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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — Aruba's annual inflation rate reached 3% in September 2026, with consumer prices increasing 0.3% compared with August, according to figures released Wednesday, October 28, by the Central

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Food & Beverage Association (AFBA) is urging the government to carefully assess its plan to increase the monthly minimum wage from Afl. 2,007.05 to Afl. 2,683, the proposed subs

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Chamber of Commerce (KvK) shares concerns about the high cost of living and the need to improve workers' purchasing power. However, the organization questions the government's i

ORANJESTAD — Economisch Bureau Amsterdam recommends targeted electricity discounts for low-income households as part of its strategy to reduce poverty in Aruba. According to its October 2025 report, a

ORANJESTAD — A study by Economisch Bureau Amsterdam (EBA) reveals that in 2023, 22.2% of Aruba's households earned less than half the median household income, an internationally recognized measure of

ORANJESTAD — The Central Bank of Aruba (CBA) warns that foreign real estate investments could drive up housing and land prices for local residents. Rising international energy, transportation and food

ORANJESTAD — Aruba’s public finances are genuinely improving and public debt is falling rapidly, but the country still lacks sufficient fiscal room to withstand another international crisis without po

ORANJESTAD — Aruba needed tourism to double to achieve economic growth of 20% per capita over twenty years. According to Hans Hoogervorst, chairman of the Aruba Board of Financial Supervision (CAft),

ORANJESTAD — Couples marrying in Aruba spend an average of US$27,000, while wedding guests spend approximately US$4,000 per person and honeymooners US$10,500, according to an Aruba Tourism Authority (

ORANJESTAD — KLM is replacing the Airbus A330 with Boeing 777 and 787-10 aircraft on its Aruba and Bonaire route from October 25 for the winter season. The change provides more World Business Class se

ORANJESTAD — Tourism policy is too important for Aruba to leave solely to one minister or delegate too extensively to organisations. Hans Hoogervorst, chairman of the Aruba Board of Financial Supervis

ORANJESTAD — AHATA honoured 37 professionals at its 2026 Excellence Awards at The St. Regis Aruba Resort, attended by 250 guests. The awards recognise their dedication and contribution to Aruba’s tour

ORANJESTAD — Starting October 25, 2026, KLM will introduce Boeing 777 and 787-10 aircraft on its Aruba and Bonaire routes, increasing Business Class and Premium Comfort seating. Previously operating A

ORANJESTAD — Former politician Miguel Mansur questions how the government intends to finance a minimum wage increase without placing additional pressure on businesses, consumers and public finances. A

ORANJESTAD — Air Canada is expanding its winter flight network, including a connection between Montreal and Aruba, alongside destinations such as Tenerife, Santo Domingo and Roatán. An Ipsos survey fo

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) reported that 114,517 stayover tourists arrived in Aruba during September 2026, generating 761,557 visitor nights, with an average stay of 6.7 nights.

ORANJESTAD — Southwest Airlines is expanding its international network with 11 new routes between November 2026 and June 2027, including nonstop service between Nashville, Tennessee, and Aruba, schedu

ORANJESTAD — Frontier Airlines ended its nonstop Atlanta–Aruba service in April 2026 as part of cuts affecting 21 international routes. According to a Simple Flying report based on Cirium data, the ai

ORANJESTAD — Trade union SEPPA is urging the government and Parliament to gradually raise the minimum wage to a level that allows workers to cover basic needs and live with dignity. The union argues t

ORANJESTAD — Laser Airlines plans to resume flights between Caracas and Aruba on December 3, 2026, with two weekly services on Thursdays and Sundays, according to a report by Rainer Nieves Dolande in

ORANJESTAD — Air Canada plans to increase its Montreal–Aruba service to two flights a week from February 14, 2027, according to a schedule update published by AeroRoutes. The service is scheduled to b

ORANJESTAD — Aruba Airport Authority (AAA), Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) and JetBlue celebrated 20 years of the airline’s service between New York and Aruba. Its first nonstop flight from JFK arri

ORANJESTAD — The third Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival, held October 3–11, attracted around 4,000 residents and visitors to its two-day festival, The Pavilion. More than 50 food and beverage vendors

ORANJESTAD — Aruba Convention Bureau (ACB) is participating in IMEX America 2026, October 13–15 in Las Vegas, to attract more meetings, incentive trips, conferences and corporate events to Aruba. Unde

ORANJESTAD — Princess Cruises will include Aruba among destinations receiving extended visits during its 2028–2029 Caribbean season. Under its More Ashore program, selected itineraries will offer late

ORANJESTAD — WEB Aruba and Wärtsilä have signed a contract for a 35 MW/70 MWh battery system, with final handover scheduled for the second quarter of 2028. The agreement includes energy management and

NOORD — Centro di Bario Noord will host an Agriculture and Food Market on Friday, October 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can buy fruit, vegetables and other local products, as well as plants for

ORANJESTAD — Fuel prices in Aruba will rise again on October 14. Premium unleaded gasoline increases by 20.6 cents to Afl. 3.124 per liter, while diesel reaches Afl. 3.376 and kerosene Afl. 3.119. Gas

ORANJESTAD — Aruba Airport Authority (AAA) has renewed its ground handling concessions with Swissport and GenAir without opening a new selection process. The agreements take effect on January 1, 2027.

