the proposed subs

ORANJESTAD — A serious traffic accident on Watty Vos Boulevard caused extensive damage to a vehicle and roadside infrastructure, resulting in major traffic congestion as emergency repairs were require

ORANJESTAD — Aruba's Narcotics Unit arrested a 44-year-old man and seized a large quantity of drugs during a judicial raid on an apartment in Hooiberg on Tuesday morning. The suspect, identified by th

ORANJESTAD — A 68-year-old Colombian tourist, Ignacia Rodríguez Polo, has returned to Barranquilla after spending more than 40 days in intensive care in Aruba, where she was treated for a severe bacte

ORANJESTAD — Officers from Aruba's K-9 Unit faced a dangerous situation Tuesday morning while attempting to arrest a wanted suspect on Caya Sint Maarten. According to the Aruba Police Force, the suspe

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Chamber of Commerce (KvK) shares concerns about the high cost of living and the need to improve workers' purchasing power. However, the organization questions the government's i

ORANJESTAD — Aruba residents who need legal assistance but cannot afford a lawyer can seek advice through Tienda di Ley, a service provided by the University of Aruba. The program, which resumed on Oc