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ORANJESTAD – On November 30, 2022, the Department of Public Health DVG, the Horacio Oduber Hospital, and the Health Promotion Platform held a joint information evening for healthcare workers.

ORANJESTAD - On December 1, 2022, the AFTA organized the forum Making markets work for consumers and businesses, which took place at the Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Labor Progress (DPL) has renewed its website and has announced that starting December 1, 2022, employers and or their representatives) are required to make an appointment for any service provided by the DPL.

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 November 30, 2022, Prime Minister Evelyn Wever - Croes and the Finance Minister, Xiomara Maduro, visited the Council of State and met with the representative of Aruba in the Council of State, Mrs. Mildred Schwengle, and Mr. Richard van Zwol, member of the Council of State.

ORANJESTAD – On November 28, 2022, the DIOC Congress held by the Board of Chief of Police started.

ORANJESTAD - The Minister of Justice and Social Affairs of Aruba, Mr. Rocco Tjon, and acting chief of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Olivia Croes, recently met with the Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands, Mr. Robert Schuddeboom.

ORANJESTAD - On November 14 and 15, Curaçao held another Platform for Personal Information Provision of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba (PIVA).

ORANJESTAD – During her work visit to the Netherlands on November 29, 2022, Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes met with Prime Minister Mark Rutte to discuss various important topics.

ORANJESTAD – The Department for Public Health is announcing that the seasonal influenza vaccine will also be available at the Mobile Unit in your neighborhood.

ORANJESTAD – On November 25 and 26, the Public Health Inspectorate of Aruba held a conference to commemorate its 5th anniversary with healthcare professionals.

ORANJESTAD – On November 29, 2022, the Ministries of Tourism and Sports respectively launched an innovative project that fits into the tourism and healthcare vision and policy.

ORANJESTAD - Recently, the University of Aruba, the Comision Conscientisacion Sclavitud, and the Ministry of Finance and Culture organized an informative evening where Dr. Coen van Galen of Radboud University Nijmegen gave a lecture titled "Boundless Slavery and Freedom in the Caribbean.

ORANJESTAD - Since Friday, October 14, 2022, the Central Bureau for Statistics "CBS" is busy with the Child & Youth Poll 2022.

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

ORANJESTAD - On November 25, 2022, the Kingdom Council of Ministers (RMR) approved the nomination of the Government of Aruba to reappoint Mr. Alfonso Boekhoudt as Governor of Aruba for another term of six years.

ORANJESTAD- On November 15, 2022, Ministers Endy Croes and Glenbert Croes officially launched the Education and Labor Platform (PEL).

ORANJESTAD - Recently the Monuments bureau held a farewell ceremony for Ing. Yvonne Webb-Kock, now former director of the Monuments Bureau.

ORANJESTAD –On November 22, 2022, during a special event held at the John F. Kennedy Education Center, the Ministry of Culture, recognized six musical legends in Aruba on Saint Cecilia Day, the Patroness of music.

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

ORANJESTAD - Soon after the unanimous approval of the law "National Ordinance Restriction Tobacco Products" in the Parliament in 2021, the authorities started with the policy changes and capacitation of the personnel in charge of supervising the compliance of this law.

ORANJESTAD - On November 18, 2022, the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry (DEACI), through their unit for Aruban Enterprise Development Initiative (IDEA) and in collaboration with their Business Establishing Unit, organized a Business License workshop.

ORANJESTAD - Due to the high demand for the Covid Bivalent booster shot, the Department of Public Health (DVG) ran out quickly of their stock.

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 Minister of Tourism and Public Health, Mr. Dangui Oduber, and the Minister of Labor, Energy, and Integration, Mr. Glenbert Croes, visited the premises of the Embassy Suites by Hilton.

ORANJESTAD-It is for the fourth consecutive year that Aruba has hosted the annual German-Caribbean Energy Conference”, held on November 15, 2022.

ORANJESTAD - Aruba has been experiencing a very active rain season which is appreciated by many but also comes with unavoidable issues for healthcare in Aruba, especially when rainwater becomes stagnant in containers.

ORANJESTAD - The government of Aruba, through the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Nature, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding calling for 30% of all medium and heavy commercial vehicles in Aruba to be zero-emission by the year 2030.

ORANJESTAD – On November 17, 2022, the Minister of Tourism and Public Health, Dangui Oduber, announced another beautification project, starting soon.

ORANJESTAD – On November 17, 2022, the Minister of Tourism and Public Health, Mr. Dangui Oduber, and the Minister of Transport, Integrity, Nature and Elderly Affairs, Mr. Ursell Arends, paid a visit to Hospice Atardi in connection with their 4th anniversary.

