News 2019

ORANJESTAD – During the week of October 14 20, 2019, the minister of Finance, Economic Affairs, and Culture Xiomara Ruiz-Maduro will be in New York and Washington, DC, to attend the Fall meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

ORANJESTAD – Recently the Minister of Spatial Developments, Infrastructure and Environment became the pilot ministry connecting all its departments on the digital platform.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Kingdom Relations and European Union in collaboration with the Department of Education in Aruba, will organize for the very first time #Erasmusdays in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - On the 15th of October 2019, a public event will be held at the Library of Aruba where art historian Ana Maria Hernandez will introduce Performance Art.

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 the 14 of October, the Department of Education in Aruba (DEA) in alliance with the Center for Continuous Professional Development (CDPC) of the Pedagogic Institute Aruba (IPA) are organizing a National Education day of the Aruba Multilingual School (SAM) for the preparatory education.

ORANJESTAD - During a recent press conference, Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes stated that the situation in Venezuela has not changed much yet remains delicate.

ORANJESTAD – On 9 October 2019, the Government of Aruba announced that they have reached an agreement with Citgo to obtain the keys of the refinery and it’s terminal.

ORANJESTAD - It is with pleasure that the National Library of Aruba is extending the invitation on behalf of the Charuba Editorial and its collaborators for the publication of the recollections in the book “Aruba in the past according to Chinto Erasmus”.

ORANJESTAD – Recently the Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP, announced the new policy for the regulation of the beach and reef shacks all around Aruba.

ORANJESTAD – The winners of the “Love your dog” drawing contest received their prizes on October 4, 2019. 

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products starting October 9, 2019:

ORANJESTAD – The  Social Security Bank (SVb) recently held a presentation to the Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture Mrs. mr. Xiomara Ruiz-Maduro about absenteeism within the public sector.

ORANJESTAD - Departamento Recurso Humano (DRH) informs that the government decided to reactivate the National Ordinance for Voluntary Retirement (LVUT) as per October 1, 2019.

ORANJESTAD -The Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS) is organizing a pilot census that will run from October 3 to 13, 2019.

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 - After months of deliberation and consultation with the Minister of Foreign Relations of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Prime Ministers of Aruba and Curacao, the decision was made to introduce a temporary Visa for Venezuelan passport holders who visit the islands.

ORANJESTAD - The National Library of Aruba is offering a short course in creative non-fiction writing in October. 

ORANJESTAD -On 14 December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly (by resolution 45/106) designated 1 October the International Day of Older Persons.

ORANJESTAD - By National Decree No. 1 of July 17, 2019, the new Spatial Development Plan for Aruba (ROP 2019) was adopted on the recommendation of the Minister of Spatial Development, Infrastructure, and Environment.

ORANJESTAD - On September 25, 2019, IDEA and the Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs, and Culture, awarded the certificates to the participants of the course Prepared Businessman II.

ORANJESTAD –The 74th Session of the UN General took place in New York during the week of September 23 to 27, 2019. 

ORANJESTAD – The Tax Department of Aruba informs all businesses about the changes for the BBO/BAVP and BAZV turnover tax law.

ORANJESTAD - The theme of the Appeltjes van Oranje 2020 is buddies together.

ORANJESTAD - Looking for offices for rent? The Multifunctional Accommodation Office (Bureau Multifunctionele Accommodatie) offers office spaces for rent in its beautiful multifunctional buildings.

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 Examenbureau (Exam Bureau) reminds all interested parties that rthe registration period for the 2020 national exam for the school types mavo / havo / vwo runs from  September 2 to September 30, 2019.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Culture invites the community ta enjoy the Fiesta di Cunucu (Cunucu party) 2019.

ORANJESTAD - During a press conference on 24 September 2019, Minister of Finace, Economic Affairs and Culture mr. Xiomara Ruiz-Maduro provided information about the mention of BBO, BAZV, and BAVP on invoices and receipts.

ORANJESTAD – The National Library of Aruba is organizing the Children's Book Week again this year.

ORANJESTAD – On September 20, 2019, the Social Psychiatric Service officially launched the Fact team project.

ORANJESTAD - IDEA (Desaroyo pa Empresa Arubano) is organizing the second edition of the workshop “Silver Entrepeneurship”. This is a workshop for the general public including retirees, that are willing to share the experience they have with their own business.

