ORANJESTAD – Aruba Wastewater Sustainable Solutions (AWSS) will begin a 10-day preventive maintenance program on Monday, August 17, at the wastewater treatment plant in Bubali. The work will focus on

MORGENSTER – Police were alerted Saturday morning to a situation at a home in Morgenster, where a man was showing no signs of life. At the scene, it was confirmed that the man was 68-year-old Rene van

ORANJESTAD – Margaritaville at Sea has adjusted the itinerary of its upcoming 10-night Southern Caribbean cruise, with the Islander now scheduled to visit Aruba on September 9, 2026. The approximately

SANTA CRUZ – Deputy prosecutors in Aruba received further instruction on key aspects of criminal procedure, including searches, arrests, seizures and case law, during an intensive full-day program for

CANADA – Aruba has found itself in the celebration plans — at least jokingly — of two Alberta friends who won a C$12.5 million Lotto Max jackpot. Rodney McFadyen of Provost and Derek Marsh of Edmonton

ORANJESTAD – Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and the Primary Sector Geoffrey Wever has announced a public tender for the redevelopment of the former Esso Lagoen building in downtown Oranjestad i

ORANJESTAD – Aruba has between 15 and 16 youth groups, or gangs, that regularly appear on the radar of police, judicial authorities and social assistance organizations. These groups range from informa

ORANJESTAD – The Aruban government has taken an additional legal step in an effort to have allegations of possible irregularities at RDA investigated. After the Public Prosecutor’s Office indicated th

ORANJESTAD – The cost of living is by far the leading concern among participants in Noticiacla’s political survey. Of the 411 respondents who answered the question about Aruba’s biggest problem, 208,

ORANJESTAD – Noticiacla’s political survey shows a broadly critical mood toward Aruba’s current direction. Of 407 respondents answering the question, 73.7% said Aruba is not heading in the right direc

PHILLIPSBURG - St. Maarten’s Parliament wants the future of the Dutch Kingdom to become the central theme of IPKO 2027, scheduled for January 13–15 in St. Maarten. The proposal would focus on how rela

Written by Tito Laclé In Part 1, we saw that “Arubahuis” is not simply an informal nickname. It is a name with more than four decades of recognition, one that continues to be used even in official sou

ORANJESTAD - Organizations in Aruba and the other ABCSSS islands can apply for funding for projects aimed at strengthening the organization of healthcare. The ZonMw programme focuses on improving coop

SAN NICOLAS - The first phase of renovations at the Edgar Joaquin (Watty) Vos Police Training Institute is nearing completion, creating a more modern and functional environment for training Aruba’s fu

ORANJESTAD - The government and Aruba Tourism Authority are moving ahead with the development of a national tourism policy aimed at defining the future direction of one of Aruba’s main economic pillar

ORANJESTAD - Aruba Bank has donated several pallets of diapers, wipes and baby food to the VeneAruba Solidaria Foundation to support families affected by the earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 2

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed Aruban catcher Chadwick Tromp to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 31-year-old provides additional catching dept

MIAMI - An exceptionally strong El Niño could have a significant impact on Aruba and the other ABC islands. Rising Pacific Ocean temperatures typically lead to stronger wind shear and more stable atmo

MIAMI - American Airlines is temporarily overstaffed and is asking 1,205 flight attendants to voluntarily take one month of unpaid leave. Employees who participate will retain benefits such as standby

CHOCÓ - The Colombian Geological Service reported several tremors early Friday, August 14, in Chocó and Antioquia, with magnitudes ranging from 2.9 to 3.2. The strongest was a magnitude 3.2 earthquake

DEN BOSCH - Hundreds of farmers demonstrated outside the provincial government building in Den Bosch against plans to revoke the permits of five poultry farmers. The Noord-Brabant provincial governmen

ORANJESTAD – The Aruba Police Force’s Narcotics Unit has made another arrest in a drug investigation that has already resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of marijuana and cocaine, as well as a

ORANJESTAD – On Thursday, the Government presented the renovation of the former Lagoen gas station in downtown Oranjestad as part of the revitalization of the capital. But if the news sounds familiar,

Written by Tito Laclé For decades, when an Aruban spoke about “Arubahuis,” practically everyone knew what was meant: Aruba’s representation in the Netherlands. Now that the institution increasingly pr

ORANJESTAD - Infrastructure Minister Rene Herdé sees the renovation of the former gas station in downtown Oranjestad as part of a broader vision to create the conditions needed for economic developmen

ORANJESTAD – While citizens feel the problems in public services at the counter, on the phone or while waiting for an answer, behind the scenes the Government has already been working for years on a p

ORANJESTAD - Aruba’s foreign-currency financial buffer continued to grow strongly in the first months of 2026. Between the end of December 2025 and May 22, international reserves increased by more tha

ORANJESTAD - Aruba’s justice authorities have analyzed the latest crime figures and criminal methods, with the aim of using that information to strengthen prevention, investigations and coordination a

