- BCA ta alerta pa compania cu ta busca inversion den Aruba sin permiso legal
- Prensa di Ecuador ta reacciona duro: Corsou ta haci historia y La Tri ta keda contra muraya
- Medionan di Merca ta elogia actuacion historico di Eloy Room
- Rey Willem-Alexander a bishita seleccion di Corsou despues di wega contra Ecuador
- Abelardo de la Espriella a gana eleccion presidencial di Colombia
- BCA ta alerta pa compania cu ta busca inversion den Aruba sin permiso legal
- Prensa di Ecuador ta reacciona duro: Corsou ta haci historia y La Tri ta keda contra muraya
- Medionan di Merca ta elogia actuacion historico di Eloy Room
- Rey Willem-Alexander a bishita seleccion di Corsou despues di wega contra Ecuador
- Abelardo de la Espriella a gana eleccion presidencial di Colombia
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Aruba’s economy expected to surpass $8 billion florins in 2026, finance minister says
ORANJESTAD, Aruba — Aruba’s economy is expected to continue its steady expansion and surpass the 8 billion florin mark in 2026, according to updated economic projections released Thursday by the Depar
Supporters of HOFA argue the law would strengthen fiscal stability while preserving autonomy
ORANJESTAD, Aruba — As political and public debate continues over the proposed HOFA fiscal framework, supporters of the legislation argue that the measure is about more than controlling government spe
Noticiacla LIVE to examine the legacy of slavery and the impact of the #Kurashi movement tonight
ORANJESTAD, Aruba — Tonight’s edition of Noticiacla LIVE will focus on a subject of profound historical and social significance: the legacy of slavery in the Dutch Caribbean and ongoing efforts to pre
Esther Ouwehand steps down as leader of Dutch Party for the Animals
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Esther Ouwehand has announced that she will step down as leader and parliamentary chair of the Party for the Animals, ending a tenure that saw the Dutch political movement exp
Curaçao national team returns home for final preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao — The Curaçao national soccer team returned home on Wednesday evening after completing a training camp in the Netherlands, entering the final stage of preparations for its historic
Naval forces test hurricane preparedness during international disaster-response exercise
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — Dutch naval personnel stationed in Sint Maarten participated in a major international disaster-response exercise aimed at strengthening regional preparedness for hurricanes
Netherlands to cover weight-loss surgery for teenagers with severe obesity
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Teenagers suffering from severe or extreme obesity will soon be eligible for weight-loss surgery under the Netherlands’ basic health insurance system, marking a significant sh
Soul Beach Music Festival draws thousands to Curaçao for music, comedy and entertainment
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao — Curaçao became one of the Caribbean’s premier entertainment destinations in late May as the 2026 Soul Beach Music Festival attracted thousands of visitors for six days of concert
Critics say proposed HOFA law could weaken Aruba’s autonomy and parliamentary authority
ORANJESTAD, Aruba — As the governments of Aruba and the Netherlands promote the proposed HOFA law as a framework for ensuring sound public finances and securing access to lower-cost financing, politic
San Nicolas needs jobs and industry, not just festivals, business leader says
ORANJESTAD, Aruba — The president of the San Nicolas Business Association, Errol de Freitas, has voiced sharp concerns about Aruba’s current development strategy, arguing that the island’s second-larg
Young entrepreneurs showcase innovative business ideas at BeYourOwnBoss finale
ORANJESTAD, Aruba — More than 150 secondary school students took center stage as the entrepreneurship program BeYourOwnBoss concluded with its Final Pitch Event, giving young participants an opportuni
Aruba hosts regional health experts to strengthen public health and mosquito-borne disease response
ORANJESTAD, Aruba — Aruba this week served as the host of two major regional public health gatherings, bringing together experts, researchers and frontline professionals from across the Dutch Caribbea
Prosecutors warn staffing shortage is straining investigations and public trust
ORANJESTAD, Aruba — Aruba’s Public Prosecution Service has voiced growing concern over a severe shortage of detectives within the Aruba Police Force, warning that the staffing crisis is placing increa
Hospital introduces more advanced method to detect prostate cancer
ORANJESTAD, Aruba — The Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH) has introduced a new and more advanced method for detecting prostate cancer, using MRI imaging as the first step to identify suspicious areas befo
Air Transat to launch nonstop flights between Montreal and Aruba in December 2026
ORANJESTAD — Air Transat has announced the launch of nonstop flights between Montreal and Aruba beginning Dec. 12, 2026, expanding direct air connections between Canada and the Caribbean island during
Errol de Freitas says HOFA could add to Aruba’s financial burden
ORANJESTAD — Errol de Freitas, president of the San Nicolas Business Association, expressed strong concerns about the proposed Kingdom law known as HOFA and its potential financial impact on Aruba, qu
Dutch court allows GroenLinks-PvdA to use the name “Pro”