ORANJESTAD – After the community event held on November 11, 2022, at the Southside General Aviation Hangar, the Dutch Caribbean Cooperation of Airports (DCCA), a cooperation between all 6 Caribbean Airports within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, can look back on a successful 1st International Sustainable Air Transportation Event - A Flight to the Future.

ORANJESTAD - Students of EduArts attending the painting classes from Natusha Croes will participate in the Biba Natura-Lesa Expo at the National Library.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry DEZHI, through their unit for Initiative for Development of Aruban Enterprises (IDEA) and in collaboration with the Tax Department DIMP are expressing their gratitude to all who attended the workshop Time for Taxes on November 15.

ORANJESTAD – On November 16, 2022, welcomed another Mega Cruise ship in the ports of Aruba. In this case, Harmony of the Seas of the Royal Caribbean Cruise lines made its first call in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - On November 14, 2022, the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) and the Department of Labor and Research (DAO) launched the Labor Force Survey 2022 (EFL-November 2022).

ORANJESTAD - On November 15, 2022, the Ministry of Nature organized a Marine Spatial Planning workshop.

ORANJESTAD - Due to the upcoming holidays, Customs Aruba reminds cargo importers to submit all their documents on time to their Customs broker that enters their declarations on the ASYCUDA system.

ORANJESTAD - On November 15, 2022, the Minister of Justice and Social Affairs, Mr. Rocco Tjon, gave a speech at the 41st session of the “Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the Kingdom of the Netherlands” in Geneva, Switzerland.

ORANJESTAD - On November 11, 2022, the unit Exprodesk of the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry (DEACI) commemorated its 5th anniversary with the event: Reaching New Frontiers!

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

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry (DEACI) and their unit of Initiative for Aruban Enterprise Development (IDEA) and in collaboration with their Business Establishment unit, are inviting everyone in the process of opening their businesses to the IDEA's workshop Business License, on November 18, 2022.

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 – Every November 14, we commemorate World Diabetes Day.

ORANJESTAD - On Sunday, November 13, 2022, the Minister of Culture, Xiomara Maduro welcomed Saint Nicholas and the Petes at the Harbour Arena. 

ORANJESTAD – On November 9, 2022, Minister of Culture Xiomara Maduro received a copy of the book “ Bebe Bira Bon” (Drink and Get Better) from author Denise de Jongh-Rekwest.

ORANJESTAD – After the Department of Public Health (DVG) started administering the Bivalent vaccine, it ran out fast due to high demand.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Public Health reminds the community that the influenza vaccine or flu shot is available for those at higher risk for complications caused by the seasonal flu.

ORANJESTAD - After realigning Aruba Airport Authority N.V.’s (AAA) vision, goals, and objectives in 2021, in which it defined sustainability as one of the essential strategic pillars of the company, AAA reviewed pursuing possibilities for certifications on sustainability.

ORANJESTAD – Due to considerable demand The Initiative for Business Development in Aruba (IDEA) will repeat its workshop: ‘Time for taxes’.

ORANJESTAD – On November 8, 2022, the Minister of Tourism, Mr. Dangui Oduber, announced the start of the beautification project of the anchor located in Cas Ariba.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister Economic Affairs, Communications and Sustainable Development announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products starting November 09, 2022:  

ORANJESTAD – On November 7, 2022,  at the Hyatt Regency Resort Spa & Casino Aruba, the Dutch Caribbean Cooperation of Airports’ 1st International Sustainable Air Transportation event – A Flight to the Future – was opened.

ORANJESTAD – The Ministry of Tourism and Public Health is reminding the community about the “Chasing Health Podcast” project.

ORANJESTAD – November 6, 2022, marked a historic day for aviation in the greater Caribbean region, with the 1st electric flight effectuated in the Dutch Caribbean with the Pipistrel Velis Electro of Royal NLR.

ORANJESTAD: On November 3, 2022, the Corporate Governance Consultative Congress started.

ORANJESTAD - On Friday, November 4, 2022, the Children's Book Festival will initiate at the Cas di Cultura at 5:00 pm.

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, Commerce and Industry, its Exprodesk Unit, and the Minister of Economic Affairs, Communications and Sustainable Development, Mr. Geoffrey Wever, invite all local entrepreneurs and future exporters to attend the "Reaching New Frontiers" event.

ORANJESTAD - On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, the Department of Elderly Affairs, the Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS), and the Ministry of the Elderly held a lecture about dementia and chronic diseases in Aruba at the Centro di Bario Playa Pabao.

ORANJESTAD -  The month has finally arrived where the Dutch Caribbean Cooperation of Airports (DCCA) will kick off the 1st International Sustainable Air Transportation event - A Flight to the Future – being held between 7 – 11 October 2022.

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.

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.