ORANJESTAD — Aruba’s Parliament on Wednesday unanimously approved a motion submitted by the MEP faction, requesting that the Aruban government formally seek clarification from the Dutch government reg

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 — Prime Minister Mike Eman has denied that the AVP–FUTURO coalition is currently deadlocked over plans to raise the minimum wage toward the subsistence level (bestaansminimum). According to

ORANJESTAD — FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrived in Aruba on Wednesday afternoon aboard a private aircraft to inaugurate a FIFA-funded football field turf project. Minister of Sports Gerlien Croes

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump expressed surprise following the Republican Party's defeat in the November 3 US midterm elections, which saw Democrats capture majorities in both the House of Repre

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 — Member of Parliament Eduard Pieters (PPA) has questioned the Aruban government's transparency regarding its proposed minimum wage increase, claiming that Parliament has yet to receive an

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

WASHINGTON — Democrats scored a sweeping victory in the November 3 US midterm elections, taking control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate from President Donald Trump's Republican Par

THE HAGUE — The Dutch government has nominated former central bank governor Klaas Knot to become the next president of the European Central Bank (ECB), following Christine Lagarde's announcement that

ORANJESTAD — The government has answered all 1,384 parliamentary questions on the first supplementary budget for 2026 and is awaiting a date for its debate, Finance, Economic Affairs and Primary Secto

ORANJESTAD — Parliamentarian Eduard Pieters (PPA) is questioning the government’s priorities after a meeting with CEDE Aruba and community centre representatives highlighted a need for Afl. 1.4 millio

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 — AVP’s party council instructed Prime Minister Mike Eman on Monday evening to continue talks with business associations and the business sector on the proposal to raise the minimum wage gr

ORANJESTAD — Minister Gerlien Croes (FUTURO) has stated that her party is not seeking the collapse of the AVP–FUTURO coalition government but is demanding clarity and dialogue regarding the proposed i

ORANJESTAD — Disagreements over raising the minimum wage are developing into a political conflict that could threaten the survival of the AVP–FUTURO coalition government. Although neither party has an

THE HAGUE — Prime Minister Rob Jetten's minority government has failed to secure opposition support for its tax plan after another round of negotiations with seven opposition parties ended without an

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

BRUSSELS — Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever offered his government's resignation on Monday, November 2, after the five coalition parties failed to agree on the national budget. King Philippe has n

ORANJESTAD — Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Heleen Herbert is visiting Impact Hub Aruba on Monday, November 2, focusing on startups, innovation and cooperation among Caribbean islands.

THE HAGUE — New aviation regulations took effect at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on November 1, 2026, setting a maximum of 478,000 aircraft movements annually, including no more than 27,000 at night. Th

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

MEXICO CITY — Kimi Antonelli secured his first Formula 1 world title by finishing third in the Mexican Grand Prix. At 20, the Italian becomes the youngest world champion in the sport’s history, breaki

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

THE HAGUE — The Dutch Ministry of Defence has been given a permanent task to monitor the security situation around the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, including Aruba. The decision aims to identify thr

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 — Aruba's government will officially open registration for Short-Term Vacation Rentals on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at noon. Property owners and operators have until January 31, 2027, to re

ORANJESTAD — Infrastructure Minister Rene Herdé is calling for a balanced approach to regulating ATV and UTV activities in Aruba, considering both their economic importance and the need to protect the

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 — Education Minister Gerlien Croes, together with the Department of Education Aruba (DEA), school principals, and teachers, held the second session of a national dialogue aimed at evaluatin

ORANJESTAD — Parliamentarian Eduard Pieters (PPA) is calling on the government to prioritize prevention, early detection, and child protection rather than focusing primarily on harsher punishment for

THE HAGUE — TUI will increase its Aruba flights from two to three weekly starting in April 2027, following discussions between Tourism Minister Wendrick Cicilia, ATA Director Ronella Croes, and TUI ex

LONDON — British energy giant BP reported an $8.5 billion quarterly profit, its highest in 18 years and nearly four times the amount earned a year earlier. The extraordinary earnings follow soaring oi

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

THE HAGUE — Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten welcomed Aruba’s Prime Minister Mike Eman in The Hague today, October 29. During their meeting, the two leaders discussed several important issues affecting

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 — “The Aruban government was put under tremendous pressure during that period, different kinds of pressure for different reasons.” With this statement, former Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Cr

ORANJESTAD — “Jetten has not answered our questions. Jetten talked about speculation.” With these words, MEP leader and former Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes responded to Noticiacla regarding state

ORANJESTAD — Justice Minister Arthur Dowers paid a working visit to Respaldo, Aruba's specialized mental health institution. During the visit, Miloushka Boekhoudt-Wernet and psychiatrist Nathalie King

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 — Starting November 1, 2026, Aruba will introduce stricter screening of travelers heading to the island. Authorities may deny passengers permission to board an aircraft or ship before they

ORANJESTAD — The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) has decided not to investigate the disappearance of the fishing boat Energy, carrying four fishermen, or other cases involving missing fishermen in Aruban wat