ORANJESTAD – The National Library invites you to a lecture by author Ronald van Donk.

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

ORANJESTAD – On September 17, 2019, the Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS) gave a presentation on Census 2019 to the Council of Ministers.

ORANJESTAD - On September 17,  2019, the Minister of Education, Science and Sustainable Development dr. Rudy Lampe established the official school holiday schedules (including ATV days for teaching staff) and public holidays for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years.

ORANJESTAD- The Meteorological Department of Aruba has issued an extreme heat advisory on September 17. 2019.

ORANJESTAD - In May 2020, the Appeltjes van Oranje from the Oranje Fonds will be awarded again.

ORANJESTAD- The Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP) will hold three information nights where the public will receive information about the soon to be introduced ROPV.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Public Health wants to inform about the benefits for a healthy development of children.

ORANJESTAD - The Departamento di Progreso Laboral (DPL) informs that it will be closed to the public in connection with a move from September 23 to 30, 2019.

ORANJESTAD –Minister of Spatial Development, Infrastructure, Otmar Oduber will retire as minister and politician.

ORANJESTAD – On September 27, 2019, “Friends of the Archive” Foundation will have an information day on which they will discuss Digitalization and its  challenges.

ORANJESTAD - The Library continues with its children’s activities and is having a story telling event on September 17, 2019, in Oranjestad and September 18, 2019, at the library in San Nicolas.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Social Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, is organizing a family congress called “Building a solid foundation!”

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 DNM, informs on the plant “Cuco di indjan”, which  ranks as number one on the National Decree Protection of the Aruban native Flora and Fauna.

ORANJESTAD – A Hostmanship workshop was given on 10 September 2019, which was given to help stimulate the cultural changes within the organizations to provide courtesy service.

ORANJESTAD- The Meteorological Department of Aruba has issued an extreme heat advisory on September 9. 2019.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products starting September 11, 2019:

ORANJESTAD - On Tuesday September 10,  2019, the solemn meeting took place with which the parliamentary year 2019 - 2020 was opened in the Parliament of Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - Aruba and The Netherlands have reached an agreement on September 6, 2019, for financial support from the Netherlands to assist with the Venezuelan crisis affecting the island of Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - The Government of Aruba has decided to keep its border with Venezuela closed for another three months.

ORANJESTAD – The 6th of September 2019, marks the fact that 1 year ago the Directorate for Nature and Environment solicited the cooperation of the public for the registration of our native owls.

ORANJESTAD - Children’s book writer, Evelien van Dort, presented the youth library 2 copies of her latest book, as part of the Children’s Book Festival celebration.

ORANJESTAD - This year, the National Library will once more organize its Book Festival.

ORANJESTAD – To prevent and prohibit the sale, trading and economic transfer of land issued on a long lease (without building), the Ministry of Spatial Development, Infrastructure and the Environment introduced additional rules and conditions in the implementation of the land allocation policy.

ORANJESTAD - The Central Bureau of Statistics, (CBS) is announcing that the training for the CBS personnel has started for the CENSO Pilot project which will take place from  October 3 to  October,13, 2019.

ORANJESTAD - On the International Dog Day, August 26, 2019, a drawing contest was announced for the primary schools, titled “Love your dog”.

ORANJESTAD - Recently the minister of Sustainable Development, dr. R. Lampe, gave a briefing of the Sustainable Education Symposium (SES) which will start on September 4, 2019.

ORANJESTAD - During the last two weeks of November 2019, the Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) is organizing another 'Help with tax return' campaign.

ORANJESTAD - The registration period for the 2020 national exam for the school types mavo / havo / vwo runs from  September 2 toSeptember 30, 2019.

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

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Labor and Research (DAO) announces the Minister of Labor’s new policy for Temporary Manpower Agencies by August 1, 2019.

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 - Due to the specific nature of the required security works/services in the scope of national security and law enforcement tasks entrusted to the Government; the urgency factor, the intricate nature of and rapid technological advancements in the field of such security works/services, the Ministry of Justice, Security and Integration of Aruba (MJSIA) is hereby requesting a comprehensive expressions of interest from experienced and qualified parties, that can swiftly provide an Inmate tracking system for the Correctional Facility of Aruba, through leasing.

