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

ORANJESTAD – On July 26, 2021, the Prime Minister of Aruba, Mrs. Evelyn Wever Croes, gave an update about the current situation of Covid in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD – On July 26 we celebrate International Mangrove day.

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

ORANJESTAD - The Tokyo 2020 Olympics have started on July 23, 2021, and Aruba’s delegation will also participate in the Olympics.

ORANJESTAD - After the Crisis Team announced the new border policy to prevent a possible spread of the Delta variant, they noticed some confusion about its implementation.

ORANJESTAD – On Tuesday, July 21, 2021, the Secretary-General of the Aruba Olympic Committee, Mrs. Nicole Hoevertsz, was elected Vice President of the world's highest sports authority, the International Olympic Committee.

ORANJESTAD - On July 28, the world observes the International Day for the Conservation of Nature.

ORANJESTAD – The Tax Department is reminding the community that the last date to pay their second half of the vehicle tax for 2021 is August 2, 2021.

ORANJESTAD - Recently the Minister of Justice mr. Andin Bikker signed a Letter of Intent with the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) of the United States.

ORANJESTAD - A drug importer notified the Health Inspectorate of Aruba that some batches of the drugs Losartankalium, Valsartan,  and Irbesartan were recalled.

ORANJESTAD - The Aruba Customs reminds vacationers 16 years and older, that are traveling abroad during school vacation, that they are entitled to exemption from import duties and excise duties when returning to Aruba, on the following items:

ORANJESTAD - Recently, the Dutch Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) selected drs. Harold Kelly as a Ph.D. candidate in Archeology in the multi-disciplinary program titled; Island (er)s at the Helm”.

ORANJESTAD – Recently, 24 participants of the Spring Course program BeYourOwnBoss received their certificates. Qredits Aruba and the EPI School organized this program.

ORANJESTAD – There are several protected species in Aruba. These species are protected by the Nature Protection Ordinance (Natuurbeschermingsverordening).

ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) can report on AUA Airport’s performance for June 2021, another month of solid recovery since the pandemic hit back in March 2020.   

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Environment and Nature (DNM) wants to remind the community that the choice to use single-use plastic products is in their hands.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products starting July 14, 2021:  

ORANJESTAD – On July 10, 2021, the Youth edition Vacunathon, organized by the Department of Public Health, took place.

ORANJESTAD – For the Department of Health (DVG) to more optimally manage its strategy against COVID-19, it is necessary to know what is happening within the community and about the factors that prevent Aruba to reach higher vaccination rates across our population 

ORANJESTAD - On July 8, 2020, the political parties Movemento Electoral di Pueblo (M.E.P.) and RAIZ reached an agreement to continue to negotiate to form a coalition government.

ORANJESTAD - After the informateurs (mediators), Mr. Eddy Werleman and Ms. Tisa LaSorte on July 8 handed over the declaration of willingness to the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, Ms. Evelyn Wever-Croes, party leader of Movemento Electoral di Pueblo (M.E.P.), today handed over the declaration of intent to the Governor that the party leaders of M.E.P. and RAIZ signed last night.

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

ORANJESTAD - Starting this month, the Public Prosecutor's Office will intensify the collection of outstanding fines.

ORANJESTAD - On Thursday, July 9, 2021, the Governor of Aruba, H.E. Mr. Alfonso Boekhoudt, administered the oath or pledge of the new members of the Parliament of Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - The Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, received Mr. Eddy Werleman and Ms. Tisa LaSorte on Thursday afternoon, June 8, 2021 for an audience at the Cabinet of the Governor.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry (DEACI) informs about an information session about Horizon Europe, the new program about science and innovation of the European Union

ORANJESTAD - Recently the Terrorist Financing (TF) and Proliferation Financing  (PF) National Risk Assessment (TF/PF NRA), commissioned by the National AML/CFT Steering Committee, has been completed.

ORANJESTAD - On Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, will swear in newly elected members of Parliament in the meeting room of Parliament.

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 and the Ministry of Public Health are organizing a Vacunathon Youth Edition.

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 July 2, 2021, Prime Minister mr. Evelyn Wever-Croes announced the relaxation or removal of the COVID-19 measures.

ORANJESTAD - Last week the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, held several consultations with advisors and with the leaders of the political parties that obtained one or more seats in the Parliament during the elections of June 25. 

ORANJESTAD - Recently Aruba received the green light from the Dutch RIVM to go ahead with the vaccination of children ages 12 and older.

ORANJESTAD - Are you aware of the law that bans the use of environmentally harmful products?

ORANJESTAD – Recently the Department of Technical Inspection (DTI) took notice of different elevators on the island getting stuck with people inside. 

ORANJESTAD - In the next few days, customers already registered with the Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) will receive an income tax return form for 2020.

ORANJESTAD - As part of the establishment of a Family Justice Center (FJC), representatives of the European Family Justice Center Alliance (EFJCA), FIER Nederland and Signs of Safety are paying a working visit to Aruba this week. 

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (tax office) reminds its customers, who have not yet paid the second term (2nd half year) motor vehicle tax, that the deadline is August 2, 2021.

ORANJESTAD - The president of the Joint Court of Justice of Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Mrs. Eunice A. Saleh, announces that, by order of July 1, 2021, Mrs. Monica Helena Johanna Kock has been appointed president of the Electoral Council as of July 17, 2021.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture, Xiomara Maduro, recently noticed a press release announcing the increase of “bread plus” by bakeries due to increased expenses.

ORANJESTAD - The National Library of Aruba offers a short poetry course provided by the teacher and poet Lily Clarisa.

ORANJESTAD – The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) published its  Consumer Price Index for the month of May 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 - In connection with the State elections of June 25, 2021, the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, received the president  of the principal electoral council, Mr. Glenn Thodé, at the Cabinet of the Governor for an audience during the morning hours on Saturday, June 26.

ORANJESTAD - The Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, will start with consultations with advisory bodies and political leaders on Monday morning, June 28, 2021. 

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry, through their unit Exprodesk, invites entrepreneurs to participate in the workshop ‘Find Your Exportable Talent!’. 

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.