News 2017

ORANJESTAD - The section Examination Bureau of the Department of Education announces that as of Thursday, January 4, 2018 people who are interested can register for the Naturalization Test.

ORANJESTAD - The Governor of Aruba Mr. Alfonso Boekhoudt gave a Christmas speech on 24 December.

ORANJESTAD - Prevention is better than cure and in this context the Fireworks Committee of the Department of Public Health Aruba wants to give some tips on the safe lighting of fireworks.

ORANJESTAD- The Department of Labor and Research (DAO) announces that as per January 1, 2018 the wage limit for the application of the Labor Ordinance 2013 will increase.

ORANJESTAD - In the presence of the Governor of Aruba, Mr. J.A. (Alfonso), Mrs MSc. Lay Hing de Kort - Yee and mr. R.C. (Rick) Samuels on Monday, December 18 were sworn in. 

ORANJESTAD - In accordance with the National Decree pharmacies schedule AB 1991 GT. No. 16, the Public Health Inspection Division announces the night and Sunday schedules for pharmacies for 2018.

ORANJESTAD - In connection with the festive season, the National Library announces its modified opening hours.

ORANJESTAD – The Division for Infectious Diseases, that falls under the Department of Public Health, informs that the flu vaccine is available and recommends risk groups to get vaccinated.

ORANJESTAD - Due to technical problems with the new internal registration system for foreign nationals named SIRSA, implemented on 1 September 2017, two changes will be made to the policy of DIMAS.

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax) announces that clients can pick up tax packages 2018 for wage tax payroll, BBO / BAZV, Tourist levy, gaming tax, Tourist and environmental levy (BBV) and special tax on rental cars and rental motorcycles (BBVAM).

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Labor and Research informs that in connection with the upcoming holidays, applications for a workbook will be processed until Friday 15 December 2017

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Labor and Research announces that the internal committee that provides advice on the issuing of temporary employment licenses will recess from Monday, December 18, 2017 to January 5, 2018.

ORANJESTAD - The University of Aruba and Maastricht University are very proud to announce that the first student of their Double Degree Master Program International and European Tax Law has graduated!

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture herewith announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products based on the average postings as per the Platts US Market scan (Gulf Coast) for the period of November 1st through November 30th, 2017.  

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 the presence of the Acting Governor of Aruba, Ms. Y.V. Laclé-Dirksz, Mr. E.H.J. (Eugène) Martis took the pledge on Thursday 7 December. With this, the appointment of mr. Martis as a new member of the Advisory Board was formalized.

ORANJESTAD - Department of Labor and Research informs its clients that the Termination of Employment Commission will recess from  December 142017 to January 17, 2018.

ORANJESTAD - The government has announced a national day of mourning for the brothers Roshandroh (5) and Roshandrick Eugene (3) who were brutally murdered.

ORANJESTAD- Departamento di Impuesto (tax office) announces that its cash register / service counter in the auxiliary administration office San Nicolas has been closed until further notice.

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

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that as per Monday, December 4, 2017 clients can pay motor vehicle tax for 2018. 

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that November 30 2017 is the deadline for filing and paying corporate income tax 2016.

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 Division for Infectious Diseases, that falls under the Department of Public Health, informs that the flu vaccine is available and recommends risk groups to get vaccinated.

ORANJESTAD - On 20 November,  the Departamento di Impueso (Tax Office) opened a cash and service desk in the DIMAS office located at Paardenbaaistraat 11.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Civil Aviation Aruba announces that their telephone number has changed.

ORANJESTAD - The Governor of Aruba has taken the oath of the members of Cabinet Wever-Croes.

ORANJESTAD - The Veterinary Service reminds all persons wanting to slaughter goat, sheep or pigs for their own consumption that this should take place at the slaughterhouse.

ORANJESTAD - On Friday, November 17, 2017, the Bureau of Intellectual Property (BIE) celebrates its Pearl (30th ) anniversary.

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 Social Affairs informs that from now on the payment of welfare assistance for the Savaneta district will take place at the Multifunctional Accommodation building in Savaneta (MFA), better known as Cas di Shon Lang.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Economic Affairs and Communication herewith announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products based on the average postings as per the Platts US Market scan (Gulf Coast) for the period of October 1st through October 31th, 2017. 

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs Commerce and Industry, (DEACI), once again would like to remind all merchants to apply for a permit to operate extended hours during 2018

ORANJESTAD – On Friday November 3, 2017, there is a party and open house for all children at the library.

