News 2018

ORANJESTAD - The Governor of Aruba Alfonso Boekhoudt gave his traditional annual Christmas speech on 24 December.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Nature ad Environment wants to inform the community about climate change.

ORANJESTAD- The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor and the Department of Labor and Research (DAO) announces that as per January 1, 2019 the wage limit for the application of the Labor Ordinance 2013 will increase.

ORANJESTAD – On Christmas Eve, December 24, the Governor of Aruba Alfonso Boekhoudt will give a Christmas speech on the local television stations.

ORANJESTAD - Since Monday december 17th 2018, the new Influenza vaccine for 2019 is available at the Department of Public Health’s office of Contagious Diseases.

ORANJESTAD - Every year, in the months of November and December, the higher risk part of the community find their way to the Department of Public Health in order to have the new influenza vaccine administered.

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 2019.

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

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs, Trade and Industry announces that shops may be opened to the public at the following times:

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, 2018.  

ORANJESTAD - The Inspection for Health Aruba (IVA) received a recall notification for the drug called Valsartan produced by Pharmachemie.

ORANJESTAD - The Government of Aruba intends to solicit proposals from the waste-to-energy industry for the implementation of a “Solid Waste Treatment Facility” through a Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement process.

The members of the Love4Art Studio will present their annual exposition at the public library from December 3 till December 21, 2018. 

ORANJESTAD - Department of Labor and Research informs its clients that the Termination of Employment Commission will recess from  December 13, 2018 to January 16, 2018.

ORANJESTAD - On December 3, 2018, the government revealed their plans for the fiscal reform.

ORANJESTAD - In the past months, the Department of Public Health has noticed an increased amount of rotavirus related symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting among children between the age of 0 and 7 years.

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

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that customers can pay their motor vehicle tax for the year 2019 starting Tuesday December 4, 2018.

ORANJESTAD - The Ministry of Justice, Security and Integration of Aruba (“MJSIA”), urgently seeks to procure a helicopter based surveillance capability for the Police Force of Aruba. This for the purposes of law enforcement, border patrol and security.

ORANJESTAD - The countries and public entities forming the Dutch Kingdom signed an MoU, a “Memorandum of Understanding”, in order to collectively stimulate and improve children rights.

ORANJESTAD – Recently the members of the special support team - dog brigade (BOT-K9) of KIA / CEA received the second part of the Physical-Mental Resilience training this week. 

ORANJESTAD - The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is warning consumers about an E.coli outbreak originated with romaine lettuce.

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 Nature and Environment would like to inform the community on the significant role bees have and how to protect bees.

ORANJESTAD - The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture, mr. Xiomara Ruiz Maduro accompanied by the cabinet’s secretary, mr. Grace Koolman, recently delivered the budget proposal for 2019 to mr. Juan Thijsen, President of the Aruba Parliament, in presence of mr. Herman Hek, Registrar of the Parliament.

ORANJESTAD - November 20th marks an important day as the world commemorates the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Children’s rights in 1959.

ORANJESTAD - The department of Public Health announces that of the Yellow Fever vaccine is available at the Department of Infectious Diseases.

ORANJESTAD – The government is taking firm steps to improve the financial situation of the island. 

ORANJESTAD - Recently the kick off of the Global Money Week Aruba at the Industry Museum in San Nicolas took place. Global Money Week is an event to help educate children about finances.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Education is once more hosting the Golden Apple Award: The National Excellency Award in Education.

ORANJESTAD - Boston Red Sox shortstop and 2018 World Series winner Xander Bogaerts was appointed as goodwill ambassador on Saturday November 10th 2018 during a celebration held at the Carnival Village in San Nicolas, by the Government of Aruba.

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

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 October 1st through October 31st, 2018.  

ORANJESTAD – The Parliament Registry (Griffie der Staten) has the following vacancy available:

ORANJESTAD - Hour of Code is a global initiative with as primary goal to teach, especially children, coding and computer science in an interactive manner.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Labor and Research (DAO) has been conducting a survey since October 19, 2018 to determine the labor force capacity on Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - Aim of the visit of PAHO is to discuss the problem of non-communicable diseases in Aruba.

