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ORANJESTAD - Recently, Aruba hosted a conference in the fight against money laundering, the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), where they addressed the topic of money laundering, which is of great importance to the global community.

ORANJSTAD - On Thursday morning, December 1, 2023, the chairman and a board member of AFTA, the new competition authority of Aruba, received an audience with Acting Governor, His Excellency Agustin Vrolijk.

ORANJESTAD - On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, artist Sharina Gumbs will present her painting exhibition titled 'The Struggle to Ride or Die' at the National Library of Aruba from December 6 to December 20.

ORANJESTAD – The Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA), the Aruba Tourism Authority, and the Government of Aruba announce that LATAM, Latin America's leading airline group, launched its highly anticipated new route connecting Lima, Peru (LIM), to Aruba (AUA).

ORANJESTAD - On December 1, 2023, the opening ceremony of the Aruba Fair Trade Authority (AFTA) was held.

ORANJESTAD - Recently, the Minister of Finance and Culture, Xiomara Maduro, received a copy of the book 'Mi bisiña tin petroglifo den su cura,' (My neighbors have a petroglyph in their yard) created by artist Sjoerd Martens, from MANA director Mr. Pancho Geerman and archaeologist Mr. Harold Kelly.

ORANJESTAD - On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, the launch of the "Intervention Trempan" (Early Intervention) project took place in care centers.

ORANJESTAD - On Wednesday, November 29, 2023, the Ministry of Transport launched a digital form for those who have previously applied for a taxi permit, allowing them to confirm their interest.

ORANJESTAD - Starting Friday, December 1, 2023, every citizen wishing to receive the annual Influenza vaccine can obtain it at the Infectious Diseases section (DBZ) of the Department of Public Health (DVG), located at Avicenastraat #1 behind the main DVG building in Oranjestad.

ORANJESTAD - Recently, Minister of Finance and Culture Xiomara Maduro received a visit from the director of the National Restoration Fund, Mr. Uğur Özcan, along with Mr. Coen Reinders, a member of the NRF management team, and the director of Monumentenfonds Aruba (MFA), Anne Witsenburg.

ORANJESTAD - The government of Aruba reports that the "Aruba Happy One Pass" project is becoming a reality.

ORANJESTAD - On November 24, 2023, a ceremony was held at the Alto Vista Tank for the first phase of the new water tank construction.

ORANJESTAD – November is the month globally dedicated to raising awareness about diseases that can affect men, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and more.

ORANJESTAD - "Baki den Bario" is a project to promote conscious behavior in our community, contribute to the waste separation process, and encourage more responsible waste management.

ORANJESTAD - On Monday, November 27, 2023, Minister of Transport, Integrity, Nature, and Elderly Affairs, Mr. Ursell Arends, was invited to inaugurate the electric car charging station at Hilton Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that its offices will be closed on December 1, 2023, in connection with Tax Day.

ORANJESTAD - From November 30 to December 12, the 28th annual United Nations Conference on Climate Change, COP28, is held in Dubai.

ORANJESTAD - On November 22, 2023, the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce, and Industry (DEACI), through its Business Development Initiative for Aruban Enterprises (IDEA) unit and in collaboration with Erasmus Consulting & Training, organized a workshop: "Pricing Strategies for Business Success."

ORANJESTAD - Recently, the Minister of Finance and Culture, Xiomara Maduro, presented Aruba's Annual Report for the year 2019 to the General Audit Chamber Aruba (ARA). The Annual Report 2019 includes significant changes to establish the necessary foundation for an auditor's statement on the Annual Report for 2026.

ORANJESTAD - The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign that starts on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and ends on December 10, Human Rights Day.

ORANJESTAD - The Tax Department (DIMP) informs that December 4, 2023, is the deadline for submitting the income tax declaration for 2022.

ORANJESTAD - Recently, the Minister of Tourism and Public Health, Mr. Dangui Oduber, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Universidad El Bosque (UNBOSQUE) and Los Cobos Medical Center (LCMC) to strengthen and improve healthcare services and quality.

ORANJESTAD - Recently, author Ida Does and illustrator Daniëlle Nijboer presented the book 'Virginia: een Afefe verhaal' at the National Library and donated two copies to the library's collection.

ORANJESTAD - On November 24, 2023, during the Kingdom Council of Ministers meeting, the appointment of Rendolf (Andy) A. Lee as a member of Aruba in the Council of State was approved, effective January 1, 2024.

ORANJESTAD - On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, a ceremony took place at the Alto Vista Chapel, where the Chapel of the Virgin of Alto Vista was officially recognized as a monument and became the first privately protected monument.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs regularly carries out price comparison in various supermarkets on Aruba and publishes this information on its website www.deaci.aw en Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/departamentoasuntoeconomico.deaci/).