ORANJESTAD - From November 3, 2017 to November 30, 2017, the Department of Labor and Research (DAO) will hold its 7th Labor Force Survey (AKO 2017).

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 Meteorological Department Aruba issued a wind advisory that will stay in effect from 12.00pm on Tuesday,  October 17, 2017 until further notice.

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

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs, Trade & Industry announces that their phone number will change incoming November 1, 2017.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Economic Affairs and Communication herewith announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products based on the average postings as per the Platts US Market scan (Gulf Coast) for the period of September 1st through September 30th, 2017. 
Accompanied by some graphics commencing October 11, 2017 the prices are as follows:

ORANJESTAD - Given the alarming recent increase in gasoline and gas oil (diesel) imports, other than in bulk, from countries in our region and the risk of such imports, the government announces that through a ministerial decree of October 3, 2017 (AB 2017 no. 65), the import of gasoline and gas oil (diesel), other than bulk, is prohibited and therefore punishable by law. 

ORANJESTAD - At the Bureau Sostenemi a vacancy is available for the position of social worker.

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 Labor and Investigation did establish the national holidays or observances for Aruba for 2018.

ORANJESTAD – Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) informs its clients that this is the last week of the campaign to get assistance with the filing of their income tax forms for 2016.

ORANJESTAD –The Department of Education wants to remind those interested that the last day to register for the National exam 2018 for the types of school VWO / HAVO / MAVO is Friday, September 29, 2017.

ORANJESTAD - An error has been found in one of the formulas of the digital election results forms (A3 and A4 format) on the webpage Election 2017 – Election night.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Technical Inspection announces that their office will be closed to the public on September 22, 2017. 

ORANJESTAD - Follow during the election evening an unique broadcast of the preliminary election results on the home page of our website www.overheid.aw, www.gobierno.aw and www.government.aw.

ORANJESTAD - Biblioteca Nacional Aruba organizes the Children book sweek 2017 again this year.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Economic Affairs and Communication herewith announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products based on the average postings as per the Platts US Market scan (Gulf Coast) for the period of August 1st through August 31th, 2017.  

Accompanied by some graphics commencing September 13, 2017 the prices are as follows:

ORANJESTAD – Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) informs its clients that the campaign to get assistance with the filing of their income tax forms for 2016, will start on Monday September 11, 2017. 

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

ORANJESTAD - In connection with the elections of the members of Parliament of Aruba on September 22, the government has taken various measures in the interests of public order, tranquility and security on that day.

ORANJESTAD - In accordance with Article 38 of the Electoral ordinance, every voter must have received a voting card at least eight days before the election date on September 22, 2017.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Human Resources announces that their office will be closed to the public on August 25, 2017 due to an internal meeting. 

ORANJESTAD - In accordance with Article 24 of the Electoral ordinance, the Electoral Council hereby announces that a session on the validity of the candidate lists submitted on 4 August 2017, which is open to the voter, will be held.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Nature and Environment announces that the national decree on the protection of native flora and fauna has entered into force on 15 August 2017.

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 Minister of Economic Affairs and Communication herewith announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products based on the average postings as per the Platts US Market scan (Gulf Coast) for the period of July 1st through July 31th, 2017.  Accompanied by some graphics commencing August 09, 2017 the prices are as follows:

ORANJESTAD - Ministry of Social Affairs, Youth and Labor and the Department of Labor and Research announce the increase in minimum wage and income limit for the application of the Labor Ordinance 2013 as per 1 August 2017.

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

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce & Industry announces that their office will be closed to the public due to necessary maintenance.

ORANJESTAD - The section Examination Bureau of the Department of Education announces that as of Tuesday, August 1, 2017 people who are interested can register for the Naturalization Test.

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 – The Minister of Economic Affairs and Communication herewith announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products based on the average postings as per the Platts US Market scan (Gulf Coast) for the period of June 1st through June 30th, 2017.  

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 - As of 21 April 2014, all temporary employment agencies must be in possession of a temporary employment permit under the Landsverordening terbeschikkingstelling arbeidskrachten National Ordinance on Manpower Provisions (AB 2013 no. 21).

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Economic Affairs and Communication herewith announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products based on the average postings as per the Platts US Market scan (Gulf Coast) for the period of May 1st through May 31st, 2017.  

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) reminds its customers that  June 30 is the deadline for the payment of the motor vehicle tax for the second half of  2017.

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 Social Affairs reminds their customers who receive assistance at Post Office Noord that the welfare payment for the month of June 2017 (Saturday 10 June) will take place at MFA Noord.