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

ORANJESTAD - For law enforcement, border patrol and border security purposes, the Ministry of Justice, Security and Integration of Aruba (hereinafter: MJSIA), is urgently seeking to procure a state-of-the-art radar coastal surveillance equipment for the Police Force of Aruba, in order to timely identify incoming moving objects and targets.

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

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Public Health recently noticed an unlawful and dangerous trend; online offers of all kinds of medications without any proper instructions or prescriptions. 

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 September 1st through September 30st, 2018.  

ORANJESTAD – The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor announces the new policy regarding labor participation as per October 1, 2018.

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

ORANJESTAD – The Initiative for Business Development of Aruba (IDEA) on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture, together with Gianni’s Group N.V., ActionCOACH, Frolijk3D and Futura, are organizing a project for children between the ages 9 and 13 years.

ORANJESTAD – Aruba recently hosted the Post COSME Summit at the Renaissance Convention Center.

ORANJESTAD - The Government Office of Information (BUVO) will be moving to its new office located at Caya Mario E. Harms 31 (formerly Lagoenweg).

ORANJESTAD - Since 2015, Customs and KIA have worked closely together, particularly in the field of training and education.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry (DEZHI) conducts daily inspections at the local supermarkets to check the established maximum sales prices of basic products.

ORANJESTAD – On Thursday September 20th 2018, the European Union will be organizing a regional Social Economy event at the Renaissance Convention Center.

ORANJESTAD – This week the National Library has been preparing teachers for a visit at their school of a childbook writer.

ORANJESTAD – During the months of September and October 2018, the Central Office for Statistics (CBS) will visit 1100 homes in connection with the survey regarding medical care given by medical practitioners.

ORANJESTAD – September has been an extremely hot month so far in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD – Who doesn’t know that our national symbol is the “Shoco”? It is a native subspecies on our island.

ORANJESTAD – The Government of Aruba has made the announcement that all phone calls to 588 1010 which is the number of the Bureau Sostenemi, the national contact number, is free of charge.

ORANJESTAD – As part of the Social Crisis Plan, the Minister of Public Health Mr. Dangui Oduber and the Minister of Social Affairs, Mr. Glenbert Croes signed an MoU on September 12, 2018 with the relevant partners.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Nature and Environment regrets the recent fire at the Bubali Plas last Monday.

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

ORANJESTAD – During the weekly press briefing of the Government of Aruba, Prime Minister Wever-Croes was very clear on the topic of Venezuela and its impact on Aruba.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture recently traveled to France to attend The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes at the OECD in Paris.

ORANJESTAD – Mrs. Omaira Lares, director of the DRH together with jurist Antonio Caster briefed about the current developments regarding the early arrangements process.

ORANJESTAD – Incentivized by the World Health Organization (WHO), in 1995 the Healthy School concept was born.

ORANJESTAD – Minister Ruiz Maduro will lead a commercial mission in Bogota, Colombia to meet with the new Colombian President Ivan Duque, in order to form a stronger alliance between Aruba and Colombia.

ORANJESTAD - On Tuesday September 11,  2018, the solemn meeting took place with which the parliamentary year 2018 - 2019 was opened in the Parliament of Aruba.

ORANJESTAD – The National Archive of Aruba has recently received a copy of the book “ History of Canashito” published by writer and historian Mr. Dufy Kock.

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 August 1st through August 31st, 2018.  

ORANJESTAD – While the whole Caribbean is monitoring the storm Isaac, it does not pose a risk for Aruba.

ORANJESTAD – The month of September is an important month to focus on the importance of preserving our monuments as tangible cultural heritage for many more generations to come.

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 – Prime Minister Wever Croes was in Bonaire to attend the celebrations of the National Day of Bonaire as a way of tightening ties.

ORANJESTAD – The government will install the bureau of integrity and integrity chamber on October 1, 2018.

ORANJESTAD – The department of Public Health recently had an informative event for all doctors.

ORANJESTAD- Recently the Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture mrs. Xiomara Ruiz Madura approved the Monument Handbook, version of June 22, 2018.

ORANJESTAD – The movie “Ciudad Oraño” premiered on September 1^st.

ORANJESTAD – When the governement announced the “Crisis Levy”, they also explained it would be a temporary measure while working on a new fiscal reform.