More information can be found in the attached document.

ORANJESTAD – Are you an Engineer? Are interested in working on a project part-time? Are you willing to help the University of Aruba achieve their STEM college and contribute to a sustainable development? If so, this opportunity is just for you.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products starting August 14, 2019:

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 Justice, Security and Integration invites experienced and qualified parties that are interested in the possible realization of

A New Correctional Institute for the Correctional Systems Department of the State of Aruba with an economic life span of a period of 30, up to 35 years,
to identify themselves thru this process of R.E.O.I.

For further details do read the document.

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 Department of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP) will update their entire application database, starting on August 5 until August 16, 2019.

ORANJESTAD - On August 1, 2019, the second group of students arrived in the Netherlands.  

ORANJESTAD - In May this year, the Netherlands announced that 23.8 million euros, or 55 million florins, will be made available to help with the crisis with Venezuela.

ORANJESTAD - Author and poet José Luis (Joe) Fortin, recently visited Mrs. Astrid Britten, director of the National Library and brought 2 books of his latest publication called “Tartamudo”

ORANJESTAD -  Due to the regional situation, the Government of Aruba has decided to prohibit the import, export, and transit of any gold directly and indirectly from Venezuela.

ORANJESTAD – The CBS recently held a presentation in connection with the preparations for the pilot program of the Censo 2020: “Pasobra Aruba ta conta cu bo”

ORANJESTAD – In connection with the integrity vision, the government has split its plans into 3 sections;

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

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

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

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

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

ORANJESTAD - Recently the DNM received a call from an active environmentalist, reporting the bulldozing of a piece of land situated in Sabana Basora, in the proximity of the cemetery.

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 Education, Mr. Rudy Lampe, has recently attended a UNESCO meeting in Argentina.

ORANJESTAD – Veterinary dr. Irene Croes came up with a national plan that requires the involvement of many stakeholders simultaneously.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Examination Office of the Department of Education informs that the second round of registration for the Naturalization Test is from July 29 to August 16, 2019.

ORANJESTAD – The Spatial Development Plan Aruba 2019 (ROP 2019) was established by National Decree No. 1 of 17 July 2019.

ORANJESTAD - In a recent press briefing, the Minister of Education talked about the new management policy for the upcoming school year 2019-2020.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce, and Industry (DEZHI) unit EXPRODESK is planning this seminar together with Mr. Tony van Veen of Disc Makers.

ORANJESTAD - The Government program includes the creation of a National Council on Aging, a council by seniors.

ORANJESTAD - For the enforcement of penal, correctional and immigration laws, the Ministry of Justice, Security and Integration of Aruba (MJSIA) is urgently seeking to start a pilot project for electronic monitoring of applicable penal c.q. administrative subjects, through leasing.

ORANJESTAD – On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, the soft launch of the revamped website of the government of Aruba will take place.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry DEZHI, and its Exprodesk unit in collaboration with NEX Consulting are organizing a workshop called “From Zero to Hero, the exporter mindset; how to profit from your talents”.

ORANJESTAD - On July 8, 46 students at the University of Aruba received the certificates for the successful completion of the Academic Foundation Year.

ORANJESTAD – A scientific catalog about archeology was recently presented to the Archeological Museum of Aruba.

ORANJESTAD – During her weekly press conference on Monday, July 8, 2019, the Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes said Aruba would not open its borders with Venezuela

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products starting July 10, 2019:

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 Aruba Award Commission (Decoratie Commissie Aruba ) reminds everyone that until and including August 9,  2019, one can submit nominations for the Royal Honors.

ORANJESTAD - On Sunday, July 7, 2019, from 11.00am until 8.00 pm, the Aruba Maker Expo will be held at the National Library in Oranjestad. 

ORANJESTAD – On Monday, July 1, 2019, the new president of Panama Dr. Nito Cortizo was installed. 

ORANJESTAD - The Taxi Office informs that the forms for filing income tax for 2018 are distributed through the mail.  

ORANJESTAD – Do you have skills to work as a painter, tiler, drywall finisher or carpet installer? Come and register at the DPL before July 5, 2019.

ORANJESTAD - Recently, the FUTURA Team visited different schools in Aruba to present the ‘SDG Board Game’.

