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ORANJESTAD- the Meteorological Department of Aruba issued an extreme heat advisory on June 1, 2023.

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 - At the Colegio Nigel Mathew there are vacancies available for the following positions:

ORANJESTAD - At the Instituto Pedagogico Arubano (IPA) there are vacancies available for the following positions:

ORANJESTAD - The Prime Minister of Aruba, Mrs. Evelyn Wever-Croes, together with the Minister of Justice and Social Affairs, Mr. Rocco Tjon, and the Minister of Education and Sports, Mr. Endy Croes recently visited the center of the foundation Stichting Hunto in Dakota for an update on the ongoing work.

ORANJESTAD - Crisis Management Office (Bureau Rampenbestrijding Aruba - BRA) announces the forecast for the 2023 hurricane season, which starts on June 1.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Finance of the Land Aruba (Country Aruba) kindly but urgently requests all suppliers to submit invoices for deliveries made in 2022 together with purchase orders to the ordering department.

ORANJESTAD - For Aruba and the other Caribbean islands, the hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. 

ORANJESTAD - Caribbean students who are going to study in the Netherlands this year (2023) will receive a Citizen Service Number (BurgerServiceNummer - BSN) after registration in the Municipal Personal Records Database (Basisregistratie Personen - BRP) of the Dutch municipality where they are going to live, just like in past years.

ORANJESTAD - After almost one year, the project 'Kidspreneur$ with BIG Ideas' at the Traimerdia, wrapped up.

ORANJESTAD - On May 22, 2023, Setar N.V. held a shareholders meeting where it presented its annual report to the Minister of Economic Affairs, Communication, and Sustainable Development, Mr. Geoffrey Wever. 

ORANJESTAD - The major work on the building of Department of Legislation and Legal Affairs (DWJZ), located at Scotland Street 54, scheduled to start on May 29, 2023, will now start next week Monday, June 5, 2023.

ORANJESTAD - The National Ordinance Restriction Tobacco Products was introduced in 2021, which prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.

ORANJESTAD - On Thursday, May 25, 2023, Mr. Petrus Pijnenburg, took the oath and affirmation as a new member of the Common Court of Justice of Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, before the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt.

ORANJESTAD - The next SVT program for young women between the ages of 18 and 24 will begin on August 21, 2023.

ORANJESTAD - On Thursday, May 25, 2023, the government of Aruba launched a new digital toolkit for the Protection Code.

ORANJESTAD - The Tax Department recently mailed the 2023 land tax bills and they will arrive in your mailbox soon.

ORANJESTAD - Starting Monday, June 12, 2023, the Public Prosecutor's Office will once again begin actively collecting outstanding fines.

ORANJESTAD - On May 22, 2023, Minister of Economic Affairs, Communications, and Sustainable Development, Geoffrey Waver presented to stakeholders and the public some results of the study on Vacation home rentals and carrying capacity and the Economic effects of vacation home rentals and policy options.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic, Commerce, and Industry (DEACI) published the Economic Outlook 2023-2024.

ORANJESTAD - SETAR has been working for many months on an important project to diversify its portfolio and the economy of Aruba; Cybersecurity Expertise Center (CCoE).

ORANJESTAD – On Monday, May 22, 2023, the Minister of Tourism and Public Health, Mr. Dangui Oduber, presented the historical tourism results for the first four months of 2023.

ORANJESTAD - This week, children's book author Mrs. Desiree Correa presented her latest book to the director of the national library, Mrs. Astrid Britten, who was very happy with a new book for the library's youth collection.

ORANJESTAD - In April and May 2023, several Latin American countries such as Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Peru and Caribbean islands such as Puerto Rico and Guadeloupe have reported a drastic increase in positive dengue infections.

ORANJESTAD - For the past few days, Aruba is experiencing extreme temperatures and a scorching sun.

ORANJESTAD - The Government of Aruba, in conjunction with the Aruba Airport Authority and Aruba Tourism Authority, is proud to announce nonstop service between Aruba Airport (AUA) and Lima, Peru (LIM), starting December 2, 2023.

ORANJESTAD - Recently, the Minister of Economic Affairs, Communication, and Sustainable Development, Mr. Geoffrey Wever, and architect Ir. Raffy Kock presented the first drafts of an ambitious infrastructural revitalization plan for both parts of the main street in San Nicolas.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Public Health (DVG) warns the community about the gastrointestinal disease circulating in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD – Recently, the senior citizens club of Aruba, Club Kibrahacha, visited the Aruban Diaspora exhibition at the National Archives.

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 – On May 26, 2023, is the grand opening of the school games WE Aruba 2023, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the Frans Figaroa Sports Complex.

ORANJESTAD - On May 21, 2023, it will be exactly 20 years ago that the Parliament of Aruba approved Papiamento as an official language alongside Dutch.

ORANJESTAD – The Decoration Commission Aruba reminds everyone that on the occasion of the celebration of King's Day 2024, it is again possible to nominate persons to be considered for a royal decoration, popularly said, to be awarded a "ribbon." 

ORANJESTAD - On May 15, 2023, the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry (DEACI), through their unit for Aruban Enterprise Development Initiative (IDEA) and in collaboration with their Business License Unit, organizes its workshop “Tips & Skills for Building an Entrepreneurial Team’.

ORANJESTAD - The Minister of Economic Affairs, Communications and Sustainable Development, Geoffrey Wever, presented the certificates to the children who finished the Kid$preneurs program at the Traimerdia in Noord.

ORANJESTAD - The Central Bureau of Statistics presents the most important findings for the Foreign Trade of the 1st quarter of 2023.