ORANJESTAD – After a few weeks of being out of stock, the Department of Public Health is announcing the arrival of the new batch of vaccine against the Yellow Fever. The vaccine is available at the Section of Contagious Disease at the Avicena Street #2 from 7:45 am – 11:45am and from 1:15pm – 3:30pm and costs Awg. 31,-

ORANJESTAD – Recently the Parliament of Aruba extended an invitation to the Department of Education for a presentation of the Aruban orthography.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Nature and Environment (DNM) is requesting the community to help with the registration of possible nests and Burrowing owls spotted in their neighborhood.

ORANJESTAD – Recently representatives of the Dutch firm KARMAC, handed over the digitalized newspapers produced on microfilm to the National Library of Aruba.

ORANJESTAD – The past days have been excruciatingly hot, with extreme temperatures and intense sun.

ORANJESTAD – On the 11th of September 2018, the Initiative for Development of Aruban Business (IDEA) will start with the course “Prepared Entrepreneur II”, which is co-organized with Enseñansa Pa Empleo (EPE)

ORANJESTAD - The registration period for the 2019 National exam for the VWO / HAVO / MAVO school types runs from 3 September to 28 September 2018.

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

ORANJESTAD – The National Library of Aruba is one more time organizing the Children’s Book Festival. This year’s book festival theme is focused on Friendship.

ORANJESTAD – On Monday August 27 2018, the Aruban Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture, received a courtesy visit from the Minister of Culture from the island of Curacao, Mrs. Marilyn Alcalá-Wallé and her advisors.

ORANJESTAD – Preparations are in full swing at the National Library of Aruba for the upcoming children’s book festival.

ORANJESTAD – Prime Minister of Aruba, Evelyn Wever-Croes met with Venezuelan Minister of Energy Mr. Manuel Quevedo, Citgo President and CEO Mr. Adrubal Chavez and the General Manager of Citgo Aruba, Mr. Luis Marquez to discuss the future of the refinery in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD – Recently a delegation of the UNICEF visited Aruba in order to help set up a plan for the protection of the children.

ORANJESTAD – A letter of intent has been signed by the minister of Culture and the Monument funds Aruba (SMFA) for the restauration and preservation of the traditional Aruban house at Pos Abou 19, owned by Mrs. Faustina Tromp, better known as Tan Tin by nieces and nephews.

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 – With the start of the new school year, the Section for Youth Health Care also starts its annual scholar vaccination campaign.

ORANJESTAD – Recently the Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture, mr. Xiomara Ruiz Maduro officially opened the Exposition called “Censo 1960-2020” at the National Library in Oranjestad.

ORANJESTAD- On Monday and Tuesday an important summit took place in Curacao regarding the  improvement the cooperation between the countries in times of calamity.

ORANJESTAD - Prime Minister Evelyn Wever Croes announces the “Futura Lab”

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Nature and Environment, DNM, has received numerous complaints regarding trash left behind at fishing sites.

ORANJESTAD – Recently Mr. Dufi Kock, a writer and historian, presented his latest publication; The history of Canashito” to the National Library.

ORANJESTAD – Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) informs its clients that the campaign to get assistance with the filing of their income tax forms for 2017, will start on Monday August 27, 2018.

ORANJESTAD – Last week, the innovation team of the government of Aruba, Futura, guided about 60 children in the Summer Camp Kids4Bytes at Colegio Arubano in San Nicolas.

ORANJESTAD – The activities for the Children’s Book Festival 2018 are focused on the theme of “Friendship”

ORANJESTAD – Recently in a press conference held by the government, , the minister of education, mr. Armando Lampe briefed the community about the latest developments and preparations for the upcoming school year.

ORANJESTAD – In Aruba one may be confronted with restaurants advertising protected fish on their menus.

ORANJESTAD – The Aruba Award Commission (Decoratie Commissie Aruba ) informs everyone that until and including August 17,  2018, one can submit nominations for the 2018 Royal Honors.

ORANJESTAD – The minister of Finance, Economic affairs and Culture mr. Xiomara Ruiz Maduro met last Tuesday with the San Nicolas Business Association.

ORANJESTAD – The Health Inspection of Aruba (IVA) has received multiple questions from concerned citizens regarding the worldwide recall of drugs containing valsartan.

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 July 1 through July 31, 2018. 