ORANJESTAD - On Monday, November 20, Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes met with Soroptimist International Club Aruba, Fundacion Contra Violencia Relacional (FCVR), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) on the "16 days of activism" for the equality and safety of women and girls.

ORANJESTAD - On Saturday, November 25, 2023, the Christmas lights in Oranjestad were lit, marking the official start of the year-end season. The abundant Christmas decorations and additional lights are part of a larger revitalization project for Oranjestad.

ORANJESTAD - On Tuesday, November 21, the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, received the Ombudsmen of the countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for an audience.

ORANJESTAD - There is a vacancy available at the Colegio Nigel Matthew for the position of:

ORANJESTAD - De Dienst Publieke Scholen (Department of Public Schools) announces vacancies for the following positions at the public schools.

ORANJESTAD – The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) published its Consumer Price Index for the month of October 2023.

ORANJESTAD - Department of Economic Affairs announces the maximum prices for the coming period.

ORANJESTAD - On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, CEDE Aruba organized a community building event as part of the "Bario Unico" project under the umbrella of the Safe Neighborhoods initiative.

ORANJESTAD - On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) and his helpers arrived at the Aruba Ports Authority (APA) dock, where many children greeted them.

ORANJESTAD – The Tax Department informs that November 30, 2023, is the last day to submit the final profit tax declaration for 2022 and make the corresponding payment.

ORANJESTAD - On Tuesday, November 21, the Parliament of Aruba approved the Parenting Plan Law.

ORANJESTAD - Students who are soon heading to the Netherlands to continue their studies can attend the session that will provide valuable information for studying in the Netherlands and everything they need to start preparing for this significant step.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce, and Industry (DAECI) and its unit Exprodesk are organizing, in collaboration with Full Stack Vision FND, the 'Arubaverse 2.0'project in San Nicolas. Arubaverse 2.0 is on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at The Hub in San Nicolas (B. v/d Veen Zeppenfeldstraat 70-72), from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm and will continue until March 2024.

ORANJESTAD - On Monday, November 20, 2023, World Children's Day, the official launch of the Child Protection Code (CPC) Toolkit took place, along with the release of a magazine.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs regularly carries out price comparison in various supermarkets on Aruba and publishes this information on its website www.deaci.aw en Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/departamentoasuntoeconomico.deaci/).

ORANJESTAD - Since 2012, Aruba has implemented a dog ordinance to address the number of animals living on the streets.

ORANJESTAD - The IDEA unit of the Department of Economic Affairs, Trade, and Industry recently organized a Silverpreneurs event for elderly entrepreneurs who participated in a series of Silver Entrepreneurship workshops in 2019 and 2022.

ORANJESTAD - Recently, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Communication, and Sustainable Development announced the third edition of Fiesta di Luz in Oranjestad.

ORANJESTAD - On Friday, November 17, 2023, both Wilhelminastraat and Columbusstraat opened to traffic after being closed for renovation.

ORANJESTAD - Wednesday morning, November 15, 2023, the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt visited the Animal Welfare Alliance Aruba (AWAA).

ORANJESTAD – On Thursday, November 16, 2023, the Minister of Tourism and Public Health, Mr. Dangui Oduber, together with APA CEO Mr. Marc Figaroa, presented the master plan for the Aruba Ports Authority N.V. (APA) projects for 2024.

ORANJESTAD - On November 20, the world celebrates International Children's Rights Day.

ORANJESTAD - On November 20, 1989, world leaders adopted the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

ORANJESTAD – For October 2023, Aruba remains a popular tourist destination, again surpassing tourism figures from the 2019 records.

ORANJESTAD - On Thursday, November 16, 2023, Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes and Futura visited Colegio Laura Wernet Paskel to see how they used the Edutech prize they won.

ORANJESTAD - Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) announces the appointment of Angeline Flemming, Director of Health, Safety and Sustainability, to the Board of Directors of Airports Council International of the Latin America & Caribbean (ACI-LAC) as per January 1, 2024, for two years.

ORANJESTAD - On November 21, 2023, the University of Aruba will hold the seminar "Maintaining Human Rights during a Pandemic," where the results of the COVIDCAS research on the social impact of Covid-19 in the Dutch Caribbean societies will be presented.

ORANJESTAD - On Monday, November 13, 2023, Minister Geoffrey Wever, Mr. Tito Bolivar from Artisa, and Mr. Jay Raymond, Director of Post Aruba, announced the San Nicolas Christmas Fair 2023.

ORANJESTAD - During the past months, a waste separation park, "Baki den Bario," has been rotating from one district to another.

ORANJESTAD - On Monday, November 13, 2023, Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes announced that Mrs. Zulema Dabian-Erasmus will be the next Minister Plenipotentiary for Washington.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Public Health (DVG) has commenced its annual influenza vaccination campaign and is also separately offering the COVID-19 vaccine to those within the high-risk group. 

