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ORANJESTAD - Follow during the election evening a unique broadcast of the preliminary election results on the news page of our website www.overheid.aw, www.gobierno.aw, and www.government.aw.

ORANJESTAD - This Friday, June 18, 2021, is the last day to get vaccinated at the Teresita Center in San Nicolas.  

ORANJESTAD - On June 12, the Filipino community in Aruba celebrated its 123rd Independence Day or popularly known by Filipinos as "Araw ng Kasarinlan" or "Araw ng Kalayaan" which translated means "Day of Freedom". 

ORANJESTAD – A few errors were found in the digital election results forms (A3 and A4 format) on the webpage Election 2021 – Election night.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Public Health urges everyone who sells food and/ or drinks to take into account the following:

ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) can report as follows on Aruba Airport’s performance for April and May of 2021; two outstanding months so far since the pandemic hit back in March of 2020.

ORANJESTAD - The office for relations with European Union and the Kingdom is inviting those in the media and culture sector who want to expand their horizon and cooperate on an international level, to participate in the online information session about the funds' program of the European Union “Creative Europe”.

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

ORANJESTAD, Aruba: In connection with the opening of Gate 5 at the Port of Call Aruba, the Tourism Oriented Police (TOP Oranjestad) and partners have announced the following operating rules that apply for cruise tourism starting June 9, 2021. 

ORANJESTAD - The University of Aruba is pleased to present its certified Annual Report to the Minister of Education Dr. Armando Lampe. 

ORANJESTAD - The Head of the Department of Civil and Population Registry (Censo) hereby announces that, under Article 38 of the Elections Ordinance, every voter shall receive a voter’s card for this purpose at least eight days before the day of the election on June 25, 2021.

ORANJESTAD – On June 7 2021, Minister Xiomara Maduro made the official opening of the ‘Export Week 2021: Conquering new horizons’ to the virtual meeting.

ORANJESTAD – June 8 is the date on which the world celebrates World Ocean Day.

ORANJESTAD - Aruba Ports Authority N.V. (APA) proudly announced that if everything goes as planned, they will welcome the first Cruise ship on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 8:00 am since the start of the pandemic in 2020. The first ship will be the “Millennium” of the Celebrity Cruises.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products starting June 9, 2021:  

ORANJESTAD – The ‘Aruba Investment Summit 2021’ organized by the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry (DEZHI) was a complete success. The summit took place on May 31, June 1 and June 2 2021.

ORANJESTAD - Based on a news report aired on Monday, June 7, 2021, the DIMAS deemed it necessary to explain the correct procedure to request international protection like asylum in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD – On June 5, the United Nations and the world observe World Environment Day.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs regularly carries out price comparison in various supermarkets on Aruba and publishes this information in the local newspapers.

ORANJESTAD - Since the first Pfizer vaccine was administered in Aruba on February 17, 2021, the authorities have been monitoring the possible side effects as well as the effectiveness of the vaccine.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs regularly carries out price comparison in various supermarkets on Aruba and publishes this information in the local newspapers.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Finance of Land Aruba kindly but urgently requests all suppliers to submit their invoices for deliveries made to Land Aruba in 2020 together with the purchase orders before September 1, 2021!

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry DEACI’s unit Exprodesk is organizing ‘Export Week 2021 – Conquering New Horizons’. 

ORANJESTAD - As of June 1, 2021, Aruba is going to start with the vaccination of the following target group, namely young people aged 16 and 17 with chronic disease. 

ORANJESTAD - On Monday, May 31, 2021, the renovation of the Ayo Rock Formation was announced during a press conference.

ORANJESTAD - As recently announced, starting June 1, 2021, vaccinated Aruba residents who are traveling back to Aruba are no longer subjected to PCR testing upon entry at the Airport. 

ORANJESTAD - The Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and the Department of Labor and Research informs regarding the free hours to which employees are entitled to fulfill their right to vote on election day, in accordance with the Elections Ordinance.

ORANJESTAD - The Police Department announced that starting June 2, 2021, the Driver License Department will start accepting applications from students who are planning to go abroad for higher education this summer and wish to pass their exam before leaving.

ORANJESTAD - On Thursday, May 27, Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes together with the Minister of Justice Andin Bikker had a meeting with the Public Prosecutor’s office to talk about the Safe House Aruba.

ORANJESTAD – The Decoration Commission Aruba reminds everyone that the deadline to submit nominations for Royal honors is Friday, August 6, 2021

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Public Health (DVG) announced that on May 31, 2021, they will adapt the vaccination hours and dates on which vaccines are given at the Centro Libertador Betico Croes and Santa Theresita Center.