ORANJESTAD – The Meteorological Department Aruba issued a wind advisory that will stay in effect from 12.00pm on Monday, August 6, 2018.

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

ORANJESTAD– Recently the Department of Finance released the annual report 2017 to Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture, Mrs. mr. Xiomara Ruiz Maduro.

Oranjestad- During the week of 23-27 July, the Ministery of Social Affairs and Labor in combination with the Aruban commerce sector, organized a camp filled with healthy activities so the children would have something to do during the school vacation.

ORANJESTAD- Recently the Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture,Mrs Xiomara Ruiz Maduro paid homage to Mr. Gregorio (ITO) Fransisco Tromp for his inmense dedication and contribution to the cultural development of our Island.

ORANJESTAD-  July 26 is International day of the Mangrove and reason for the Department of Nature and Environment to elaborate on the famous Fofoti Mangrove.

ORANJESTAD- During this summer vacation, the innovation team of the Government of Aruba is organizing a “Code Camp Kids4Bytes” for children from age 7 to 13. 

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 – Today, July 27, 2018, the Department of Nature and Environment concludes its series of the topic “our mangroves”.

ORANJESTAD - The Minister of Education, Armando Lampe, recently elaborated on the latest developments regarding the insurance for Aruba students traveling to the Netherlands with the “Aruba loan”.

ORANJESTAD –   The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is celebrated on July 26.

ORANJESTAD – The name of the Black mangroves refers to the color of the trunk and heartwood. It is found primarily at the Spaans Lagoen, Mangel Halto and Santo Largo in Savaneta in a very salty habitat and is very tolerant to drastic temperature fluctuations. 

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Public Health requests all students who are soon studying abroad to find out whether vaccines are required.

ORANJESTAD - The section Examination Bureau of the Department of Education informsall interested persons that the second registration for the Naturalization Test.  Will take place from July 30 to August 17 2018

ORANJESTAD – The Aruba Award Commission (Decoratie Commissie Aruba ) reminds everyone that until and including August 17,  2018, one can submit nominations for the 2018 Royal Honors.

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

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 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 June 1st through June 30, 2018.  

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

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 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 May 1st through May 31, 2018.  

Accompanied by some graphics commencing June 13, 2018 the prices are as follows:

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

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 Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) informs that the land tax assessments 2018 dated May 31, 2018 were mailed to its customers.

ORANJESTAD – Curaçao recently hosted the conference for children rights for the Dutch Kingdom.

ORANJESTAD – In view of the rising national debt, the Government of Aruba is determined to, independently, get the public finances in order.

ORANJESTAD – Until and including August 10, 2018, one can submit nominations for the 2019 Royal Decorations.

ORANJESTAD – The Ministry of Social Affairs invites the Aruban community to attend the social event BARIO FEST.

ORANJESTAD– The Department of Public Works (DOW) informs the general public and all motorists that use the L.G.Smith Blvd.(Sasaki) main road, the following.

ORANJESTAD- May 17 2018 is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day with as theme Positive use of Artificial Intelligence.

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 - Fifteen years ago, to be specific on  May 15, 2003, the Aruban Government accepted the National ordinance to introduce Papiamento as official language together with Dutch.

ORANJESTAD – The Aruba Tourism Authority is once more hosting the ATCA conference from May 15 2018 to May 19 2018.

ORANJESTAD – Dr. Henry Habibe a linguist by profession together with his wife, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Education, Science and Sustainable Development dr. Armando Rudy Lampe.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Customs Aruba  hereby informs all persons and businesses that import merchandise on a frequent basis of the following:

ORANJESTAD - In the context of World Hypertension Day that will be celebrated on May 17, IBISA will organize the workshop "Check your high blood pressure in the kitchen":

ORANJESTAD – In connection with High Blood Pressure week, the Instituto Biba Saludabel y Activo, IBiSA informs the community that its health bus will provide its services in different districts.

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 April 1st through April 30st, 2018.  

Starting May 9, 2018 the prices are as follows:

ORANJESTAD - Government departments are closed on Thursday, May 10, in connection with Ascension Day and on Friday, May 11, in connection with a collective day off (ATV day) for civil servants.

ORANJESTAD – Last Friday, May 4, 2018, the Dutch Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien paid a visit to Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes.

