ORANJESTAD — Aruba’s Department of Social Affairs (DAS) has announced that, effective September 1, 2026, financial support for school supplies has been increased by 50 florins. Each September, clients

ORANJESTAD — The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard intercepted a drifting boat near Rodgers Beach after a report of suspicious activity at sea. Coast Guard personnel in Savaneta responded, with air support

ORANJESTAD — The investigation into the serious traffic accident of September 13, in which a young woman lost her life, is now being handled by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) because of mil

ORANJESTAD — Oranjestad district police issued a total of 107 traffic fines during an enforcement operation held on Wednesday, September 23, from the afternoon into the late evening. The operation, wh

ORANJESTAD — Aruba is continuing to strengthen its position as a favorite Caribbean destination for Colombian and Latin American travelers. According to Darysse Croes, global communications manager of

ORANJESTAD — Frans Ponson, president of Comerciantenan Uni di Aruba (CUA), is strongly criticizing what he describes as a lack of enforcement in Aruba, particularly when it comes to the informal marke

ORANJESTAD — Aruba’s Department of Public Health (DVG) is reminding the community that influenza is not always a simple flu and can lead to serious complications, hospitalization and, in some cases, d

ORANJESTAD — The Department of Nature and Environment (DNM), Aruba Conservation Foundation (ACF) and Blue Marine Foundation (BMF) are preparing a new round of stakeholder consultations in October as p

ORANJESTAD — The San Nicolas Pop-Up Market will celebrate its first anniversary this Saturday, September 26, at Plaza Lolita. What started in September 2025 with just 13 local vendors and artisans has

ORANJESTAD — Emilio van der Linde has returned to Aruba after completing specialized medical treatment abroad, where he received a prosthetic leg with support and coordination from the Aruba Shriners

ORANJESTAD — WEB Aruba has officially launched its BESS II project, a large-scale battery energy storage system with a capacity of 35 MW / 70 MWh. The project is scheduled for completion in 2028 and,

ORANJESTAD — Otmar Oduber could face a wait until the first half of 2028 for a Dutch Supreme Court ruling on his cassation appeal. That estimate comes from comparing the cases of former ministers Paul

ORANJESTAD — The Office of the Ombudsman of Aruba recorded Afl. 282,317 in expenses during its first financial year, while the office was not yet operational for formally receiving and handling compla

ORANJESTAD — Current and aspiring entrepreneurs in Aruba can strengthen their knowledge of financial management and employee insurance during IDEA’s “Ready to Grow” workshop on Tuesday, September 29,

ORANJESTAD — Seven singers from The Young Voices will reunite on stage on November 22, 2026, for a tribute concert honoring their teacher and mentor, Maybelline Arends-Croes. The performance takes pla

ORANJESTAD — The family of Kimberly, the 23-year-old woman who died in a UTV crash in Aruba on September 13, is seeking witnesses to clarify the circumstances, particularly who was driving. According

WILLEMSTAD — A simple, memorable and authentically local experience is essential to the future of cruise tourism. That was the central message from Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Secretary-Gener

ORANJESTAD — Aruba ranks 19th among destinations for families and 22nd for couples, but 46th for solo travelers, according to booking data released by travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth on Septe

ORANJESTAD — Documents and accounts of slavery and emancipation in Aruba form the basis of “Letra y Consenshi: Balor Humano di un Pueblo,” an exhibition opening on Monday, September 28, at Post Aruba

ORANJESTAD — Aruba welcomed 145,750 stayover visitors in August 2026, recording 967,001 visitor nights and an average stay of 6.6 nights, according to the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.). North Ameri

ORANJESTAD, September 23, 2026 — Fundacion Lanta Papiamento (FLP) continues to promote Papiamento. On this occasion, Playa Linda’s housekeeping staff learned about the language’s history, its origins

EAGLE BEACH — La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino celebrated its 35th anniversary with a reception for board members, dignitaries and partners, following an anniversary celebration with staff in December.

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Professional Press Network (RAPP) will hold its third Caribbean Journalism Seminar on September 25 at Impact Hub Aruba. The program will examine the use of artificial intelligen

SAN NICOLAS — Police arrested a 15-year-old boy following a fight at a bus stop on Caya José Geerman in San Nicolas, during which two other youths were stabbed. The incident occurred at approximately

ORANJESTAD — More than 170 students from Colegio Arubano and Colegio Nigel Matthew participated in a special Prinsjesdag event organized by the Representation of the Netherlands in Aruba (VNO) at Cas

ORANJESTAD — Former minister Otmar Oduber announced late Tuesday morning that he will appeal the two-year prison sentence handed down against him. In an extensive statement addressed to the people of

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Police Force (KPA) will add 16 new Toyota vehicles to its operational fleet. The police force recently received the keys to the first batch, which will soon be visible on Aruba’

ORANJESTAD — Former minister Otmar Oduber held a press conference on Monday morning, accompanied by his lawyers, to respond to the ruling of the Joint Court of Justice in the Flamingo case. The Court

ORANJESTAD — The major air traffic control telecommunications failure in the northeastern United States also affected flights between Newark and Aruba. According to Queen Beatrix International Airport

SAN NICOLAS — Alzheimer Foundation Aruba (F.A.A.) has launched its Teal Ribbon Week, taking place from September 20–27, 2026, as part of its awareness month. The week opened on Sunday, September 20, w