ORANJESTAD - On Friday, November 10, 2023, the Aruba National Park Foundation and the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance organized a symposium titled "Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)."

ORANJESTAD - The National Library of Aruba (BNA) is giving away a new book titled 'At Carmen and Carlos's Home' to every child who becomes a new member.

ORANJESTAD - On Thursday morning, November 9, 2023, Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes, Governor of Aruba, H.E. Alfonso Boekhoudt, and Mrs. Hellen van der Wal of the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) welcomed H.R.H. Princess Beatrix upon her arrival in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs regularly carries out price comparison in various supermarkets on Aruba and publishes this information on its website www.deaci.aw en Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/departamentoasuntoeconomico.deaci/).

ORANJESTAD – On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, the Minister of Tourism and Public Health, Mr. Dangui Oduber, together with the Director of Setar N.V., Mr. Roland Croes, and the Director of the Social Insurance Bank of Aruba (AZV), Mr. Edwin Jacobs, announced the digitalization of medical care in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - On Thursday, November 9, 2023, the Virtual Business Matchmaking took place for entrepreneurs from Aruba and Venezuela at the Chamber of Commerce and virtually via Zoom.

ORANJESTAD - Department of Economic Affairs announces the maximum prices for the coming period.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs regularly carries out price comparison in various supermarkets on Aruba and publishes this information on its website www.deaci.aw en Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/departamentoasuntoeconomico.deaci/).

ORANJESTAD - On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, the opening of the 5th edition of the German-Caribbean Energy Conference took place at the Renaissance Convention Center.

ORANJESTAD - On November 6, 2023, the Minister of Tourism and Public Health, Mr. Dangui Oduber, held a meeting with representatives of the union for civil servants and private sector employees in Aruba (SEPPA) and organized public sector workers (TOPA).

ORANJESTAD - On Thursday, November 9, 2023, Aruba welcomes Princess Beatrix again.

ORANJESTAD - In connection with the Book Festival from November 6 to 10, 2023, at the National Library of Aruba, author Denise de Jongh-Rekwest presents a new book, "Roxy, mi dushi bida" (Roxy, my sweet life), a story told from the perspective of her pet dog, Roxy.

ORANJESTAD - Recently, Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes announced that as of December 1, 2023, Mrs. Joselin Croes will be the new director at Arubahuis.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Finance and the Central Accountants Service (CAD) announce that their offices will be closed to the public on Friday, November 10, due to a staff meeting.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Public Health (DVG) announces that, in connection with their influenza and COVID-19 vaccination campaign, they will be closer to the community to provide their vaccination services.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister Economic Affairs, Communications and Sustainable Development announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products starting November 08, 2023:  

ORANJESTAD - Vacancies are available at the Customs Department for the following positions:

ORANJESTAD - On Friday, November 3, 2023, the Government of Aruba and The Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAMP-HP) signed an agreement to appoint CAAMP-HP to accredit medical schools that establish themselves in Aruba to ensure the quality and level of education.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Immigration, Inmigracion Aruba, Public Affairs section, is delighted to announce the online process for those wishing to invite family and friends to experience the beauty and warmth of Aruba during the upcoming holiday season in December 2023. Starting from October 2, 2023, individuals can begin submitting their invitation letter requests, streamlining the process for a more efficient and convenient experience.

ORANJESTAD- On August 15, 2023, the customs consultant course's (declarant) opening took place. 

The Customs Department, assisted and facilitated by the Aruba Trade & Industry Association (ATIA), gives this course to 32 participants whose jobs include customs clearance tasks and procedures, like filing customs declarations when importing and exporting merchandise in Aruba. 

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Legislation and Legal Affairs (DWJZ) announces that as of August 15, 2023, the new guidelines with regards to changing a surname (Richtlijnen Geslachtsnaamswijziging) will take effect. 

ORANJESTAD - The ministry of Economic Affairs, Communications and Sustainable Development announces the final version of the national action plan to promote  new sustainable and inclusive economic model in Aruba. 

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that its headquarters and branch offices will be closed to the public half day in the morning on Friday, January 6, 2023.

ORANJESTAD – The National Library (Biblioteca Nacional di Aruba) has announced its secondhand book market, which will take place from November 7 to 11, 2022.

ORANJESTAD - In the framework of the amendment of the Civil Code of Aruba (AB 1989 no. GT 100) with effect from September 1, 2021,  you may find attached the applicable text of the Civil Code:

ORANJESTAD – Below you will find the fines of the Public Prosecutor’s Office related to the violation of the General Regulation on Combating COVID-19.

ORANJESTAD – Below you will find the fines of the Public Prosecutor’s Office related to the violation of the General Regulation on Combating COVID-19.