ORANJESTAD – The Tax Office (Departamento di Impuesto) reminds all of it 4494 clients that have not picked up their Profit Tax 2017 documents yet, to pick them up as soon as possible.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Public Health announces that due to a high demand, the vaccine against yellow fever is no longer available on Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - Last Thursday, May 3, 2018, the delegations of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao had consultations with the delegation of Venezuela.

ORANJESTAD - On the 51st birthday of King Willem Alexander on April 27, 2018, the government celebrated King’s Day with a solemn ceremony at the Wilhelmina Park.

ORANJESTAD - The Public Health Department has started the vaccination campaign against Influenza.

ORANJESTAD - Eight Aruban citizens received an award for their efforts to volunteer on the island King’s Day.

ORANJESTAD - Department of Labor and Research informs all companies that the deadline to submit their Personnel Register form has been extended with three more weeks.

ORANJESTAD -  In connection with King’s Day, an ATV dag and labor Day, all government department offices are closed on the following days:

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

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Public Health has noticed an increased concern amongst consumers regarding the recently announced recall of US eggs infected with Salmonella.

ORANJESTAD – On King’s Day, Friday April 27, 2018, during a ceremony at the Wilhelmina park,  the Governor of Aruba, H.E. Alfonso Boekhoudt will be handing over the Governor Felipe B. Tromp Youth Cup to the sisters Chiara and Sophia Petrocchi.

ORANJESTAD - The National Library of Aruba is once again organizing their “used book” market this Sunday April 29, 2018 from 9am – 2 pm.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry (DEACI) informs that it is forbidden to open shops to the public on Labor Day,  Tuesday, May 1, 2018.

ORANJESTAD - At the Bureau Sostenemi vacancies are available for the following positions:

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 Food and Consumer Product Inspection and Hygiene, a subdivision of the Department of Public Health continues with their routine inspections at the local supermarkets.

ORANJESTAD – The Meteorological Department Aruba issued a wind advisory that will stay in effect from 12.00 pm on Wednesday,  April 18, 2017 until Saturday, April 21, 2018, 06.00 pm.

ORANJESTAD - Exprodesk, a unit of the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Defiant Concepts, are organizing a 2 day workshop titled “Raising your digital IQ”

ORANJESTAD - Exprodesk and the Association of Musicians & Artists of Aruba present a workshop: “Contract within the Cultural & Creative Industry”.

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

ORANJESTAD - Every April 6, World physical activity day, organized by the World Health Organization, is celebrated worldwide.

ORANJESTAD - IDEA reminds all those interested that April 16 2018 is the final registration date for the “Prepared Entrepreneur I course”. 

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 March 1st through March 31st, 2018.  

ORANJESTAD – Dutch minister of Foreign Affairs Stef Blok and Venezuelan government officials have recently signed an agreement to lift the embargo imposed on January 6, 2018 by the Venezuelan government. 

ORANJESTAD - The Minister of Finance, Economic affairs, and Culture Mrs. Xiomara Ruiz-Maduro submitted the government’s budget proposal of 2018 to the Parliament on April 5, 2018.

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Enseñansa (Education Department) announces that their offices in Frankrijkstraat and Belgiestraat in Eagle will close earlier on Friday, April 6, 2018.

ORANJESTAD - The Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, Stef Blok, met with the council of Ministers of Aruba on Wednesday April 4 2018. 

ORANJESTAD - On Thursday, April 5, 2018, the Kingdom Foreign Relations meeting takes place on Curacao.

ORANJESTAD - IDEA together with Enseñansa pa Empleo, are offering a course for entrepreneurs who want to start up or run an efficient business.

ORANJESTAD- Recently the director of the Bureau for Monument Conservation of Aruba, Mrs. Yvonne Webb-Kock paid a visit to the National Library of Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) informs all tax advisors, who have yet to hand in their list of customers in order to collect the 2017-profit tax package, that the deadline is postponed to April 10, 2018.

ORANJESTAD – The National Library (Biblioteca Nacional Aruba) is hosting a workshop called “Writing historical stories”.

ORANJESTAD - The minister of Education, Science and Sustainable Development, dr. A.R. Lampe, has approved and signed the core goals for the elementary and primary education.

