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ORANJESTAD – The action committee of the National Plan that addresses the stray dog problem informs that the Love your pet coloring contest for children 4, 5, and 6 years old that go to kindergartens on September 24, 2021, started.

ORANJESTAD – On Thursday, September 23, Minister of Justice Rocco Tjon presented 14 police officers with the “basis diploma N3”.

ORANJESTAD – On September 23, 2021, during a press conference, Minister of Tourism, Dangui Oduber, ATA, Qredits Aruba, and Colegio EPI launched the 'Aruba Signature Experience' program.

ORANJESTAD - The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) presents the results of the Censo2020 for the topic, Housing. 

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Public Health (DVG) urges all people that sell food or alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, to please consider the following:

ORANJESTAD – IMSAN in collaboration with the Department of Public Health organizes on Saturday, September 25, 2021, a walk-in for the community living in San Nicolas and its surroundings.

ORANJESTAD - The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) informs that starting next week, it will publish the results of the Censo2020. 

ORANJESTAD - The section Youth Health Care (JGZ) informs that the school vaccination campaign will start soon.

ORANJESTAD - The ministers of the new cabinet Wever-Croes II took the oath or promise on Monday, September 20, 2021, before the incumbent Governor of Aruba, Her Excellency Yvonne Laclé-Dirksz.

ORANJESTAD – The National Plan commission reminds all children of primary schools that they can submit the participation form for the Love your dog drawing contest 2021 until September 23, 2021, at the nearest MFA or mail it to specialprojectsaruba@gmail.com.

ORANJESTAD – On September 15, 2021, IDEA organized a webinar titled “Tax Time" in collaboration with the Tax Department. 

ORANJESTAD – A day after the swearing-in of the ministers of Cabinet Wever-Croes II, they received a visit from the priest Father Andres Macoviec to bless each minister and the government building.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Public Health (DVG) informs everybody 18 years and older that they can walk in during the morning and get the Pfizer 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 - At the Cabinet of the Governor of Aruba, on Monday morning September 20, 2021, the signing and counter-signing of the decrees of the resignation of outgoing ministers and the decrees of appointment of incoming ministers took place.  

ORANJESTAD –In connection with the amendment of the Civil Code of Aruba (AB 1989 no. GT 100) with effect from September 1, 2021, various changes came into effect in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - Recently the Department of Education (DEA) organized a successful Project under the guidance of consultancy firm CINOP based in the Netherlands to prepare educators to teach according to the Professional Education model.

ORANJESTAD - On Friday, September 17, 2021, the swearing-in of the eight newly appointed members of Parliament took place in Cas Ceremonial di Gobernador. 

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

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Labor Progress oversees 3 departments: Employment and Reintegration (Jobcenter), Labor Market Registration (AMR) and Labor Market Admissions (Admissions).

ORANJESTAD – On September 15, 2021, during a meeting with the Minister of Tourism, Dangui Oduber, ATA presented its marketing plan for 2022.

ORANJESTAD - The AUA Airport and the JetBlue Airways team celebrated with a cake and snacks, JetBlue's 15th "Blueversary" (anniversary) operating into Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - The Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, opened the parliamentary year 2021-2022 on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, by delivering the Annual Address.

ORANJESTAD – The National Library of Aruba presents its annual Children Book Festival, from November 8 to 12, 2021.

ORANJESTAD - Statistics of the Epidemiology Section of the Department of Public Health show that from July 1, 2021, of every 10.000 nonvaccinated persons, 92 were hospitalized.  

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Public Health informs that the percentage of vaccinated persons as of September 14, 2021, is 74.8%.

ORANJESTAD - On Monday, September 13, the 15th anniversary of Cas Marie, the meeting center on Savaneta for persons with dementia and their families, was celebrated.

ORANJESTAD – This is the week every school-going social assistance recipient between age 3 to 24 years has to submit the school form to receive extra financial aid.

ORANJESTAD – On Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September 2021, the Department of Health and SVb organized another successful vaccination marathon (VacunaTHON) at the Ritz Carlton Hotel

ORANJESTAD – Recently the internationally renowned artist Gilbert Senchi presented his locally and internationally commissioned art portfolio to the Minister of Culture, Xiomara Maduro.

ORANJESTAD – During the past two weeks, the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force on money laundering (CFATF) evaluated Aruba’s anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism. 

