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 - 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 - 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

ORANJESTAD – Motorists in Aruba will face a sharp increase in fuel prices effective Wednesday, August 12. Premium unleaded gasoline will rise by 25.1 cents per liter, from 265.8 cents to 290.9 cents p

ORANJESTAD – Aruba was among eight international destinations directly connected to Medellín by Wingo during the 2026 Feria de las Flores, one of Colombia’s major cultural and tourism events. Between

ORANJESTAD – Businesses, importers, distributors and commercial representatives from Aruba can apply to participate in HUB Cámara Santo Domingo 2026, scheduled for September 9 and 10 in the Dominican

ORANJESTAD – Aruba recorded an 8.9% increase in visitor arrivals between January and April 2026, according to figures attributed to UN Tourism, reinforcing the island’s position as one of the stronger

MIAMI - Celebrity Cruises has announced a major modernization of the Celebrity Reflection, which will debut in the Caribbean in March 2027 with 13 new onboard experiences. Aruba is among the destinati

ORANJESTAD – The Oranjestad Investment Group (OIG), representing businesses and investors in downtown Oranjestad, is calling on the government to provide clearer direction, stronger coordination and c

ORANJESTAD – Credit extended to Aruba’s private sector has increased considerably, according to the latest figures from the Centrale Bank van Aruba (CBA). Total private-sector credit reached approxima

ORANJESTAD – Aruba's Tax Department has announced that taxpayers can now authorize a trusted person, accountant or tax adviser through the BOi portal to assist with their upcoming online income tax re

ORANJESTAD – Aruba continues to strengthen its position as one of the Caribbean's fastest-growing tourism destinations. According to an analysis published by Travel and Tour World, the island recorded

ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport Authority (AAA) says Aruba significantly expanded its air service network during 2025, with more flights, greater seat capacity and improved connectivity to North America, L

ORANJESTAD – TUI fly will expand its flight schedule between the Netherlands and the Dutch Caribbean from April 2027. Aruba will see its weekly flights increase from two to three, operating on Mondays

ORANJESTAD – According to the Official Gazette of Aruba, the Government of Aruba has officially introduced new limits on several additional charges linked to consumer loans. The regulation took effect

MIAMI/ORANJESTAD – Royal Caribbean has revised the itinerary for the Grandeur of the Seas cruise departing on January 23, 2027, removing Bonaire from the schedule and replacing it with Santa Marta, Co

PALM BEACH – RIU Hotels & Resorts has reopened the iconic RIU Palace Aruba following a complete renovation of its facilities. With this refurbishment, the Spanish hotel chain reinforces its commitment

ORANJESTAD – The WestJet cabin crew strike, which caused flight cancellations and delays over the weekend, also affected Aruba for one day. However, the labour dispute has now ended after the airline

ORANJESTAD – Commercial banks in Aruba increased their excess liquidity by nearly 250 million florins during the first quarter of 2026. According to figures released by the Central Bank of Aruba (CBA)

ORANJESTAD – Low-cost airline Wingo carried more than 1.8 million passengers during the first half of 2026, a 12% increase compared with the same period last year. The growth was driven by the launch

ORANJESTAD – Queen Beatrix International Airport continues to improve passenger processing by expanding the use of modern technology and strengthening cooperation among the agencies operating at the a

ORANJESTAD – The Fundacion Cas pa Comunidad Arubano (FCCA) has launched its new “Key in Your Hand” campaign, aimed at helping 20 families in Aruba purchase a fully completed home and the land beneath

ORANJESTAD – Aruba is strengthening its position as one of the fastest-growing international destinations among Argentine travelers. Interest in visiting the island tripled during the first six months

ORANJESTAD – Aruba has been recognized as one of the world's best destinations for people traveling alone with their dogs, according to travel writer Becca Blond. The article highlights the island as

ORANJESTAD – Aruba has been ranked among the Caribbean's fastest-growing cruise destinations, according to new data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). During the first quarter of 2026, the

ORANJESTAD – Aruba continues to strengthen its position as one of the Caribbean's strongest tourism destinations, recording double-digit growth in visitors from the United States while several regiona

ORANJESTAD – Aruba has earned another international distinction after Eagle Beach was ranked the 10th best beach in the world in a new Beach.com study, reinforcing the island's reputation as one of th

ORANJESTAD - The Centrale Bank van Aruba (CBA) decided during the Monetary Policy Committee meeting of May 8, 2026 to keep the reserve requirement rate for commercial banks at 12.5%, effective June 1,

ORANJESTAD – The Government of Aruba has officially halted the bidding process for the proposed ferry connection between Aruba and Curaçao after all bids exceeded the estimated budget by more than 20

ORANJESTAD – Aruba is being promoted internationally as one of the Caribbean's safest and most inclusive destinations for LGBTQ+ travelers. In a promotional feature produced in partnership with the Ar

LA VELA DE CORO, Venezuela – Business and tourism leaders in Venezuela's Falcón state are optimistic about the planned reopening of air travel between Aruba and Venezuela on August 1, 2026. According