ORANJESTAD — Frans Ponson, president of Comerciantenan Uni di Aruba (CUA), believes the government must review the charges it imposes on basic necessities before continuing to place responsibility for

ORANJESTAD — Delta Air Lines will expand its nonstop Boston–Aruba service to up to 12 flights per week, including five additional weekly flights, during the April 2027 spring break and Patriots’ Day h

ORANJESTAD — Aruba Airlines, Laser and Venezolana are preparing to resume commercial flights between Aruba and Venezuela in November, according to Juan Guatopo, vice president of the La Vela de Coro C

ORANJESTAD — Former students from Aruba with a Dutch DUO student loan or student debt may face higher interest in 2027. According to official information published by Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO)

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KvK) says a new tourism policy should first focus on solving the island’s current problems instead of pursuing further growth in visitor number

ORANJESTAD — Aruba stands out in FlightHub’s latest 2026 travel trends report, recording a 118% increase in bookings from Canada compared with the same period a year earlier. The figure is based on bo

ORANJESTAD — An American traveler’s missed-flight ordeal in Aruba has reached an international audience after PEOPLE published her account. But the timeline also shows that she arrived at the airport

ORANJESTAD — Aruba has secured two spots on AAA’s Top 10 Casino Hotels of 2026, a ranking that recognizes casino hotels for luxury, personalized service and overall guest experience. The St. Regis Aru

ORANJESTAD — Aruba recorded stronger bank lending and higher tourist arrivals in August 2026, while total government revenue declined compared with a year earlier. According to the Central Bank of Aru

ORANJESTAD — A new study on Aruba and the other Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands concludes that the Chinese presence has increased over recent decades, mainly through migration, entre

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Trade & Industry Association (ATIA) has appointed Derchlien G. Dijkhoff as its new Director, effective November 1, 2026. Dijkhoff brings more than 15 years of experience in stra

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association (AHATA) disagrees with the Tourism Implementation Plan 2026–2031. Following three consultation rounds with the Tourism Ministry, the association says

ORANJESTAD — Aruba continues to position its tourism economy around higher-spending visitors, with a strong dependence on the U.S. market, upscale hospitality and premium accommodations. A recent regi

ORANJESTAD — Aruba is set to welcome a new attraction centered around one of the island’s best-known local products. The Balashi Beer Experience is preparing to officially open on October 4, 2026, off

ORANJESTAD — An executive in Aruba’s tourism sector has strongly criticised the Tourism 3.0 report recently published by Noticiacla. His main message is that the Government must take responsibility fo

ORANJESTAD — Aruba is preparing to welcome a new attraction: The Balashi Beer Experience. On Thursday morning, the press received an introduction to the MetaCorp project, which CEO Eddie de Veer said

ORANJESTAD — Argentina has become a fundamental market for Aruba’s tourism, according to Jordan Schlipken Croes, the Aruba Tourism Authority’s (ATA) director for Latin America. Speaking to Travel2lata

EAGLE BEACH — Iberostar Wave of Change has received recognition from the World Economic Forum in the inaugural Beyond Tourism Impact Stars, which honoured six private-sector solutions addressing chall

ORANJESTAD — More than half of the products and services monitored by CBS to measure the cost of living in Aruba recorded price increases over the past 12 months. According to the Consumer Price Index

ORANJESTAD — A household consisting of two adults and two children now needs approximately Afl. 5,663 per month to cover the minimum cost of living in Aruba. This is Afl. 144 more than a year ago, acc

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) and Aruba Excellence Foundation (AEF) have signed a new agreement to continue and expand educational programs focused on service quality and the visit

ORANJESTAD — The AWE Project has completed its first professional training program in barbering, awarding certificates to 11 young people between the ages of 16 and 35 who completed four practical wor

ORANJESTAD — Aruba Bank has announced the appointment of Ramon Mas as Managing Director, effective November 1, 2026. Mas currently serves as Head of Corporate & Platinum Banking and KYC. The leadershi

WILLEMSTAD — The InselAir trademark and brand, a well-known name in Caribbean aviation with a long-standing connection to Curaçao, South America and the wider region, has officially been offered for s