ORANJESTAD - The United Nations declared World Autism Day (World Autism Awareness Day) on 2 April, a day on which attention is paid to autism worldwide.

ORANJESTAD – A few months ago, to be specific on August 17 2017, the National Decree for protection of flora and fauna has been enforced.

ORANJESTAD - On Saturday, March 24, 2018, the Earth Hour was celebrated worldwide for the twelfth time.

ORANJESTAD - In the framework of the management of public finances, the government has announced a temporary crisis levy effective July 1, 2018.

ORANJESTAD - The National Library of Aruba informs that on Tuesday May 2, 2018 the workshop 'Close reading of the literature of Aruba' will start at the library.

ORANJESTAD - In the framework of the 'International Day of Happiness', which is celebrated every year on 20 March, the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) published a short report of the preliminary results of its Welfare Survey 2017.

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) informs its customers that they can pick up the profit tax package for 2017.

ORANJESTAD - The National Library (Biblioteca National Aruba) is hosting a course called: “Creative Writing”.

ORANJESTAD – The Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces it will be open on Saturday March 24, 2018.

ORANJESTAD –IDEA (Iniciativa pa Desaroyo pa Empresa Arubano) together with COSME are hosting two workshops; Business Model Canvas” and “Innovative Funding”.

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

ORANJESTAD – Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) reminds its clients that the campaign to get assistance with the filing of their income tax forms for 2016, did start this Thursday March 22, 2018.

 ORANJESTAD - The Department of Infectious Diseases of the Department of Public Health announces that the yellow fever vaccine is  available again on Thursday, March 22, 2018.

ORANJESTAD - The Tax department has announced the deadline to submit the collective wage sheet (verzamelloonstaat) and the summary of payments to third parties (verzamelstaat opgaaf derden) for the fiscal year of 2017.

ORANJESTAD - Recently, the Crisis Management Office announced that the Aruban community has an alert and alarm system Alert FM.

ORANJESTAD - On March 20, 2018,  the Day of the social worker was celebrated worldwide.

ORANJESTAD - On March 20, the world celebrates World Oral Health Day, focusing on dental and mouth health. 

ORANJESTAD - Department of Labor and Research reminds all companies to submit their personnel register form during the period March 1, 2018 through May 4, 2018.

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 context of the celebration of the national day of Aruba, day of flag and anthem, various activities are held on the island.

ORANJESTAD – Department of Human Resources announces that on Friday, March 16, it will be closed half day to the public in connection with a personnel training.

ORANJESTAD - On March 18 a.s Aruba celebrates its national holiday, the Day of the Flag and Anthem.

ORANJESTAD - The Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that its cash/service desk in the DIMAS building in Paardenbaaistraat reopened on March 13, 2018.

ORANJESTAD – Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that on Friday, March 16, it will be closed half day to the public in connection with a personnel meeting.

ORANJESTAD - The Intergovernmental Coordination Group and other Caribbean regions (ICG / CARIBE EWS) are organizing a tsunami exercise called Caribe Wave 2018 on March 15, 2018.

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 February 1st through february 28th, 2018.  

Accompanied by some graphics commencing March 14, 2018 the prices are as follows:

ORANJESTAD -  Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP) has a new policy where changes will be made when issuing plots of land for residential construction, commercial purposes and rental land.

ORANJESTAD - Government departments are closed on March 19, the day after the Day of the Anthem and Flag. 

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

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Public Works announces that effective March 8, starting at 9:00 am, the western road of the L.G. Smith Boulevard (along the Tropicana Hotel) will be closed to traffic.

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 Thursday March 22, 2018.

ORANJESTAD - In connection with the International Women's Day on March 8, , a conference is held i the Renaissance Convention Center to pay attention to the role of women in society.

ORANJESTAD - On March 8,  2018, World Kidney Day, health organizations around the world organize various activities with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of  kidneys for our health and the impact of kidney disease in particular.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Public health announces that due to high demand, they ran out of the vaccine against yellow fever.

ORANJESTAD – The Department Public Works announces that the road between the Sasaki roundabout and the Superfood intersection is temporarily open to traffic.

ORANJESTAD - As of March 1,  2018, all arriving passengers from yellow fever risk countries, must present to the immigration officials of Aruba the Yellow Fever Vaccine (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP), also known as the yellow fever book. 