ORANJESTAD- Lately there are many complaints, especially on social media platforms, regarding the use of all-terrain Vehicles (ATV) and utility task vehicle (UTV) on the island.

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 national plan to address the problem of stray dogs finally came to fruition.

ORANJESTAD – The Meteorological Department of Aruba recently issued a warning regarding the dust from the Sahara Desert that has surged into our atmosphere. This is natural phenomenon is nothing new, since it already did happen on more than one occasion per year when dry dust plume from the Sahara funnels its way toward our region.

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that customers who have not yet submitted the collective wage statement and summary statement third parties 2018 will be extended have until August 1 2019 to do so.

ORANJESTAD - Minister Ruiz-Maduro recently met with the interim director of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), Mr Pascal Thierry Clivaz.

ORANJESTAD – During her recent visit to Curacao, Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes met with the Ombudsman of Curacao Mr. Keursly Concincion.

ORANJESTAD – During the week of June 24 to 28, 2019, the Center for Special Education, Development and Stimulus (CEDES) presents its yearly exposition at the National Library. 

ORANJESTAD – Shortly we will enter into the vacation season and many people will travel abroad.

ORANJESTAD – Recently the special education school of Dunun Man visited the Government’s building during a field trip.

ORANJESTAD- On last May 6 and 7, 2019 the National Flow-through test has been given to all 6 grade schools 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 - Department of Economic Affairs announces the maximum prices for the coming period.

ORANJESTAD - On June 24, the festival of St. John/Dera Gay is celebrated with numerous folkloric activities around Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - The unit of the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry, IDEA (Desaroyo pa Empresa Arubano), organized from June 10 to 14, 2019, an interesting workshop for all who have the desire to continue to use their knowledge and life experience in their own business.

ORANJESTAD - The Prime Ministers of Aruba, Curacao and St. Maarten met for the third tripartite held in Curacao on June 17 2019.

ORANJESTAD – Recently the Industry Appreciation Event took place at the Colegio EPI.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry of Aruba (DEACI) began the process to develop a National Strategic Plan (NSP) for the period 2019-2022, named Our Plan, Our Future. 

ORANJESTAD - The Directorate for Nature and Environment (DNM) is working in collaboration with other departments to assist the crossing Blue Land Crabs in Pos Chikito.

ORANJESTAD - Air Pollution is a complex issue to understand and to explain.

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 council of Minister approved the establishment of fiscal council in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - The Netherlands recently made a sum of 23.8 million Euros available for the assistance and management to ease the impact of the Venezuelan crisis on Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - On June 12, the Filipino community in Aruba celebrated its 121st Independence Day or popularly known by Filipinos as "Araw ng Kasarinlan" or "Araw ng Kalayaan" which literally translated means "Day of Freedom".

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products starting June 12, 2019:  

ORANJESTAD - The Directorate of Nature and Environment is explaining the reason to celebrate international days.

ORANJESTAD - The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) recently announced that preparations are ongoing for the national population and residential count programmed to take place from October 1, 2020 until October 10, 2020. (CENSUS2020)

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

ORANJESTAD - In connection with an internal general meeting, the Departamento Recurso Humano (DRH) is closed all day on Wednesday 12 June 2019.

ORANJESTAD - During the 49th International Conference of Acuril, the Minister of Education, Science and Sustainable Development, Minister dr. Rudy Lampe presented a Circular Economy Vision 2050 for the first time. 

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 - Thursday morning June 6, the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, awarded a Royal honor to Mrs. D.L. Antonette (Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau), Mr. G.M. Peterson (Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau), Mr. R.I. Kan (Member in the Order of Oranje-Nassau) and Mr. L.F. Schmidt (Member in the Order of Oranje-Nassau).

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

ORANJESTAD - The unit of the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry, IDEA (Desaroyo pa Empresa Arubano), is organizing an interesting workshop for all who have the desire to continue to use their knowledge and life experience in their own business.

ORANJESTAD - On June 5, 2019 the IMF published its report regarding the financial and economic situation on Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - The Prime Minister of Aruba recently met Mrs. Evelyn Wever-Croes with the Kingdom Commission and the Senate and Lower House of Parliaments, at her own request.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Labor Progress better known as DPL is continuously providing assistance on the labor sector helping with more and better job opportunities for our locals.