SAN NICOLAS – Downtown San Nicolas will host the third edition of the San Nicolas Food Truck Festival on Saturday, August 1, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Admission is free. After attracting more than

(ADVERTORIAL) ORANJESTAD – During Saturday night's Lotto 5 draw on July 25, the winning numbers were 05-11-13-32-35, with Joker 15 and Letter H. After the results were processed, it was confirmed that

ORANJESTAD – The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) has released the results of its 2025 Cruise Tourism Survey alongside the island's tourism statistics for June 2026, highlighting continued growth in b

ORANJESTAD – Aruba is expected to record the highest hotel occupancy rate in the Caribbean during July 2026. According to an analysis by Travel and Tour World (TTW), the island is projected to achieve

ORANJESTAD – Aruba Customs has clarified that people do not lose their eligibility for a household goods import exemption simply because they have not yet completed their registration with the Civil R

ORANJESTAD – Aruba has been ranked as the fifth most economically resilient country in the Caribbean, according to the newly released Resilience Index Caribbean (RICa), which measures how well Caribbe

ORANJESTAD – GOL Linhas Aéreas will end its nonstop service between São Paulo, Brazil, and Aruba in October 2026, according to a joint announcement by Aruba Airport Authority (AAA) and the Aruba Touri

ORANJESTAD – Aruba's Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.1% in June 2026, while annual inflation reached 2.4%, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS).

ORANJESTAD/NASSAU – Aruba is facing stronger competition in the Canadian tourism market after The Bahamas surpassed Aruba and several other Caribbean destinations in attracting Canadian visitors, acco

ORANJESTAD - Centrale Bank van Aruba (CBA) published its Operational Report 2025 and the Condensed Financial Statements 2025. The Condensed Financial Statements 2025 provide a summary of CBA’s financi

ORANJESTAD – Magic 96.5 FM is entering a new phase with significant investments in technology and infrastructure aimed at improving the quality of its FM broadcasts and online streaming. The station s

ORANJESTAD – The first edition of the Aruba Beer Festival has been officially announced and will take place on August 28 and 29 in Oranjestraat, downtown Oranjestad. According to the organizers, the t

NEW YORK – JetBlue Airways has won a bankruptcy auction to acquire Spirit Airlines' flight slots at New York's LaGuardia Airport for $58.5 million, while also announcing plans to relocate all of its o

ORANJESTAD – Southwest Airlines has announced a major expansion of its spring 2027 schedule, with Aruba among the destinations benefiting from a new nonstop route. Beginning in March 2027, the airline

(ADVERTORIAL) ORANJESTAD – Wendy's Aruba is expanding its delicious menu with a new flavor inspired by Italian cuisine. For a limited time, customers can enjoy the new Italian Chicken Sandwich, a fres

ORANJESTAD – Aruba's Tax Department has announced that the 2025 income tax return will be filed entirely online through the BO impuesto (BOi) portal. As a result, taxpayers will no longer receive the

ORANJESTAD – Aruba has been included as one of the featured destinations in Oceania Cruises' newly announced 2026 Caribbean season. The luxury cruise line will operate a series of seven- to 14-day voy

EAGLE BEACH – La Quinta Beach Resort has announced a partnership with local company Arubalife Organics as part of its ongoing efforts to promote sustainability and support Aruba's local economy. The c

ORANJESTAD – Aruba continued its strong tourism growth during the first quarter of 2026, welcoming 427,343 visitors between January and March. That represents an 8.9% increase compared with the same p

ORANJESTAD – The Aruba Timeshare Association (ATSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Aruba's vacation ownership sector following its latest quarterly meeting, where industry leaders revi

ORANJESTAD – JetBlue has launched a new route that could provide an additional boost to Caribbean tourism, including Aruba. Since July 9, the airline has been operating three daily nonstop flights bet

ORANJESTAD – The U.S. State Department has updated its Level 2 travel advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands, urging American travelers to exercise increased caution because of petty crime, scams,

ORANJESTAD – While the U.S. hotel transaction market remains relatively stable, Aruba continues to distinguish itself as one of the Caribbean's fastest-growing tourism destinations, supported by stron

ORANJESTAD – Wingo has expanded air connectivity between Aruba and Colombia with two new direct services to Barranquilla and Bucaramanga, as Noticiacla previous reported. The year-round route between

ORANJESTAD – Aruba continues to attract growing interest from Brazilian travelers, with new airfare promotions making a Caribbean vacation more affordable. Brazilian travel website Melhores Destinos i

ORANJESTAD – Celebrity Cruises has unveiled a fully refreshed Celebrity Reflection, introducing 13 new onboard experiences as the ship prepares to sail year-round in the Caribbean beginning in March 2

ORANJESTAD – Aruba has celebrated the expansion of its air connectivity with Colombia through Wingo's official launch of its direct Barranquilla-Aruba route. The ceremony at Queen Beatrix Internationa