FALCON The news that Aruba is considering allowing Venezuelan vessels to return to its waters has been welcomed by the business community in Falcón, Venezuela, where the possible reopening is being vi

PHILLIPSBURG - St. Maarten Prime Minister Luc Mercelina is urging residents, businesses and visitors to prepare early for possible tropical weather during the Atlantic hurricane season, even though th

WILLEMSTAD - Aruban Johan Sjiem Fat took part in a meeting between the expert group investigating the democratic deficit within the Kingdom and the Curaçao Council of Ministers. During the August 12 m

ORANJESTAD - With high temperatures affecting Aruba, extra attention should be given to older adults. As people age, their sense of thirst can decrease and the body becomes less effective at regulatin

CALI - A child was rescued alive in Cali after spending more than 32 hours trapped beneath rubble, in an operation that highlights the crucial role of trained search-and-rescue dogs following Colombia

ROTTERDAM - An explosion at a company in the Rotterdam port area has left one person dead and several others injured. The incident occurred at around 11:30 a.m. on the grounds of Gunvor Energy, a refi

ORANJESTAD - In an opinion piece, Helena Croes argues that Aruba should give greater public recognition to its indigenous Caquetío heritage by erecting a prominent monument. Croes refers to several hi

ORANJESTAD - Aruba Lions Club recently welcomed John Fun of Fundacion Ban Uni Man pa Cria Nos Muchanan during its July 29 club meeting. Fun gave a presentation on the foundation’s work supporting prim

ORANJESTAD – Tropical activity is increasing across the Atlantic, with two systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center (NHC). For Aruba, however, the outlook remains relatively

ORANJESTAD - Police arrested five people, including three minors, following a chase in Oranjestad on Wednesday afternoon. Officers also seized drugs and the vehicle in which the suspects were travelin

AMSTERDAM - Xavi Hernández has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands national team, signing a four-year contract through the 2030 World Cup. The 46-year-old former Barcelona star succeeds Ronal

ORANJESTAD – The Public Prosecutor’s Office has officially announced that the criminal case against M.E. de Meza and his wife has been closed after both accepted and paid a settlement. The payment pre

ORANJESTAD – Parliamentarian Mike de Meza has not yet decided whether he wants to join the AVP-FUTURO cabinet as a minister, now that the tax-related case that blocked his appointment for more than a

ORANJESTAD – The Government of Aruba will organize the second edition of Cuida Aruba on August 28 and 29, bringing together the community, private sector and various public institutions. The national

ORANJESTAD – When citizens complain that government is not functioning, the criticism can easily be dismissed as personal frustration. But Aruba now has something it did not have before: an Ombudsman

Written by Tito Laclé The agreement between parliamentarian Mike de Meza and the Public Prosecutor’s Office appears to be bringing an end to a case that has occupied Aruban politics for more than a ye

ORANJESTAD - The Central Bank of Aruba (BCA) has decided to maintain the reserve requirement for commercial banks at 12.5%, effective July 1, 2026. The decision was taken during the Monetary Policy Co

MIAMI - Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its Summer 2028 schedule, featuring more than 450 voyages across 20 ships in the Bahamas, Caribbean and Europe. For Aruba, the main development is the

Author’s name known to the editorial staff A review of Aruba’s official taxi fares raises questions about the relationship between the distance traveled and the price a passenger pays, particularly fo

ORANJESTAD - Justice Minister Arthur Dowers has received the final report into conditions at the DIMAS building, following an incident several weeks ago in which several employees became ill during wo

ORANJESTAD - Starting August 12, 2026, gasoline in Aruba will rise by 25.1 cents to Afl. 2.909 per liter, while diesel will increase by 29.7 cents to Afl. 2.863 per liter. The key difference this time

ORANJESTAD - Parliamentarian Edgard Vrolijk is criticizing Minister Gerlien Croes for still not providing proof of payment related to his use of a private jet, despite a formal recommendation issued b

ORANJESTAD - Parliamentarian Jennifer Arends-Reyes has highlighted the potential of Compost Alliance, an Iberostar initiative bringing together hotels and other partners, including Aruba Airport Autho

ORANJESTAD - Horacio Oduber Hospital has successfully concluded the 34th edition of Hospi Bondi Camp, which for the fourth consecutive year ran for three weeks. The camp welcomed 140 children and gran

PARAGUANA - A small Aeroturpial aircraft flying from Curaçao to Venezuela made an emergency landing at Josefa Camejo International Airport on the Paraguana Peninsula following a serious mid-air incide

BOGOTA - A woman from Curaçao has died after being seriously injured during the earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday, August 10. According to information reported by Extra, she was at Matecaña In

BOGOTA - President Abelardo De La Espriella’s government is preparing to declare an economic and social emergency following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday and caused damag

AMSTERDAM - A total solar eclipse will cross parts of Europe today, August 12, 2026. Iceland, northern Spain and a small part of Portugal are in or near the path of totality, while the Netherlands wil

WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that after last month’s NATO summit in Ankara, the Secret Service secretly moved him to a different aircraft because of a possible missile threat