THE HAGUE — The Dutch political alliance GroenLinks-PvdA will be allowed to continue using the new name “Pro” — short for Progressief Nederland — after the Council of State rejected objections filed b
SNBA opposes full refinery dismantling and calls for a new industrial vision for San Nicolas
ORANJESTAD — The San Nicolas Business Association does not support the complete dismantling of Aruba’s former refinery and believes parts of the facility should be preserved and repurposed to help dri
United Nations warns of possible El Niño bringing more heat and drought to Aruba and Curaçao
GENEVA — The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization has warned that the likelihood of a new El Niño weather phenomenon has now risen to more than 80 percent, raising concerns about increase
Dutch Kingdom introduces new rules for sharing personal data after BSN rollout
THE HAGUE — The Netherlands has introduced new regulations governing the exchange of personal data between the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten and the Dutch Caribbean following the rollout of
Aruba Parliament opens nominations for the 2026 Hala di Shoco Award
ORANJESTAD — The Parliament of Aruba has officially opened nominations for the 2026 Hala di Shoco Award, a recognition dedicated to young people between the ages of 15 and 24 who stand out through lea
Court upholds Austrian judgments against Curaçao online casino operator
WILLEMSTAD — The Common Court of Justice of Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten and the BES islands has ruled on appeal that two Austrian court judgments against the online casino operator Raging Rhino NV can
Court Sentences St. Maarten Man in Tax Fraud and Money Laundering Case
WILLEMSTAD — The Common Court of Justice of Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten and the BES islands has sentenced a St. Maarten man for tax fraud and money laundering after authorities determined that the Gov
Six Dutch Caribbean Islands Sign New Agreement to Strengthen Agriculture and Fisheries
ORANJESTAD — Representatives from Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in agricu
Work group to find corrections to Dutch language dilema in Aruba classrooms
ORANJESTAD – A soon to be installed government work group must find ways to correct the current Dutch language dilema Aruba students currently face when taking their final high school exams. A recent
Dutch Caribbean islands meet in the Netherlands for IPKO
DEN HAAG – In a prelude to the IPKO meetings this week in the Netherlands, the island delegations of Aruba, Curacao and St Martin met Monday morning to discuss the issues at hand. The dispute resoluti
Financial irregularities at Enseñansa pa Empleo discovered
ORANJESTAD – Financial irregularities discovered in the daily handling of the popular educational work program ‘Enseñansa pa Empleo’ had the minister responsible for the department, Rudy Lampe, revoke
Former Aruba labor minister Paul Croes has his day in court
ORANJESTAD – The criminal case where a former Aruba Labor minister Paul Croes is the main suspect, took shape Wednesday morning in an Aruban court. The fact that is was merely a procedural case, did n
Aruba government want Ducapro to hold on with royalties charge introduction
ORANJESTAD – The Aruba government wants the Caribbean based DUCAPRO to ‘hold on’ on the june 1st introduction of royalties payments by local radiostations. Aruba justice minister Andin Bikker and Arub
Wever: Dutch Kingdom still to decided legality of Venezuelan elections
ORANJESTAD - “ The Dutch Kingdom will evaluate the Venezuela election outcome, and decide then if they will recognize it or not”. This was the first reaction of the Aruba prime minister Evelyn Wever t
Aruba to open borders with Venezuela first for fruits, vegetables and fish
ORANJESTAD – After meeting with varios local Aruba produce vendors recently, Aruba prime minister Evelyn Wever Croes told NoticiaCla of the intentions of opening up the maritime border with Venezuela
Aruba government to replace Aruba CAFT representative
ORANJESTAD – The Aruba government plans to replace the current Aruba representative in the college of financial supervision of Aruba (CAFT). The only reason Aruba prime minister Evelyn Wever gave Noti
Courts in Curacao and Bonaire lift ConocoPhillips embargo
KRALENDIJK/WILLEMSTAD – The courts in both Curacao and Bonaire Friday lifted embargos previously honored on request of ConocoPhillips. While the embargos were to be lifted, any payment on petroleum de
ConocoPhillips successfully seizes two oil shipments in Aruba
ORANJESTAD – ConocoPhillips successfully seized two supposedly PDVSA oil shipments in Aruba Monday night, Aruba energy minister Evelyn Wever confirmed to NoticiaCla Tuesday morning. This comes one day
ConocoPhillips unsuccessful in seizing Aruba’s FMSA fuel operation
ORANJESTAD – American company ConocoPhillips was unsuccessful in seizing part of the CITGO Aruba property through the gasoline distribution operation FMSA. Aruba Energy minister Evelyn Wever roes conf
Aruba Airport operation continues regardless of island blackout
ORANJESTAD - Even though Aruba is experiencing a complete power outage (black-out), the airport remains open and operational. This, according to airport spokesperson Hendrik Croes. The emergency back-
WEB: Unknown what caused Fridays total blackout in Aruba
ORANJESTAD – It was still unknown to utilities compania director Luis Oduber (WEB) what caused the total island blackout this morning in Aruba. The problem occurred at 9:37am, the director continued.
