SEATTLE – U.S. President Donald Trump personally contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino before football's governing body made the extraordinary decision to suspend the one-match ban imposed on U.S.

ORANJESTAD – A new analysis by Caribbean Journal suggests that Frontier Airlines’ decision to take over eight former Spirit Airlines routes could eventually carry significance for the Caribbean, inclu

ORANJESTAD – The new direct flight between Bucaramanga and Aruba is helping strengthen commercial, tourism and investment ties between the Colombian department of Santander and Aruba. A trade mission

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will never become a communist country. He made the remarks during a speech at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota as part of the nation's Ind

ORANJESTAD – The National Library of Aruba will officially open the solo exhibition “Interlasado: Paralel” on Thursday, July 9. Curated by Irvin Aguilar, the exhibition showcases the latest work of a

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 – Although Dutch football international Denzel Dumfries was born in the Netherlands, his family surname has deep historical ties to Aruba, according to a feature published by BBC News. The

ORANJESTAD – Noticiacla has entered a new era. Along with its new visual identity, the Noticiacla app has received a significant upgrade designed to deliver news faster, smarter and more conveniently

ORANJESTAD – The criminal case against the female driver accused of causing a fatal traffic accident and leaving the scene (hit-and-run) took another turn in court on Friday. During the latest hearing

ORANJESTAD – The legal team of parliamentarian Mike de Meza is preparing to challenge the formal charging document in the fiscal case pending against him. According to his attorney, mr. Desiree Croes,

ORANJESTAD – Mr. Thomas G.W.A. Domhoff officially took office on July 1 as President of the Centrale Bank van Aruba (CBA). His first day included meetings with the CBA's management team, followed by a

ORANJESTAD – Volunteers from the Aruba Red Cross are playing a vital role in the international humanitarian response in Venezuela, where rescue teams from several countries continue to assist communit

SAN NICOLAS – Detectives in San Nicolas have arrested four suspects as part of an ongoing investigation into a shooting that took place on June 21, 2026, outside Pacifico Restaurant in San Nicolas. Th

ORANJESTAD – “I am not a criminal. This was a terrible accident.” With those words, C. Fernandez Pedra asked the Court on Friday morning to allow her to await the remainder of her criminal proceedings

ORANJESTAD – The judge presiding over the fatal hit-and-run criminal case against C. Fernandez Pedra said in court on Friday that several documents and additional investigative steps are still pending

ORANJESTAD – Aruba's Public Prosecution Service outlined its case on Friday against C. Fernandez Pedra, the driver charged in connection with the fatal hit-and-run crash of January 4, 2026, in which t

ORANJESTAD – Financial crime does not stop at national borders, making international cooperation more important than ever, according to FIU Aruba's Annual Report 2025. The report highlights that the r

ORANJESTAD – The quality of suspicious transaction reports is just as important as the number submitted, according to FIU Aruba's Annual Report 2025. FIU says detailed and well-documented reports allo

ORANJESTAD – Financial crime is becoming increasingly sophisticated. According to the FIU Aruba Annual Report 2025, criminal organizations are making greater use of seemingly legitimate businesses to

BUENOS AIRES – The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) strengthened its presence in Argentina by participating in the prestigious Forbes Sustainability Summit, where Chief Executive Officer Ronella Croes

ORANJESTAD - Today, the Centrale Bank van Aruba (CBA) releases the 14th edition of its annual Financial Sector Supervision Report (FSSR), coinciding with its 40th anniversary. As in previous years, th

By Tito Laclé It feels like only yesterday that I published the very first edition of NoticiaCla, an independent news platform created to provide Aruba with responsible, reliable journalism. Yet twelv

WILLEMSTAD — King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have extended their congratulations to the people of Curaçao on the occasion of National Anthem and Flag Day, celebrated today, July 2. In their mes

ORANJESTAD – The possibility of Aruba gaining access to additional European Union funding does not automatically mean the island's economy will grow. That is one of the main conclusions of an official

ORANJESTAD – Financial crime is becoming more complex, more international and increasingly digital. That is one of the key messages in the FIU-Aruba Annual Report 2025. The report states that Aruba, a

ORANJESTAD — The Central Bank of Aruba (CBA) participated Monday in the Swift Payments Experience Roadshow in Willemstad, where financial institutions from across the Dutch Caribbean discussed upcomin

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 / KRALENDIJK — A new report by the Law Enforcement Council concludes that the screening process for justice personnel in the Caribbean Netherlands is inadequate, leaving critical institutio

WILLEMSTAD — Curaçao is celebrating National Anthem and Flag Day today, Thursday, July 2, with its annual official ceremony at Brionplein, bringing together government officials, students, youth organ

ORANJESTAD, Aruba — As international relief efforts for earthquake-stricken Venezuela continue to expand, Aruba has emerged as an important regional logistics hub supporting humanitarian flights into

THE HAGUE – The National Commemoration of the Abolition of Slavery by the Netherlands in 1863 in Suriname and the former Netherlands Antilles took place today, July 1, at Oosterpark in Amsterdam. This

ORANJESTAD, Aruba — The Aruba Lions Club has installed its new Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 Lions year during a ceremonial gathering held at the Bubali Ballroom of Embassy Suites, attended by

SAN NICOLAS – A 60-year-old man born in Aruba died Wednesday evening while being held in custody at the San Nicolas Police Station. According to an official statement from the Aruba Police Force, offi

ORANJESTAD – Aruba's AVP-FUTURO government will introduce a structural monitoring system beginning August 15, 2026, to ensure that supermarkets and distributors comply with the maximum prices establis

ORANJESTAD – Aruba has been named the safest honeymoon destination in the Caribbean for 2026, according to a new index published by the travel brand Honeymoon Always. Aruba ranked first with a score o

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

THE HAGUE – Aruba's Governor, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, met with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten during an official meeting to discuss recent developments in Aruba and other matters of mutual

ORANJESTAD – During Wednesday morning's commemoration marking the 162nd anniversary of the abolition of slavery, Prime Minister Mike Eman announced that July 1 will henceforth be officially observed e

ORANJESTAD – Aruba's Public Prosecution Service is urging all travelers to pay any outstanding fines before traveling. Individuals with unpaid fines may be stopped at the border until the amount owed

ORANJESTAD – The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) is continuing to strengthen its international campaign, "When You Love Aruba, It Loves You Back," launched in 2025 to promote a more responsible and s

ORANJESTAD – Noticiacla is celebrating its 12th anniversary today, July 2, 2026, by taking another major step in its development. As part of the celebration, the news platform is unveiling a refreshed

ORANJESTAD – Aruba's casino and real estate sectors continue to pose significant money laundering risks, according to the Financial Intelligence Unit Aruba (FIU-Aruba) Annual Report 2025, released thi

ORANJESTAD — Norwegian Cruise Line has removed Aruba from one of its Caribbean itineraries in early 2027 after losing access to the port of Oranjestad, citing updated port availability. The change aff

ORANJESTAD — One of Aruba's most closely watched criminal cases is poised to enter a pivotal stage next week, as the family of the victims and their legal representatives prepare to publicly address d