ORANJESTAD - The Public Prosecution Service will intensify the collection of outstanding fines as of July 1, 2023.

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

ORANJESTAD - There is a vacancy available at the primary school Scol Basico Xander Bogaerts for the position of principal.

ORANJESTAD - There is a vacancy available at the Scol Soeur Juliette for the position of principal.

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

ORANJESTAD – This past May 11th, the management of Aruba Airport Authority NV (AAA) gave a presentation on improving the air connections between the island to Minister Rob Jetten, Minister of Climate and Energy of the Dutch government.

ORANJESTAD – On May 15, 2023, the Minister of Economic Affairs, Communications, and Sustainable Development received a delegation of European Union representatives.

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 - World Migratory Bird Day is a day that creates awareness about the importance of preserving migratory birds and their habitats. World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated twice a year, on May 13 and October 14.

ORANJESTAD - On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, received Minister Kasja Ollongren (Defense) for an audience at Cas Ceremonial.

ORANJESTAD - The Minister of Economic Affairs, Communication, and Sustainable Development, Mr. Geoffrey Wever, is carrying out the National Statistical System project.

ORANJESTAD - There is a vacancy available at the Scol Basico Dornasol for the position of Principal

ORANJESTAD - The Netherlands will strengthen cooperation with Aruba and St. Maarten in the field of renewable energy.

ORANJESTAD - On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, the second training of the Agri Business Academy started at the EPI.

ORANJESTAD - The Government of Aruba is the first Caribbean Climate & Energy Conference (CCEC) held on May 10-11-12, 2023, in Aruba. 

ORANJESTAD – On May 10, 2023, the Minister of Tourism and Public Health, Mr. Dangui Oduber, met with the ATA, AHATA, Tax Department, and the Central Bank to discuss the regulations for the new vacation rental (other accommodations) permitting process, use Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and other sites.

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, received Minister Rob Jetten (Climate and Energy) for an audience at Cas Ceremonial.

ORANJESTAD - The Ministry of Transport, Nature, Integrity and Elderly Affairs, and the Department of Nature and Environment (DNM) worked on a draft law to add Nature's Rights to the Constitution.

ORANJESTAD - Customs informs that their offices will close regarding Ascension Day and a mandatory ATV day:

ORANJESTAD - On May 9, 2023, Aruba Airport Authority NV (AAA) received a visit from members of the Royal Institute of Engineers (Koninklijk Instituut van Ingenieurs - KIVI) Caribbean for presentations and a tour.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Labor and Research (DAO) reminds companies that the period for the submission of the Personnel Register 2022 - 2023 for all companies runs from January 19, 2023, to May 15, 2023.

ORANJESTAD - On May 15, 2023, the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry (DEACI), through their unit for Aruban Enterprise Development Initiative (IDEA) and in collaboration with their Business License Unit, organizes the second session of the workshop “Tips & Skills for Building an Entrepreneurial Team’

ORANJESTAD - The Government of Aruba is pleased to announce the first Caribbean Climate & Energy Conference (CCEC) held on May 10-11-12, 2023, in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - On May 2, 2022, the Tobacco Act came into force after Parliament unanimously approved it on October 26, 2021.

ORANJESTAD – The Country (Land) Aruba, has vacancies available for the following positions:

ORANJESTAD – The shareholder representative of Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA), Minister of Tourism and Public Health, Dangui Oduber, adopted the AAA”s Annual Report/Financial Statement 2022.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister Economic Affairs, Communications and Sustainable Development announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products starting May 10, 2023:  

ORANJESTAD - As it has been the case in previous years, as of May 8, 2023, on the occasion of the celebration of King's Day 2024, it is again possible to nominate persons to be considered for a royal decoration, popularly said, to be awarded a "ribbon." 

ORANJESTAD - On Saturday, May 6, 2023, the inauguration ceremony of the plaza that bears the name Plaza Tino Ruiz took place.

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 - Since the reactivation of Aruparking last year, with the support of an awareness campaign, chaotic parking in Oranjestad is now better regulated.

ORANJESTAD – On May 3, 2023, the Minister of Tourism and Public Health, Mr. Dangui Oduber, signed an MoU with the Aruba Ports Authority (APA) and Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) on behalf of the government of Aruba. Minister Oduber and Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes gave a speech during this ceremony.

ORANJESTAD - The National Library of Aruba is offering a short course in creative writing in May. 

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry (DEACI), through its Exprodesk unit invites all artists in the music industry to participate in the webinar ‘ChatGPT for Music’ on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 6.00 pm online via Zoom.

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

ORANJESTAD - As in previous years, the Kingdom will commemorate the fallen during World War II (1939-1945) on May 4 during the National Remembrance 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 – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is excited to announce that it will be working with Mr. Gilbert Senchi, artist of Artopia, Foundation for the Public Arts (Artopia) to create a memorable piece of public art in honor of the 100th anniversary of Aviation in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Nature and Environment (DNM) in collaboration with the Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba (FPNA), invites the community to an information evening where they will provide information about diseases affecting corals in the Caribbean region and possibly Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - Children between the age of 6 months and four years who are born with a hereditary disease or with a limitation were previously unable to be protected against COVID-19.

ORANJESTAD - The National Library of Aruba is offering a short course in creative writing in May. 

ORANJESTAD - On April 27, 2023, Aruba celebrated the birthday of King Willem-Alexander, King’s Day.

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 - As was the case in previous years, it will be once more possible as of May 5, to nominate persons to be eligible for a royal decoration, popularly said, to be decorated with a ribbon for the celebration of the King's Day 2023.

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.