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ORANJESTAD - During the recent visit to the Ocean Conference 2022, the Minister of Nature, Mr. Ursell Arends, met with the representatives of the Stimson Center.

ORANJESTAD - The Minister of Economic Affairs, Communications, and Sustainable Development, Mr. Geoffrey Wever, established the Economic Recovery Committee. 

ORANJESTAD – On July 1, 2022, the Minister of Tourism and Public Health, Mr. Dangui Oduber, held a meeting with the members of the Pan American Health Organization PAHO.

ORANJESTAD – The National Library Aruba (BNA) announced its summer vacation activities for children.

ORANJESTAD - Upcoming Monday, July 4, 2022, will commence the second phase of the construction of the roundabout Palm Beach at the intersection of Palm Beach.

ORANJESTAD - The Tax Department (DIMP) has extended the deadline to pay Vehicle Tax and Land Tax until July 7, 2022.

ORANJESTAD – What to do if hurricane conditions are expected within 24 hours or one day (if a hurricane warning was issued)?

ORANJESTAD - What to do during and after the hurricane?

ORANJESTAD - The recovery and rebuilding period begins after a hurricane makes landfall.

ORANJESTAD – During the hurricane season, it is essential to prepare an emergency plan not only for the family but for the pets as well.

ORANJESTAD - In 2021, the Court of Audit conducted a self-assessment of its own performance, based on the SAI Performance Measurement Framework (PMF).

ORANJESTAD – During a press conference on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, Prime Minister Evelyn Wever – Croes, gave an update on the tropical storm warning.

ORANJESTAD - To promote Aruba's economic recovery and investment climate after the COVID-19 crisis, we must take measures soon to increase the Gross Domestic Product ("GDP"). 

ORANJESTAD – From June 20 to June 24, 2022, the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry, through the unit Initiative for Business Development in Aruba IDEA, organized a workshop called ‘Silver Entrepreneurship for retired or soon to be retired.

ORANJESTAD - In January 2022, the Government of Aruba announced the exit strategy for Aruba to exit the pandemic phase.

ORANJESTAD - During a press conference held today, Prime Minister Mrs. Evelyn Wever-Croes and Mr. Rino Hermans of the Crisis Management Office announced that Aruba is now under a Tropical Storm Warning.

ORANJESTAD - The Tax Office reminds vehicle owners that the deadline for paying their motor vehicle tax for the second half of 2022 is June 30, 2022.

ORANJESTAD - To further encourage countries to implement the SDGs, the United Nations has set up the SDG Voluntary National Review (VNR) process, enabling countries to report on the implementation of the SDGs.

ORANJESTAD – As part of the initiatives to promote investment in Aruba, the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry (DEACI), is searching for companies in the promising sector to post their testimonials on the website of the Aruba Investment Agency ARINA.

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 - On June 24, Aruba celebrates the festival of St. John/Dera Gay with numerous folkloric activities around Aruba. 

ORANJESTAD - Recently, the Minister of Justice and Social Affairs, Mr. Rocco Tjon attended the first ASIS Dutch Caribbean Conference on Resilience, Cyber, and Security. 

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

ORANJESTAD - The Fire Department, Bureau City Inspectie, and the Department of Nature and Environment DNM have produced an awareness video on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, about the Dera Gay celebration.

ORANJESTAD - Wednesday, June 22, 2022, a meeting took place between the Minister of Economic Affairs, Communications and Sustainable Development, Mr. Geoffrey Wever, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Commission on the process of implementation of the SDGs in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - Recently, the Minister of Justice and Social Affairs Rocco Tjon paid a visit to the CEA to inspect the five transport vehicles that recently arrived from the Netherlands.

ORANJESTAD – The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) published its  Consumer Price Index for the month of May 2022.

ORANJESTAD – As part of the "Kibra Coco San Juan Edition program", all schools have received the link to the video production “Dia di San Juan - Dera Gay, Nos Tradicion”.

ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport Authority NV (AAA) informs that as of June 24, 2022, all US departing passengers are allowed access to the US check-in terminal based on four groups and color codes at the airport as part of the “Passenger Flow Control”.

ORANJESTAD – Recently, Aruba Futura Foundation, in collaboration with 'Makerpedia', organized an event called "Girls STEM Experience" as part of the Supernova project.

ORANJESTAD –Southwest Airlines relaunched its route from Orlando to Aruba, after its cancellation due to the pandemic.

ORANJESTAD - On Sunday, June 19, 2022, the meeting with the Prime Minister of Aruba, Mrs. Evelyn Wever-Croes, Prime Minister of Curacao, Mr. Gilmar Pisas, Prime Minister of St. Maarten, Mrs. Silveria Jacobs and  State Secretary for Kingdom Relations, Mrs. Alexandra Van Huffelen continued. 