ORANJESTAD – As part of the efforts to promote investment in Aruba, the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce, and Industry (DEACI) is organizing the ‘Aruba Investment Summit 2021’.

ORANJESTAD – Recently, the Minister of Culture Xiomara Maduro inaugurated the first multicultural meeting in Aruba related to the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.

ORANJESTAD - In accordance with the Price Regulation for special and temporary maximum prices COVID-19), the Department of Economic Affairs will publish the maximum prices for the coming period.
 

ORANJESTAD - The National Library has a great collection of books for children of all ages.

ORANJESTAD - In accordance with Article 24 of the Elections Ordinance, the Principal Electoral College hereby announces that a hearing, accessible to the voter digitally, on the validity of the lists of candidates submitted on May 7, 2021, will be held on:

ORANJESTAD – The Tax Department, after deliberating with the Minister of Finance, has announced a 6-month extension on the deadline to submit profits tax declarations of 2020 for all contributors except financial institutions like banks or insurance companies.

ORANJESTAD - Last year, the Department of Nature and Environment (DNM) in connection with the international Biodiversity Day, brought to the attention of the community, their main subject, how people are an essential part of nature and not an individual component.

ORANJESTAD - IBISA provided information about a webinar called “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!” which was  recently organized by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in connection with World Hypertension Day.

ORANJESTAD - After consultation with relevant entities such as the Department of Legislation and Legal Affairs (DWJZ), Civil Registry and Population Registry (DBSB), representatives of the Bar Association, Notaries and taking into account the pending executive orders, the Council of Ministers has decided that the amendments to the Civil Code will enter into force on September 1, 2021.

ORANJESTAD – The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) published its  Consumer Price Index for the month of April 2021.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Labor and Research (DAO) in collaboration with students from the faculty of Organizational, Governance, and Management (OGM) of the University of Aruba (UA) are requesting your cooperation to participate in a survey. 

ORANJESTAD - The Government of Aruba has announced that they have eased some of the measures taken to stop the spreading of the Covid-19 virus.

ORANJESTAD – On May 21 2021, Minister Andin Bikker in presence of the representatives labor unions TOPA of TOPA, SEPPA and SPA and Immigration Chief Mr. Andrew Hoo, signed the establishment decree for a new department; Immigration Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - As it was the case in previous years, as of May 26, it is again possible to nominate persons to be considered for a Royal decoration, popularly put, to be awarded a "ribbon", on the occasion of the celebration of King's Day 2022. 

ORANJESTAD - The Head of the Civil Registry Office (Censo) announces that, pursuant to Article 3 jo. 33 of the Elections Ordinance, the closing of the Electoral (Voters) Register took place on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs regularly carries out price comparison in various supermarkets on Aruba and publishes this information in the local newspapers.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Public Health has announced that the second vaccination marathon during the last weekend of May 22 and 23, was a great success.

ORANJESTAD – The Ministry of Culture in Aruba together with the Department of Culture and the CAS di Culture celebrated World Theater Day at the CAS di Culture on May 8 2021 and awarded the National Theater 2020-2021.

ORANJESTAD - At Cas Ceremonial di Gobernador, the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, officially presented a Royal Decree (KB) on May 19, 2021, to two Aruban marines in honor of their promotion at the Marine Barracks in Savaneta.

ORANJESTAD - The Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, paid a working visit to the Marine Barracks Savaneta (MSKSAV) on Friday, May 21 as part of a swearing-in ceremony. 

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

ORANJESTAD - During a press conference on May 20, 2021, Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes invited the Aruban community to attend once again the second vaccination marathon that will take this weekend at the same location where the first vaccination marathon took place.

ORANJESTAD - By means of this message the Cabinet of the Governor announces that the office will be closed to the public on Friday May 21, 2021 from 13:00 hours in connection with a Cabinet activity.

ORANJESTAD – In connection with the National Vaccination Campaign of the Department of Health, this coming Saturday and Sunday, on May 22 and 23, 2021, all the persons who received their first vaccine during the first vaccination are invited to receive their second vaccine shot.

ORANJESTAD - The Tax Department recently mailed the 2021 land tax bills and they will arrive in your mailbox soon.

ORANJESTAD - When talking about bees, most people do not realize how essential they are for the survival of many ecosystems.

ORANJESTAD – The Tax Department reminds vehicle owners that the deadline for payment of their vehicle tax for the first half of 2021, is June 30, 2021.

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 - A vacancy is available at the Public Prosecutor's Office for the following positions:

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 –In connection with the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Aruba took the following crisis measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

For the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic, visit the website www.arubacovid19.org of the Department of Public Health.