Dutch lawmakers question approval of newly appointed Venezuelan Consul to Aruba
DEN HAAG – Two Dutch lawmakers questioned the Dutch approval of newly appointed Venezuelan Consul General for Aruba Carlos Figueroa. In a 5 question note to Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok, PVV’s Ray
Two men involved in Wayaca murder get 20 years prison each
ORANJESTAD – A judge sentenced handed 20-year prison sentences to two men responsible for a murder in the Wayaca neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. Prosecutors had requested 25 years. The murder took p
CITGO Aruba: ConocoPhillips did not seize any of the Aruba assets
SAN NICOLAS – “"No attachment or seizure has occurred of any assets of CITGO Petroleum Corporation or CITGO Aruba Refinery.” This was the response from an official of the Aruba refinery Wednesday to N
Henk Kamp replaces Sybilla Dekker as CAFT member
DEN HAAG/ORANJESTAD - Former Minister Henk Kamp will replace Sybilla Dekker as member of the college Aruba Financial Supervision on august 1st 2018, and for Curaçao and Sint Maarten and the Cft Bonair
Aruba radio stations must now pay royalty fees for playing music
ORANJESTAD - Radio stations in the Dutch Caribbean islands (including Aruba) will now have to pay royalty fees for playing music for the first time, which will be collected by SOCAN and newly launched
Aruba gasoline price to increase on Wednesday
ORANJESTAD - Following the average posting of Platts US Marketscan (Gulf Coast) for the period from 1 to 30 April 2018, the Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture announces the selling pric
Fake car tax sticker sale on Facebook has tax office attention
ORANJESTAD – Another case of selling fake car tax stickers on Facebook has the attention of the Aruba tax office. “We are on top of it”, tax director Luenne Gomez told NoticiaCla. The posting shows –w
Former Aruba Labor minister to face fraude charges in court
ORANJESTAD – Former Aruba Labor minister Paul Croes and about 30 other suspects of money laundering and fraude will face a judge in a special court session during three days in late may. The court pro
Oncologist to Parkietenbos inhabitant: Move, in order to live longer
ORANJESTAD – An oncologist recently suggested a father to relocate from his current residence in Parkietenbos, if he wants to live longer. What makes this area unlivable is the large landfill. The fam
Aruba’s favorite baby Lunah wins another court battle
ORANJESTAD – A judge in Aruba order the Aruba National Healthy Insurance (AZV) to pay for already performed medical health services in the USA and those upcoming for now famed Aruba toddler ‘Baby Luna
Border between Venezuela and Aruba to remain closed until june meeting
ORANJESTAD- The border with Venezuela remains closed until the next meeting scheduled for June according to a press statement issued by the The Aruba government early Friday morning. The meeting was a
State Department commends Aruba Police Force drug combatting efforts
WASHINGTON – The US State Department commended the Aruba police force for their effort in combating illegal drug trafficking. This was published in the latest State Department International Narcotics
Aruba Health Department out of Yellow Fever vaccines again
ORANJESTAD – The Aruba health department (again) ran out of Yellow Fever vaccines due to heavy demands. According to a public statement issued by the Health department, many countries are struggling w
CAFT currently has Aruba 2018 budget for review
ORANJESTAD – The fact that the Aruba Parliament recently approved the Aruba government 2018 budget, doesn’t mean that Aruba is ‘out of the woods just yet’. Aruba approved the budget before the April 3
Minister expects court cases fighting ABC wetland verdict
ORANJESTAD – A verdict in court ordering the Aruba government to further block passage to a disputed wetland at Palm Beach may result in yet another court case says infrastructure minister Otmar Odube
American Airlines announces new operations to Aruba out of Dallas and Chicago
ORANJESTAD - Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) received the pleasant news that new service will be starting into Aruba as of December 2018 from two new gateways for American Airlines. One weekly flig
CBA: Aruban consumer still pessimistic on economic situation
ORANJESTAD – Whilst the general sentiment has improved, the general Aruban consumer is still pessimistic about the islands economic situation. The Aruba Central Bank issued the resuls of the latest po
Dutch Kingdom approves new Venezuelan Consul credentials for Aruba
ORANJESTAD – Dutch Kingdom approved the credentials for the new Venezuelan Consulate, Carlos Jose Figueroa, according to an Aruba government press statement Wednesday. The request by the Venezuelan go
Judge orders Aruba government to continue blocking prime piece of land
ORANJESTAD – An Aruban Judge ordered the Aruba government to (continue) blocking a piece of land, but this time using big stones instead of the current wooden barricades. It also prohibited the Aruba
DAECI: All stores to remain closed on Labor Day in Aruba
ORANJESTAD – All stores in Aruba are to remain closed on Labor Day, may 1st 2018. The department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry issued a statement informing that all stores are forbidden t
ABA: Local banks have alternative banking methods replacing banking checks
ORANJESTAD – All Aruban banks will have an alternative method in place, which will replace the usage of bank checks. This was confirmed Sunday by the Aruba Bankers Association through a press statemen
Parliament approves 2018 government budget
ORANJESTAD – After 4 long days of intense deliberations and discussions, parliament approved the 2018 government budget with 12 votes pro and 8 against. Early tensions Tuesday night resulted in an alm
Aruba government not in crisis after cannabis motion rejection
ORANJESTAD – The fact that a majority in parliament rejected a motion asking to speed up the process for legalization of medicinal cannabis Tuesday night, does not put the government in a bad spot or