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

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Technical Inspection announces that their office will be closed to the public on June 2, 2017 due to an  information session for employees. 

ORANJESTAD – The Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) informs that the land tax assessments 2017 dated May 31, 2017 were mailed to its customers.

ORANJESTAD- Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) announces that the deadline for filing and paying corporate income tax 2016 is May 31, 2017.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Impuesto (Tax Office) informs its customers who have recently received a reminder letter regarding overdue motor vehicle tax, that the final payment date is the 29th of May.

ORANJESTAD – The Meteorological Department Aruba issued a wind advisory that will stay in effect from Wednesday May 24 at 10.00hrs until Sunday May 28 2017 at 6 pm.

ORANJESTAD - Government departments are closed on Thursday, May 25th, in connection with Ascension Day and on Friday, May 26th, in connection with a collective day off (ATV day) for civil servants.

ORANJESTAD – Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) informs that it will provide its client with the last chance to get help with the filing of their income tax forms for 2015 starting May 22 thru 24, 2017 and May 29 thru 31, 2017.

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 Finance hereby informs its customers that their office will be closed for the public on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm due to meeting with the personnel.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Social Affairs (DSA) informs that it will offer special services for residents of San Nicolas, Savaneta and surrounding area in her San Nicolas office located in the former Centro Medico building.

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

ORANJESTAD - The next information session on the Dreamers Project will take place on Friday, 12 May, 2017 at 19:00.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Economic Affairs and Communication herewith announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products based on the average postings as per the Platts US Market scan (Gulf Coast) for the period of April 1st through April 30th, 2017.  

ORANJESTAD - On Monday, May 8, 2017,with great interest from invitees, neighborhood residents, project partners, future employees, Prime Minister Mike Eman laid the first stone of the new Multifunctional Accommodation (MFA), located in Santa Cruz 

ORANJESTAD - DIMAS announces that on May 5 and 12, it will held information sessions regarding the Dreamers Project at the DIMAS building at Paardenbaaistraat 11 in Oranjestad.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Labor and Research (Directie Arbeid en Onderzoek-DAO) informs all businesses that the term to submit their personnel register form has been extended to May 31, 2017

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Social Affairs announces that it will offer its services at the MFA Paradera starting Thursday, May 4, 2017.

ORANJESTAD - On April 26th, the King Games (Weganan Di Rey Aruba / Koningsspelen 2017) will be held with the participation of elementary and kindergarten schools.

ORANJESTAD - King's Day is the national holiday on which the birthday of King Willem Alexander is celebrated.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Public Health reminds all pregnant women to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

ORANJESTAD – Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) informs that it will again assist clients with the filing of their income tax forms for 2015 starting April 24  thru 26, 2017.

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 Bureau Sostenemi has moved to its new office building in Tanki Flip 53-A, where De Schakel School was formerly located.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Medicine Inspection announces that its offices will be closed on Tuesday, April 18 and Wednesday, April 19 due to water damage to its premises.

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

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) informs its customers who are required to submit monthly returns of, for example BBO / BAZV, wage tax, BBV, BBVAM, Tourist and Environmental levy and Gaming tax that Tuesday, April 18 is the deadline to submit returns for the month of March 2017 and to pay the amount indicated on the returns.

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax) announces that this month its offices will be closed on the following days:

ORANJESTAD –Government offices will be closed this month on the following days:

ORANJESTAD - On the occasion of Europe Day and the 60 year existence of the European Union, the Bureau of European Union and Kingdom Relations wishes to invite the people of Aruba for an information meeting.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Economic Affairs and Communication herewith announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products based on the average postings as per the Platts US Market scan (Gulf Coast) for the period of March 1st through March 31st, 2017.  

Accompanied by some graphics commencing April 12th, 2017 the prices are as follows:

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Labor and Research (Directie Arbeid en Onderzoek-DAO) reminds all businesses to submit their personnel register form not later than April 15, 2017.

ORANJESTAD– The independent foundation and supplier in the field of microfinance Qredits opened its doors in the MFA Noord.

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 (DEACI) informs all wholesalers and retailers of groceries that according to the Price Ordinance, the maximum prices of basic food products (the basic food package) are stipulated by the government. 

ORANJESTAD - According to data from the Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) 19 392 customers have not yet filed their income tax return 2015

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Public Health has confirmed that there are 298 people on Aruba infected with the zika virus, including two pregnant women.

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) informs its customers that they can pick up the profit tax package for 2016.

ORANJESTAD – The Meteorology Department of Aruba did issue a wind advisory.