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry's unit Exprodesk organizes ‘Export Week 2022: Conquering New Horizons’.

ORANJESTAD - On June 16, 2022, the Government of Aruba held a press conference in which the Prime Minister of Aruba, Mrs. Evelyn Wever-Croes, and the Director of the Human Resource Department of the Government, Mrs. Omaira Lares, gave extensive information on the voluntary retirement for public employees called VUT.

ORANJESTAD - The General Assembly of the United Nations has officially declared June 17 as World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.

ORANJESTAD - As part of the policy vision of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Communications, and Sustainable Development to stimulate entrepreneurship and the knowledge of the commercial sector or 'potential entrepreneurs', Minister Greoffrey Wever has invited the well-known professor Mr. Wino van Veen to give several courses regarding the changes in the field of business law.

ORANJESTAD – Recently, University of Aruba students Taisha Henriquez and Zayliyah Danje presented the findings of their survey “Why are School gardens an added value to Aruba’s Food Security and Children’s wellbeing?”

ORANJESTAD – In the second week of June 2022, 13.000 cruise passengers visited Aruba. These visitors cruised to Aruba on Carnival Horizon, Allure of the Seas, and Explorer of the Seas. Cruise tourism plays a vital role in the recovery and progress of the economy of Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - Starting in June 2022, the Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS) and Department of Labor & Investigation (DAO) will start with the Labor Force 2022 Survey (EFL June 2022).

ORANJESTAD – The Government of Aruba is proud for the international recognition for the Aruba Health App.

ORANJESTAD – On June 13, 2022, the annual IHR (International Health Regulations conference) networking conference in the Caribbean started.

ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is excited to inform on its fastest-growing market: Latin America.

ORANJESTAD - SDG Aruba is calling upon the local community to share with them: 
“How is your initiative contributing to the achievement of the 17 goals”. 

ORANJESTAD - IDEA (Development for Aruban Entrepreneurs), a unit of the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry, organizes the Silver Entrepreneurship Workshop.

ORANJESTAD - World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year on June 14. 

ORANJESTAD - On September 5, 2022, IDEA (Initiative for Aruban Business Development) will start with their second edition of the “Prepared Entrepreneur” course. 

ORANJESTAD - World Oceans Day is an international day that takes place annually on June 8 . On this date, the Department of Nature and Environment DNM announced the quiz #OceanWednesdays on their Facebook page.

ORANJESTAD - On June 13, 2022, The Prime Minister of Aruba, Evelyn Wever-Croes, held a press conference at the site of FUTURA to announce another initiative of SuperNova for girls about STEM.

ORANJESTAD - During June, the world is reflecting on the importance of equality. Sustainable development strives for economic growth in harmony with the quality of life of citizens and the protection of nature.

ORANJESTAD - On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, the Minister of Economic Affairs, Communications and Sustainable Development, Mr. Geoffrey Wever, inaugurated the kick-off of the training for young people "BeYourOwnBoss" in San Nicolas.

ORANJESTAD - The RESEMBID Program, the 11th regional program of the European Union (EU), aims to support the efforts of 12 Caribbean islands, including Aruba, in the areas of resilience, sustainable energy, and marine biodiversity. 

ORANJESTAD - On World Ocean Day, Fundacion Parke Nacional Aruba (FPNA) concluded its Nature Photography Competition 2021. 

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

ORANJESTAD - In the coming day, customers registered with the Departamento di Impuesto will receive an income tax return form for 2021.

ORANJESTAD - Aruba Airport Authority N.V.’s (AAA) “Wings of Hope” (WoH) proudly announces UNESCO Schools Aruba Consortium (UNESCO) as the official winner of WoH’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) School Champion Challenge 2022.

ORANJESTAD - The Public Prosecutor's Office and the Aruba Police Force (KPA) plan to hold a firearms collection event to combat illegal possession of firearms.

ORANJESTAD- The school vacation will start soon, and many people will travel abroad

ORANJESTAD – What to do if hurricane conditions are expected within 48 hours or two days (if a hurricane watch was issued)?

ORANJESTAD- Empowered Women Exporters is a project launched by the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry and its unit Exprodesk.

ORANJESTAD – What to do when there is a significant chance we will expect hurricane conditions on our island?

ORANJESTAD – The Minister Economic Affairs, Communications and Sustainable Development announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products starting June 8, 2022:  

ORANJESTAD - The Tax Office reminds vehicle owners that the deadline for paying their motor vehicle tax for the second half of 2022 is June 30, 2022.

ORANJESTAD - As it was the case in previous years, it will be once more possible as of  May 5th, to nominate persons to be eligible for a royal decoration, popularly said, to be decorated with a “ribbon” for the celebration of 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.

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.