Final Countdown: Bureau Ombudsman Aruba Grand Opening on December 1, 2025

The wait is almost over. The Bureau Ombudsman Aruba opening marks a new chapter in public service and accountability. On December 1, 2025, the first independent Ombudsman office in Aruba will officially open its doors to the community, ensuring...

At HPE, our vision is to make networking truly cloud-native and AI-driven.” – Jacob Chacko, HPE Aruba Networking

CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down for an exclusive interview with Jacob Chacko, Regional Director, Middle East and Africa at HPE Aruba Networking, in an effort to better understand how their acquisition of Juniper Networks for $14bn can help them...

Government revenues drop by half in recent months

0 Government revenues in Aruba have dropped sharply this summer. According to the latest data from the Central Bank of Aruba, total revenues in July were just under 129 million florins, and in August they fell further to slightly less than 117...

Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell says IPKO 2025 Concludes with Commitments on education, aging, geopolitics, consensus Kingdom laws, and democratic renewal

The Interparliamentary Kingdom Consultation (IPKO) concluded with the signing of the List of Agreements by the Presidium, following its plenary adoption. During a press conference, the Chairs of Parliament and the delegation leader of the States...

Aruba Airport enhances travel experience with pet-friendly facilities

0 The Aruba Airport Authority (AAA) is proud to announce the official opening of three new Pet Relief Areas inside the Aruba Airport. These areas are designed specifically for departing passengers traveling with pets, offering a clean and...

Aruba Celebrates 10 Years of Operations in Colombia as a Regional Hub for Latin America

The Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) marked a significant milestone by celebrating the 10th anniversary of its office in Bogotá, Colombia. Over the past decade, Colombia has become the strategic center for ATA’s operations across Latin America,...

Aruba’s Culinary Tourism Conquers Colombia Through MasterChef and Bogotá Eats

Aruba’s vibrant culinary scene recently captured the hearts of Colombian audiences through two major gastronomic events. Moreover, the One Happy Island demonstrated why its authentic Caribbean flavors and cultural heritage make it a premier...

Progress depends on a clean Aruba

Cleanliness is essential for an island like Aruba, where tourism is the main source of income. Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment should be a top priority for both government authorities and the community. Unfortunately, the previous...

Colombian Consulate and VeneAruba team up to assist migrants with legal process

0 The Colombian Consulate in Aruba has partnered with the foundation VeneAruba to sign an agreement with DIMAS, the Department of Integration, Management and Admission of Foreigners. The goal is to support the government’s ongoing program to...

Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell Attends IPKO 2025

Says Our Shared History Binds Us, but it is Our Shared Future that Must Inspire Us At the invitation of the Senate of the States General, the Hon. Drs. Gracita R. Arrindell, Minister Plenipotentiary of Sint Maarten, attended the opening of the...

President Maduro puts Venezuela’s military on wartime footing amid U.S. tensions

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared a nationwide state of external emergency on Sept. 30, placing the armed forces on wartime alert. The move escalates tensions with Washington and increases risks for U.S. military forces in the...

Ombudsman of Aruba Marks One Year Since Appointment

ad-banner-setar-tourist-sim-watersport2024 265805 Pinchos- PGB promo Banner (25 x 5 cm)-5 copy ad-banner-costalinda-2024 ad-banner-aruba-beach-club-5x5 Wednesday October 1st marked one year since Ms. Jurima Bryson was sworn in as the first...

48 Hours of Art in Aruba: Murals and Murano Glass But No Museum… Yet

Robert Solognier’s Greetings from Aruba mural attracts plenty of picture-takers. Photo: Christa Terry for Observer Queen Beatrix International Airport has a reputation for being nightmarish in a way that, I’m glad to say, didn’t align with my...

Governor Baly wraps up Netherlands visit focused on security and education

Governor Baly with Dutch Prime Minister Schoof. PHILIPSBURG--Governor Ajamu Baly described his September 10-21 visit to the Netherlands as “intensive, but fruitful,” after a series of high-level meetings with Dutch officials and stakeholders....

Aruban MMA fighter prepares for Dana White’s Contender Series

1 The world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is vast, and one of Aruba’s rising stars, Damian Pinas, is ready to make his mark. He will represent Aruba in Dana White’s Contender Series, taking place in Las Vegas, USA. In an interview, Pinas shared that...

Defending Aruba’s Health Legacy at 40 Years of Status Aparte

0 As Aruba approaches the 40th anniversary of the Status Aparte, we reflect on what kind of nation we have built and what kind of nation we want to be. For me, this milestone carries deep personal meaning. It was one of the great honors and...

Kingdom Pact Strengthens Rule of Law & Integrity Across Aruba, Curaçao & St. Maarten

The Kingdom Pact marks a new era of rule of law integrity cooperation across the Dutch Caribbean. Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten, and the Netherlands commit to jointly combat subversive criminality, fraud, and corruption. This cooperative move...

The Bahamas beats Aruba

The Bahamas found itself in a must-win situation after dropping the first two games of the U23 (Under-23) Pan American Championships at the Justilo Salinas Stadium in La Chorrera, Panama. After falling to Puerto Rico, 9-1, on Sunday, and the U.S....

A-Networks partners Plexus Global to host Aruba Tech Fusion 2.0

Section of audience at Aruba Tech Fusion 2.0 event held at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo A-Networks Ltd., in partnership with Plexus Global Ltd., hosted Aruba Tech Fusion 2.0 at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo, on 27 August, 2025....

Misleading figures attempt to undermine Aruba’s tourism industry

0 A recent report from a Curaçao media outlet claimed that hotel stays in Curaçao have surpassed Aruba’s. The report relied on inaccurate figures, however, and experts quickly dismissed it as false. Even a former Minister of Tourism appeared to...