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce, and Industry and its unit Desaroyo pa Empresa Arubano (IDEA) invites business owners or those in the process of opening a business to participate in the webinar titled “Tax Time, for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs”.

ORANJESTAD – During this week, the Minister of Finance and the Department of Finance presented the draft budget for 2022 to the new ministers of Cabinet Wever-Croes II.

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 – In October every school-going social assistance recipient, has to possibility to receive extra financial aid.

ORANJESTAD - The formateur, Mrs. Evelyna Wever-Croes, presented her final report to the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt.

ORANJESTAD - During a press conference on August 9, 2021, Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes announced the list of ministers that comprises Cabinet Wever-Croes II.

ORANJESTAD – There are still persons who think that one can prevent or cure COVID-19 with antibiotics or some sort of medicine.

ORANJESTAD – Recently, 17 participants started the Fall course of the program BeYourOwnBoss (BYOB).

ORANJESTAD – This weekend, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September 2021, Ritz Carlton Hotel will again open its door to help organize another Vaccination marathon (VacunaTHON).  

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products starting September 8, 2021:  

ORANJESTAD- There are approximately 40.000 stray dogs and cats in Aruba.  

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 – Recently, the Section of Elderly Care of the Department of Health sent a letter to the management of all elderly care homes to reinforce the COVID-19 and hygiene protocols.

ORANJESTAD – Recently, the Minister of Finance Xiomara Maduro and the Secretary of State of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, Raymond Knops signed a loan agreement for Aruba to cover the payments of the external debt of 2021 and 2022.

ORANJESTAD – Recently a ceremony took place at the Renaissance Convention Center for 18 Certified Legislative Lawyer’ graduates.

ORANJESTAD - The registration period for the 2022 national exam for the school types mavo/havo/vwo runs from September 1 to September 30, 2021. 

ORANJESTAD – Recently, in a special ceremony, the Government of Aruba honored the boys and girls soccer teams who won the titles of Sub Champion and Champion in the CFU Challenge Series 2021 championships.

ORANJESTAD – For the third consecutive year, the National Plan commission, which addresses stray dogs issues, will organize a drawing contest for children.  

ORANJESTAD – On August 31, 2021, the Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture Xiomara Maduro and Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes met with the team of CFATF (Caribbean Financial Action Task Force) that will evaluate the integrity of Aruba’s financial system.

ORANJESTAD - The Public Prosecutor's Office will no longer accept cash payments effective Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

ORANJESTAD – On August 26, 2021, the organization representing retired civil servants, OPPA celebrated its 33 years of existence. 

ORANJESTAD – On Saturday, August 31, 2021, the Government of Aruba and the Crisis Team announced measures to combat COVID-19.

ORANJESTAD – The Section Youth Health care of the Department of Public Health launches its campaign regarding the vaccination of children age 0 -12 years.

ORANJESTAD - The Coast Guard regularly encounters people at sea spearfishing without a license.

ORANJESTAD - As of September 1, 2021, changes have been made to the Civil Code (BW).

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 - On Friday, August 27, the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, received the signed coalition agreement from Mrs. Evelyn Wever-Croes. 

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 August 25, 2021, the director Aruba Ports Authority (APA) Mr. marc Figaroa, presented the annual accounts for 2020 to the Minister of Tourism, Public Health, and Sports, Mr. Dangui Oduber.

ORANJESTAD – During the week of August 23 – 27, 2021, the Department of Public Health (DVG) registered an increase in first-dose vaccinations.

ORANJESTAD - The Court of Audit has published its Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) report.

ORANJESTAD – On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, Prime Minister held a speech at the Marriott hotel at the Private Sector Stake Holders Meeting.

ORANJESTAD - Departmento Recurso Humano (DRH) informs its clients that its office will be closed on Friday, August 27, 2021 due to work on its server.

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 with purchase orders, before September 1, 2021!

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

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Public Health informs that since our senior citizens are the group more at risk for COVID-19, persons 60 years and older no longer need an appointment and can walk in to get vaccinated. 

ORANJESTAD – In connection with the RECIP-IV project, the Departamento di Progreso Laboral (Job Center) organizes a job fair for the following positions:

ORANJESTAD – Are you preparing for your child to go back to school?

ORANJESTAD - Following the publication of the Ministerial Decree to combat COVID-19 in Aruba, the Coast Guard has carried out several checks at sea in the past few days. 

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.