ORANJESTAD - The Government of Aruba has decided to keep its border with Venezuela closed for another three months.

ORANJESTAD - As was the case in previous years, it is again possible, on the celebration of King's Day 2020, to nominate people for a Royal award.  

ORANJESTAD - After an extensive promotion campaign to make the general public familiar with the security features prior to the emission hereof, the Centrale Bank van Aruba (CBA) officially emitted the 2019 series florin banknotes on June 3, 2019 by presenting the first set of banknotes to Mrs. Xiomara Ruiz-Maduro, Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs, and Culture. 

ORANJESTAD - Last May the council of minister of Aruba appointed the Bureau Sostenemi as national reporting point to report abuse and neglect of minors in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - Prime Minister of Aruba Evelyn Wever-Croes was in Europe for a week and a half.

ORANJESTAD – The Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) informs that the land tax assessments 2019 dated May 31, 2019 were mailed to its customers.

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 - According to the ordinance of Monuments, AB 1991 no GT 46, article 4, the Minister of Culture, Mrs. Ruiz-Maduro added by decree the house at Pos Abou 19 to the list of protected monuments.

ORANJESTAD – During her stay in Estonia, the prime minister of Aruba met the President of Estonia on May 21, 2019.

ORANJESTAD - the Department of Rent and Consumers affairs (DHC) releases complaint data of 2018.

ORANJESTAD - In September 2019, the University of Aruba (UA), in collaboration with KU Leuven, starts a new education and research project: Sustainable Island Solutions through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (SISSTEM). 

ORANJESTAD - After a training of more than twelve weeks, the new KIA detective drug, K9 Acenta, passed her exam.

ORANJESTAD - On May 3, 2019 the Chairman and Secretary of the Advisory Council presented the report of the Council's activities for the year 2018 to the Prime Minister.

ORANJESTAD – To raise public awareness and to combat and prevent sexual abuse of minor, the Aruba Scouting Unit (Arubaanse Padvinders Gilde – APG), the Lisette Gomes Foundation and the Government of Aruba organize information evenings regarding sexual abuse.

ORANJESTAD - After more than 7 years of intense preparation, on May 17, 2019, the Centrale Bank van Aruba (CBA) held the official launch of the new 2019 series florin banknotes.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Nature and Environment (DNM) wants to educate the community on the conservation of the Brown-throated Parakeet. 

ORANJESTAD- The Prime Minister of Aruba together the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mr. Henne Stuwer and the Prime Minister of Curacao, Mr. Eugene Rhuggenaath met with US officials in Washington on May 13 and 14 of 2019 to discuss the current situation in Venezuela and the future of the Refinery.

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 - Aruba was recently listed on the blacklist of the EU since the adaptations in some laws where not ready for introduction effective 1 January 2019.

ORANJESTAD – On May 15, International Day of Families is celebrated around the world.

ORANJESTAD – The National Library of Aruba offers the course ‘Keeping an Art Journal’ to creative persons who like to explore the form of expression.

ORANJESTAD –  On Friday afternoon, May 10, 2019, the Government of Aruba received the official notification from the Government of Venezuela that the border between Venezuela and Aruba has been opened.

ORANJESTAD - The Advisory Board Aruba has a new secretary in the person of mr. A. Braamskamp. He was appointed on February 1, 2019 and is the successor to mr. dr. H.A. van der Wal who is working at the Aruba Financial Supervision College since August 1, 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 - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that Monday, June 3, 2019 is the deadline for filing the tax return and paying the income tax due 2018.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Public Health is seeking the help of all who recently visited the Freewinds Cruise ship during April 14th and 29th of 2019.

ORANJESTAD – The Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Culture announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products starting May 8, 2019:

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

ORANJESTAD – The Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries (ACURIL) will hold its 49th Annual ACURIL Conference in Aruba from June 2 to 6, 2019.

ORANJESTAD - The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor and the Department of Labor and Research announces the increase in minimum wage and income limit for the application of the Labor Ordinance 2013 as per May 1, 2019.

ORANJESTAD - On April 29 a meeting will take place in St. Maarten between the prime ministers of Aruba,  Evelyn Wever-Croes, of Curacao, Eugene Rhuggenaath, of St. Maarten Leona Marlin-Romeo and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Stef Blok. 