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Public Works (DOW) announces that starting March 12, 2018 it will no longer accept checks.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Public Health announces that since the building in van Leeuwenhoekstraat 16 was condemned, its sections that were located in this building were moved to other locations.

ORANJESTAD - Department of Labor and Research requests all companies to submit their personnel register form during the period March 1, 2018 through May 4, 2018.

ORANJESTAD - The Tax office announces that starting March 16, 2018 it will no longer accept checks. 

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

ORANJESTAD – Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that starting March 16 clients can no longer pay their taxes with checks from international banks.

ORANJESTAD- On February 15, 2017, a new government building was opened in San Nicolas.

ORANJESTAD - Every year, the International Mother Language Day is celebrated on February 21 by UNESCO.

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 year the library organizes a special 'Library Day', a day in which the staff attends lectures and workshops on new developments in the library field.

ORANJESTAD – The Government auxiliary Office in Santa Cruz (HBK Sta.Cruz) is closed on 16 February in the morning for maintenance of the air conditioning and cooling system.

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 January 1st through January 31th, 2018.  

Accompanied by some graphics commencing February 14, 2018 the prices are as follows:

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

ORANJESTAD - In view of the protection of public health and conservation of the environment and in order to keep pace with evolving international standards and best practices, the Government of Aruba has established the objective to transition from its current solid waste management system to sustainable and sanitary waste management.  

ORANJESTAD - Department of Education announces the publication of a catalog, with all published materials from Curriculum Development Department and 'Proyecto di Idioma den Enseñansa'.

ORANJESTAD - The Attorney General of the Public Prosecutor's Office (OM) of Aruba, Mr. A. van Dam, and the Inspector-General of the Aruba Inspectorate of Health (IVA), Mrs. Dorylee Lopez-Penha, signed a cooperation protocol on February 6, 2018.

ORANJESTAD - Recently the Court of Audit presented its report BO Aruba to the President of Parliament, mr. Juan Thijsen.

ORANJESTAD - The Court of Audit has published its report BO Aruba.  

ORANJESTAD - On January 8, 2018, the Court of Audit presented its report on the investigation into the 2016 annual accounts to the President of Parliament.

ORANJESTAD - The government, in collaboration with the utility companies WEB, Elmar and Utilities, has reached a solution for households that do not have water and energy connections.

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 Technical Inspection (DTI) announces that on Tuesday, February 6, it will resume its services in its new building in Barcadera.

Oranjestad - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that its cash register / service counter will close earlier on Friday, February 2, 2018.

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that the period for submitting the collective wage sheet and summary statement is extended. The latest date for handing in these lists is March 30, 2018. 

ORANJESTAD- Department of Public Health want to give some tips to care for children during the carnival period.

ORANJESTAD - In connection with measles outbreak in the region, the Department of Public Health issued a travel warning.

ORANJESTAD - Government departments are closed on February 5 and February 12.

ORANJESTAD - Government departments are closed on January 25 and 26.

ORANJESTAD - The section Examination Bureau of the Department of Education reminds all interested persons that Wednesday, January 24, 2018  is the last day that one can register for the Naturalization Test.

ORANJESTAD - On January 25, 2018 commemorates the birth of the Aruban   political leader, the late Gilberto François (Betico) Croes.

ORANJESTAD - On Thursday January 25, Aruba celebrates Betico day.

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 tax office will be open on Saturday January 20 and January 27, 2018, between 8.00am and 12.00pm.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Technical Inspection (DTI) informs that next Thursday, January 18, 2018 it will begin the process of moving to its new building at Barcadera 153.

ORANJESTAD - In the interest of international relations and to prevent punishable practices, the import  of metal waste originating in Venezuela is prohibited.

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

ORANJESTAD - The names of the winners for carnival lots are known and on Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st of January the lots will be awarded to the winners.

ORANJESTAD -The Aruba Police Force informs that the camping season in connection with Semana Santa (Holy Week) will start this year on Sunday, March 28 at and will end on Sunday, April 8 2018.

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 December 1st through December 31, 2017. 

ORANJESTAD -  The library invites the public for its first event for 2018.

ORANJESTAD - From Saturday 6 to January 27, 2018, the tax office is open on Saturday between 8.00am and 12.00pm.

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax) reminds its clients to 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).