ORANJESTAD – The Aruban government is preparing to reopen the "Waf Chiquito" or Small Warf pier in downtown Oranjestad to once again welcome Venezuelan boats bringing fresh fruits and vegetables direc

ORANJESTAD – The former Department of Casino Affairs (DAC) building is set to serve a new purpose. Following an extensive renovation, the facility will become the new office of the Department of Human

ORANJESTAD – Political party Red Democratico (ReD) says Aruba's circular economy policy is not a new initiative but a strategy that was already developed, formally adopted, and handed over to the curr

ORANJESTAD – PPA parliamentarian Eduard Pieters says the government is moving too quickly with changes to promotion standards in public primary schools without fully preparing the education system. Pi

ORANJESTAD/THE HAGUE – The Dutch government has asked Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten to consider adopting their own ban on products originating from Israeli settlements in occupied territories, Curac

ORANJESTAD – Parliamentarian Rocco Tjon (MEP) says Education Minister Gerlien Croes has still not released the official LAR advisory concerning the objection filed over the use of public funds for a p

ORANJESTAD – PPA parliamentarian Eduard Pieters has criticized the government's decision to use Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) funds for waste management, arguing that a worthwhile objective should not

ORANJESTAD – Aruba and Curaçao have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in digital education and e-government. Signed by Ministers Gerlien Croes and Sithree van Heydoorn,

ORANJESTAD – Beginning August 1, 2026, Aruba will introduce a legal 25% cap on interest and charges for consumer credit. The measure is designed to strengthen consumer protection and prevent excessive

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

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

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/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 – 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

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 – 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 – 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 – 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

ORANJESTAD – Justice Minister Arthur Dowers says public safety is the main reason behind the decision to regulate access to the back road along Aruba's North Coast. In an interview with Noticiacla, he

ORANJESTAD – The Government of Aruba has officially launched the "National Day to Care for Aruba," a nationwide campaign aimed at strengthening shared responsibility for keeping the island clean. The

ORANJESTAD – PPA parliamentary leader Eduard Pieters has questioned why the government awarded a waste management-related project to a private company instead of Aruba's national waste management comp

ORANJESTAD – Member of Parliament Xiomara Maduro questioned the government's decision to use Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) funds to pay a private company for waste processing. Maduro said the governme

ORANJESTAD – MEP parliamentary leader Evelyn Wever-Croes has filed a formal complaint with Parliament Speaker A.M. Sneek following an incident during the July 10 public parliamentary meeting. Accordin

ORANJESTAD – With the school vacation season underway, Aruba's Department of Foreign Relations is urging residents planning to travel abroad to check the latest official travel advice before departing

ORANJESTAD – The Government of Aruba has officially established a so-called Steering Committee to coordinate and oversee the phased reopening of air connections between Aruba and Venezuela. The decisi

ORANJESTAD – Aruba's Ministry of Kingdom Relations, Education, Youth, Innovation and Sports will maintain its policy limiting classrooms to a maximum of 24 students for the 2026-2027 school year. Intr

ORANJESTAD – Opposition MP Eduard Pieters (PPA) is calling for a stronger national strategy to combat addiction, arguing that the government should prioritize prevention instead of responding only aft

ORANJESTAD – Aruba's Ministry of Kingdom Relations, Education, Youth, Innovation and Sports has begun the process of developing a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. The initiative follows

DEN HAAG - From 13 to 17 July, State Secretary Eric van der Burg will pay a working visit to the Leeward Islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. During the visit, the focus will be on strengthening co

ORANJESTAD – Census Aruba Director Sharin Luydens says the department is experiencing unprecedented demand, resulting in longer waiting times for appointments and public services. According to Luydens

ORANJESTAD – AVP parliamentarian Otami Thomasia says modernizing Aruba's Correctional Institution (KIA) requires more than a new building. According to him, lasting improvements depend on investing in

ORANJESTAD – The MEP parliamentary faction has formally requested an urgent meeting of Parliament's Standing Committee on Social Affairs to discuss hardship cases involving Aruba's social assistance r

ORANJESTAD – PPA parliamentary leader Eduard Pieters says Aruba needs more leadership and less political debate on Facebook and other social media platforms. According to him, the public wants clear i

ORANJESTAD – Finance, Economic Affairs and Primary Sector Minister Geoffrey Wever, accompanied by Finance Department Director Derrick Werleman, has officially submitted Aruba's 2025 Annual Accounts to

ORANJESTAD – Finance Minister Geoffrey Wever announced that gasoline, diesel and kerosene prices will decrease on July 8, thanks to both lower international fuel prices and the temporary government su

ORANJESTAD – Member of Parliament Eduard Pieters (PPA) criticized the government, saying it has failed to adequately address the long-standing problems at Aruba's Correctional Institution (KIA). He de

ORANJESTAD – MEP parliamentary faction has criticized Parliament President Marlon Sneek, arguing that requests submitted by the opposition are not being handled equally compared with those from coalit

ORANJESTAD – Member of Parliament Dennerich Kelly has called for greater clarity and better communication regarding the current discussion over AZV coverage for preventive colorectal cancer screening.

ORANJESTAD – During the parliamentary debate on the situation at Aruba's Correctional Institution (KIA), Member of Parliament Xiomara Maduro said the ongoing crisis is placing an increasing financial

ORANJESTAD - Tourism, Transport and Labor Minister Wendrick Cicilia has postponed until further notice a public parliamentary meeting that was scheduled to discuss the contract between the Aruba Touri

ORANJESTAD - PPA faction leader Eduard Pieters is strongly criticizing the government for postponing a public parliamentary meeting at the last moment without providing any explanation. According to P

ORANJESTAD – The Government of Aruba has submitted its draft 2027 budget to the College Aruba financieel toezicht (CAft) for advice, as required by law. After receiving that advice, the budget will be

ORANJESTAD – Aruba's Fire Department has expanded its operational capabilities after certifying 40 firefighters to operate its ladder truck and officially adding a new support vehicle to its fleet. Du

ORANJESTAD – A proposed Dutch law that would give students the legal right to receive compensation for mandatory internships would not apply to Aruba, Curaçao or Sint Maarten. The legislation would on

ORANJESTAD – Some time ago, Minister of Justice Arthur Dowers, based on a report prepared by the Traffic Safety Commission, decided to ban the use of e-scooters in Aruba. The measure was introduced to

ORANJESTAD – A new study commissioned by Aruba's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Kingdom Relations concludes that there is no straightforward answer to whether Aruba would benefit more from retaining

ORANJESTAD – According to a new study on Aruba's future relationship with the European Union, conducted by the University of Curaçao, the central question is not merely financial but fundamentally pol