KRALENDIJK — Twelve firefighters, two from each of the six Caribbean islands within the Kingdom — Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten, Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba — are participating in a Duty Officer tra

ORANJESTAD — De Inkfish Aruba-expeditie heeft het omvangrijkste multibeamonderzoek voltooid dat tot nu toe in de Arubaanse wateren is uitgevoerd. Tijdens drie weken onderzoek vanaf het onderzoeksschip

ORANJESTAD — Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH) is preparing summary proceedings against the Country of Aruba to compel the Government to assume responsibility for financing medical care provided to undocu

ORANJESTAD — Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH) director Jacco Vroegop has confirmed to Noticiacla that he received a death threat following an interview about the financial conflict between the hospital a

ORANJESTAD — The Coast Guard carried out a medical evacuation from a cargo ship on Saturday, September 19, after a 56-year-old Filipino crew member became unable to walk and required urgent treatment.

ORANJESTAD — Emilio van der Linde will return to Aruba on Thursday, September 24, at 2:15 p.m., after receiving a prosthesis and rehabilitation treatment at Shriners Children’s Texas. The Aruba Shrine

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Food & Beverage Association (AF&BA) has launched its 2026 Workforce and Carrying Capacity Survey to measure staff shortages, training needs and the number of visitors Aruba’s fo

ORANJESTAD — The Department of Public Health (DVG) reports an increase in cases involving fever, respiratory symptoms and flu-like illness in Aruba. Cases of influenza B have also been confirmed. DVG

ORANJESTAD — Bureau Traimerdia has celebrated its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of dedication to the well-being and development of children after school hours. The anniversary provided an op

ORANJESTAD — Former minister Marisol Tromp has reacted to the sentence handed down yesterday against former minister Otmar Oduber in the Flamingo case. According to Tromp, the decision by the Joint Co

ORANJESTAD — During the opening of the Aruba Global Travel Conference (AGTC) 2026, the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) outlined its strategy for the future of tourism, with a stronger focus on qualit

ORANJESTAD — Aruba Police’s Human Trafficking and Human Smuggling Unit (UMM) has arrested a 51-year-old Venezuelan man in connection with a suspected human smuggling operation from Venezuela to Aruba.

ORANJESTAD — The Joint Court of Justice has sentenced former minister Otmar Oduber to two years in prison in the appeal of the Flamingo case. In addition, he will be barred from standing for political

ORANJESTAD — Horacio Oduber Hospital Director Jacco Vroegop considers the recent visits by AVP and MEP to the hospital important in giving Parliament a more complete picture of the hospital’s financia

ORANJESTAD — Starting October 15, 2026, Maersk will introduce a new USD 1,000 terminal handling charge for every container arriving in Aruba from overseas. Containers shipped from Aruba to destination

ORANJESTAD — Aruba’s name has become caught up in a growing international problem involving vessels using fraudulent registrations and false flags. According to Lloyd’s List, Dutch authorities say 59

ORANJESTAD — While sargassum continues to affect beaches across parts of the Caribbean, Aruba is being highlighted as one of the destinations where visitors are less likely to encounter heavy accumula

ORANJESTAD — The calendar presented for Carnival 73 brings several notable changes compared with Carnival 72. It is not just a matter of different dates: some major events have moved completely within

ORANJESTAD — The Government of Aruba, the Aruba Police Force (KPA) and other agencies will launch a coordinated operation to remove abandoned vehicles from public roads and spaces, starting in Oranjes

ORANJESTAD — Aruba’s Human Trafficking and Smuggling Unit (UMM) carried out a judicial search on Tuesday, September 15, at Maxime Night Club on Kruisweg in Oranjestad as part of an ongoing criminal in

ORANJESTAD — Aruba is further strengthening its position as an international aviation jurisdiction through a new agreement with San Marino. The agreement, signed on September 7, allows aircraft regist

ORANJESTAD — Aruba has emerged as one of the destinations becoming significantly cheaper for travelers from Colombia, according to an analysis published by El Colombiano based on KAYAK data. The avera

ORANJESTAD — On the occasion of the 2026 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, Aruba’s Directorate of Nature and Environment (DNM) is highlighting the importance of the Montreal P

ORANJESTAD — The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) honored Maidel Yero, John Marvin Kelly and Jandor Lampe as the 2026 Local Vacation Heroes during the Aruba Global Travel Conference (AGTC) on Septembe

ORANJESTAD — The Court of First Instance of Aruba has rejected requests by Friendly Green Bike Company Aruba VBA and Evikes Corporation VBA to suspend the government order requiring them to stop renti

ORANJESTAD — The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is warning residents about a scam circulating again through SMS messages falsely claiming that recipients have outstanding traffic fines. According to

ORANJESTAD — Interest in direct air connections between Aruba and Venezuela is growing, with the commercial and tourism sector in Venezuela’s Falcón state expecting as many as six additional airlines

ORANJESTAD — A solar panel company in Aruba has lost most of a court case against Customs over import duties on mounting and connection materials. However, the Court ruled in the company’s favor on el

ORANJESTAD — Aruba Birdlife Conservation (ABC) president Greg Peterson says the legal dispute over UTV and ATV activity has become much larger than a conflict between conservationists and tour operato