ORANJESTAD- Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that March 31, 2017 is the deadline to hand in license plates that are not in use for the second quarter of 2017.

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

ORANJESTAD - Publisher Charuba in cooperation with the National Library of Aruba, presents the new publication of Dr. Wim Rutgers “Balance, Aruban literary life: The period of autonomy and separate status, 1954-2015”.

ORANJESTAD - Princess Beatrix will visit Aruba from March 30 to April 1, 2017 at the invitation of the National Park Arikok.

ORANJESTAD - Idea starts on April 4, 2017 with a course "Empresario prepara I" for people who want to start a business or who want to increase their knowledge as entrepreneur.

ORANJESTAD - Government departments are closed on Friday, March 17th, 2017 in connection with a collective day off (ATV day) for civil servants.

ORANJESTAD – Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) informs that it will again assist clients with the filing of their income tax forms for 2015 starting March 27 thru 31, 2017.

ORANJESTAD - On March 18 Aruba will celebrate its national holiday, Anthem and Flag day.

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

ORANJESTAD – Aruba celebrates its national day on Saturday March 18 known as Dia di Himno y Bandera, National Anthem and Flag Day.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Economic Affairs and Communication herewith announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products based on the average postings as per the Platts US Market scan (Gulf Coast) for the period of February 1st through February 28th, 2017.  

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 - The Department of finance announces that their office will be closed to the public due to necessary maintenance on  March 1, 2017.

ORANJESTAD – Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) reminds its clients with the filing of their income tax forms for 2015 on February 24 and on February 28, 2017.

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 Veterinary Service announces that due to maintenance work, the slaughterhouse will be closed from February 20 to 24, 2017.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of finance announces that their office will be closed to the public due to necessary maintenance on the following days:

ORANJESTAD – Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) informs that it will again assist clients with the filing of their income tax forms for 2015 starting February 21 thru 24 and on February 28, 2017.

ORANJESTAD - Due to renovations to its current building, the Library of San Nicolas will move starting February 13 to its temporary location.

ORANJESTAD -Departamento di Impuesto informs its clients that on February 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, 2017 (whole week), their offices will be closed to the public due to necessary construction work.

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

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) reminds its customers that February 15, 2017 the deadline is for payment of motor vehicle tax in 2017.

ORANJESTAD- Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that February 15, 2017 is the deadline to hand in license plates that are not in use.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Economic Affairs and Communication herewith announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products based on the average postings as per the Platts US Market scan (Gulf Coast) for the period of January 1st through January 31st 2017.  

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Labor and Research (Directie Arbeid en Onderzoek-DAO) requests all businesses to submit their personnel register form during the period February 15 – April 15, 2017.

ORANJESTAD- Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) informs all owners of motorcycles, that they can pick up the license plates for their motorcycles.

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 - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that the deadline for motor vehicle tax in 2017 is postponed to February 15, 2017.

ORANJESTAD - Instituto Biba Saludabel y Activo, IBiSA informs the community that its health bus will provides its services in Nootd. The bus will be stationed at the following location:

ORANJESTAD – The Tax Office wants to remind its clients who still have not turned in their tax return, that they can get assistance with the filing of their income tax forms for 2015 till January 31, 2017.

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

ORANJESTAD - The National library of Aruba offers a short course in Creative Writing consisting six meetings.

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax) announces that starting January 23, 2017 clients can pick up tax packages 2017 for wage tax payroll, BBO / BAZV, Tourist levy, gaming tax, Tourist and environmental levy (BBV) and special tax on rental cars and rental motorcycles (BBVAM).

ORANJESTAD - On January 25, 2017 commemorates the birth of the Aruban   political leader, the late Gilberto François (Betico) Croes.

ORANJESTAD – Clients who still have not turned in their tax return, can get assistance from the Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) with the filing of their income tax forms for 2015 from the 23rd to the 31st of January, 2017.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Yellow Fever and Mosquito Control (GKMB) informs due to the heavy downpours we will experience an augmentation in the amount of mosquitoes across the island. This is because of the pools of water everywhere, which serves as potential breeding grounds.

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 January 25 Aruba will celebrate Betico day.

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that recently the Parliament of Aruba has adopted important changes in the motor vehicle tax law.

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

ORANJESTAD – As of January 11, 2017 petroleum products retail prices have been adjusted.

ORANJESTAD -The Aruba Police Force informs that the camping season in connection with Semana Santa (Holy Week) will start this year on Sunday, April 9 at and will end on Sunday, April 23, 2017.