ORANJESTAD - On April 26, 2019, Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, presented Royal honors during the annual royal award.

ORANJESTAD - On Saturday 27 April 2019, Aruba celebrates King's Day in honor of the birthday of King Willem Alexander.

ORANJESTAD - The heads of the Civil Affairs Department of the Dutch Caribbean, Aruba, Curaçao and St. Maarten recently met for the biennial meeting. 

ORANJESTAD - Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry / IDEA informs that one can still register for a course for entrepreneurs who want to start a business or manage an efficient business.

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 April 23, 2019 the new tugboat Colorado was officially put into service.

ORANJESTAD – The government of Aruba introduced its economic policy for the period 2019 -2022.

ORANJESTAD - The National Library of Aruba is once again organizing second hand book market on King’s day, this Saturday April 27, 2019 from 9am – 2 pm.

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

ORANJESTAD - The University of Aruba and Anton de Kom University of Suriname in collaboration with the Social Affairs Department and the Social Crisis Plan of Aruba are conducting an online survey about child abuse in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - On Friday April 12,  2019, the Department of Education of Aruba presented their National Education Plan “PEN 2030” to stakeholders of the social, economic and environmental sectors.

ORANJESTAD - Department of Labor and Research has prolonged he deadline to submit their personnel register for six weeks, namely May 31, 2019.

ORANJESTAD –After evaluating the current economic situation and the effects international political circumstances have on our labor force, the Minister of Economics, Finance and Culture Xiomara Ruiz Maduro has approved a temporary reduction on the fiscal weight on dismissal compensation.

ORANJESTAD - In conformity with article 7 of the Central Bank Ordinance (AB1991, no.GT 32), the Centrale Bank van Aruba (CBA) is the designated issuing bank and, as such, is authorized, with the exclusion of all others, to issue florin banknotes in Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - On April 11, 2019  the innovative eLearning pilot project for primary schools was launched in the presence of the Prime Minister mr  Evelyn Wever-Croes and the Minister of Education, Science and Sustainable Development dr. Rudy Lampe at the primary school Macuarima.

ORANJESTAD - A few weeks ago big masses of Sargassum seaweed was detected approaching the northern coast of the island.

ORANJESTAD - Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry / IDEA offers a course for entrepreneurs who want to start a business or manage an efficient business.

ORANJESTAD- Saturday morning, April 6 the University of Aruba hosted an open house for anyone interested in enrolling in the 2019-2020 academic year.  

ORANJESTAD - The first “International Conference on Small Island States and Subnational Island Jurisdictions” was hosted March 26-29, 2019 by the University of Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - The  Financial Intelligence Unit – FIU (Meldpunt Ongebruikelijke Transacties - MOT) has noticed that more people from Aruba have recently transferred money or made it available to others abroad.

ORANJESTAD - On Friday April 12, 2019, the Science & Technology Unit of the EPI will be organizing their 10th consecutive demonstration of the projects created by the unit’s 2nd class students.

ORANJESTAD - A Global Money Week event was organized recently and was attended by 730 students from 9 primary and secondary schools who all had the opportunity to experiment with money.

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 announces the adjusted prices for petroleum products starting April 10, 2019:

ORANJESTAD - The "High Risk Deployment K9 training seminar", recently held in Aruba for the fourth time, has been very successful.

ORANJESTAD - The Government of Aruba recently informed that the evaluation by the IMF regarding the financial and economic situation in Aruba are both positive.

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 March 18, 2019, the Department of Public Health in New Jersey released an alert, in which they stated that on March 4, 2019, a passenger arrived at the Newark Liberty International Airport terminal C traveling back from Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - On the 28th of March 2018, the Minister of Education dr. Armando Lampe awarded the Golden Apple 2018 to the respective winners.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Contagious Diseases (Dienst Besmettelijke Ziektes) situated at the  Avicenastraat#1, will be closed from April 2, 2019 until April 5,  2019, due to renovations to its building.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Public Works together with the Directorate of Infrastructure and Planning (DIP), Directorate of Nature and Environment (DNM), Police Force Aruba and the  Bureau City Inspector are announcing a new camping policy.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Nature and Environment (DNM) announces the conditions set in the new policy for approval of camping permits. 

