Aruba Joins 'Plastic Free July' to Protect Marine Life

CEDE Aruba, Bario Unico, and Aruba's neighborhood community centers are joining forces to support Dia Nacional pa Cuida Aruba — National Day to Care for Aruba — scheduled for Saturday, July 25. As part of the initiative, participants will receive free trash bags to encourage community cleanup efforts across the island. The collaboration brings together a business development organization and grassroots neighborhood centers, reflecting a broad coalition aimed at environmental stewardship. The event is designed to mobilize residents island-wide to take pride in and responsibility for their surroundings. Offering free supplies lowers the barrier to participation, making it easier for individuals and families to join the cleanup effort. The initiative highlights a growing civic movement in Aruba focused on sustainability and community engagement.

Aurora Funeral Home in Aruba has announced the death of Norman Rudolf Arendsz. The announcement was made through the funeral home's official notice, a common practice in Aruba for informing the community of a passing. The excerpt shared alongside the announcement is the opening verse of Psalm 23 in Papiamento — 'The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters, to restore my strength' — a traditional passage of comfort frequently included in Caribbean funeral announcements. No further details regarding the age, cause of death, or surviving family members of Mr. Arendsz were included in the available excerpt. Funeral arrangements and service details are expected to be provided by Aurora Funeral Home in subsequent notices.

Aurora Funeral Home in Aruba has announced the death of Juan Roman Wernet, according to a notice published by Mas Noticia. The announcement was shared in the traditional Papiamento style, opening with a religious verse expressing faith and comfort in God's infinite love. No details regarding the cause of death, age, or surviving family members were included in the published excerpt. The notice follows the common local practice of funeral homes publicly announcing the passing of community members through local news outlets. Juan Roman Wernet's full funeral arrangements had not been detailed in the available excerpt.