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 informs that in the context of the Caribbean OCTs Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine Biodiversity Programme (ReSEMBiD), financed by the European Union,  a vacancy is available for the following position:  

ORANJESTAD- On the 26th of March 2019, the Government of Aruba signed a Financial agreement with the EU for the financing of 13.05 million Euros for the Sustainable Island Solutions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (SISSTEM) at the University of Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - From 1 to 4 April 2019, the special support team - dog brigade (BOT-K9) from KIA / CEA organizes its annual "High Risk Deployment K9 training week" on Aruba, with participants from Australia, the Netherlands, St. Maarten and of course Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - The Inspection of Public health Aruba has announced the deadline for elders care homes to have their operating permits in place by August 1, 2019.

ORANJESTAD - The “Kidpreneur$ With BIG Ideas” program continues this year and will take place at the Traimerdia in Noord.

ORANJESTAD - The Library in San Nicolas recently celebrated the re-opening of their renovated facility with an open house.

ORANJESTAD- Bureau Sostenemi informs that due to training of its staff, its office will be closed to the public on the following days:

ORANJESTAD - In 2012 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as “International Day of Forests” (IDF)

ORANJESTAD - The Inspection for Healthcare in Aruba (IVA) has recently received notification regarding a certain batch of Losartankalium of the pharmaceutical corporation Apotex that may have been contaminated with N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA).

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Rent and Consumer Affairs (DHC) is warning the community against a company that provides consultancy and financial services and possibly providing incorrect information of the company’s objectives.

ORANJESTAD - Colegio EPI is holding an information night for all secondary education students who are interested in continuing their education at the EPI.

ORANJESTAD - At the end of 2018, an agreement of collaboration was reached between governmental departments whose work is related to environmental protection.

ORANJESTAD - In connection with the World Oral Health Day on March 20, the Department of Public Health in Aruba has dedicated the entire month of March to this topic.

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax office) informs its customers that starting on Monday, April 1, 2019 they can pick up the profit tax package for 2018.

ORANJESTAD - The Veterinary Services in Aruba has announced that the place that euthanizes unwanted pets, the so called Kill Cage situated at Wayaca 128-A, will be temporarily closed for renovation.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Education in Aruba is organizing its 4th consecutive recognition of individuals excelling in the education field on Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - In connection with the celebration of the national holiday of Aruba, the day of flag and national anthem, various activities are organized on the island.

ORANJESTAD - The University of Aruba is extending an invitation to all students of Colegio Arubano, the International School of Aruba, Night Education like HAVO and VWO, EPI and everyone interested in pursuing a Bachelor or Master degree locally, to attend the information morning on Saturday April 6th 2019 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

ORANJESTAD - The Caribbean OCTs Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine Biodiversity Programme (ReSEMBiD), financed under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Caribbean OCT Regional Programme, has a vacancy for the following position:  

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, 2019.

ORANJESTAD - In 2016 the one year Academic Foundation Year of the University of Aruba started with the goal to support students that are making the transition from secondary to higher education in their academic development, orientation and personal development.

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

ORANJESTAD - The Government of Aruba intends to solicit proposals from the waste management industry for the implementation of a new sustainable “Sanitary Landfill and Hazardous Waste Facility ”through a Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement process.

ORANJESTAD – The Parliament Registry (Griffie der Staten) has a job opening available for the position of Manager Information Technology and Automation.

ORANJESTAD - Waste management company Serlimar will start charging households for waste collection.

ORANJESTAD - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands amended the travel advice for Venezuela on February 20, 2019.

ORANJESTAD - Prime Minister of Aruba mr. Evelyn Wever-Croes informed on 20 February 2019 that Venezuela has closed the air and sea border between the province of Falcon and the islands of Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire.

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 (DAO) is organizing their first school to work transition survey, the SWTS 2019.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Nature and Environment (DNM) is alerting the public of the dangers of the chemical Oxybenzone.

ORANJESTAD - The Government of Aruba intends to solicit proposals from interested parties for an integral remediation and repurposing solution for Landfill Parkietenbos in Aruba, through a Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement process.

ORANJESTAD - The Government of Aruba intends to solicit proposals from the waste management industry for the implementation of a new sustainable “Sanitary Landfill and Hazardous Waste Facility ”through a Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement process.

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 - 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 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 31st, 2019. 

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Public Health in Aruba recently met with a large delegation from the PAHO/WHO based in Trinidad and Tobago.

ORANJESTAD- The government announces that the Government has extended the moratorium for new supermarkets for 2 years.

ORANJESTAD - The Prime Minister of Aruba recently informed the members of Parliament on the latest developments in Venezuela.

ORANJESTAD-The Government of Aruba has announced the extension of the list of products with price controls by the government, namely the basic products basket.

ORANJESTAD - Department of Labor and Research requests all companies to submit their personnel register form during the period February 15 to March 15, 2019.

ORANJESTAD - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands updated the travel advice Venezuela on January 29. 

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that the payment period for the motor vehicle tax in 2019 will be extended.

ORANJESTAD – In the first weeks of 2019 the Department of Public Health was informed of the increase in hospitalization cases due to severe upper respiratory infections.

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Public Health recently reported that in 2018, a total of 309 suspected mosquito-borne diseases have been reported at the Infectious Diseases section.

ORANJESTAD - The current situation in Venezuela remains critical and has the full attention of the government since the escalation of the situation.

ORANJESTAD - Departamento di Impuesto (Tax Office) announces that the period for submitting the collective wage sheet and summary statement for 2018 is extended.

ORANJESTAD - On January 20th 2019, a net was found on the beach at Zeewijk with a handful of turtles stuck including one fatality. 

ORANJESTAD - at the end of 2018, the Government of Aruba announced its campaign “choose zero” which consist of no plastic, no foam and no oxybenzone products. 

ORANJESTAD - On January 25, 2019 Aruba commemorates the birth of the Aruban political leader, the late Gilberto François (Betico) Croes.

ORANJESTAD - The Aruba Customs Department and the Aruba Government would like to inform the public on the increase of custom tariffs  for the import and consumption of distilled drinks, wine and tobacco products.

ORANJESTAD - At the request of the National SDG Committee, research has been conducted in recent months into the possibility of strengthening the role of the university in collecting so-called secondary data for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals on Aruba.

ORANJESTAD - The National Library of Aruba is offering a short course in creative non fiction writing in the month of February. 

ORANJESTAD - On January 22, 2019, the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mr. Mark Rutte paid a short visit to the island of Aruba, accompanied by the State Secretary for the Interior and Kingdom Relations, Mr. Raymond Knops.

ORANJESTAD - At the invitation of the American Police Service Dogs Inc. from Oxford, Florida, head of the special support team - dog brigade (BOT-K9) of the KIA, Mr. Dick van Leenen, gave two days of training to dog teams from police forces from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and Cayman Islands.

ORANJESTAD -  The commission for integrity in collaboration with the Government of Aruba is working hard to reach the set goals with respect to integrity.

ORANJESTAD - Friday January 18, 2019, the Department of Public Health will have an influenza vaccination day for those at risk of flu related complications.

ORANJESTAD – The Department of Infrastructure and Planning informs that from January 15, 2019, the spatial development plan 2019 concept will be available for inspection.

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

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Public Health is providing the medical care takers and the tourism sector on Aruba about the global cases of measles for 2019.

ORANJESTAD -The Aruba Police Force informs that the camping season in connection with Semana Santa (Holy Week) will start this year on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at noon and will end on Sunday, April 28 , 2019.

ORANJESTAD -In first two weeks of the new year, the surveillance dog handlers of the special support team - dog brigade (BOT-K9) of the KIA underwent quality control and re-certification, which takes place twice a year.

ORANJESTAD - On the 25th of January 2019, the Aruba community remembers and honors the birthdate of the great Aruban political leader, the late Gilberto Francois (Betico) Croes.

ORANJESTAD - With the introduction of the fiscal reform, the rate for land tax is also adjusted.

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 31st, 2018. 

ORANJESTAD - The Department of Examination Office of the Department of Education informs that the first round of registration for the Naturalization Test is from January 7 to January 24, 2019.

ORANJESTAD - Department of Public Health informs that the influenza vaccine is still available.

ORANJESTAD - One of the changes in the first phase of the tax reform is that of the income tax and wage tax rate.

ORANJESTAD - The Government of Aruba recently introduced a few adjustments in the BBO, BAVP and BAZV tax laws. These changes are effective as per January 1, 2019.