Caya Bone Littered with Trash Despite Aruba's 'Cuida Aruba' Campaign

Aruba is facing a growing housing shortage, yet the neighborhood of San Nicolas has a notable number of abandoned homes that remain unoccupied and unresolved. These vacant properties are creating concern on two fronts: the deteriorating appearance and safety of the neighborhood, and the missed opportunity to address the island's housing crisis. San Nicolas, historically the island's second city and once anchored by the oil refinery industry, has struggled with economic decline that has contributed to the abandonment of properties. Local residents and community stakeholders are troubled by the contradiction of empty homes sitting idle while families across Aruba struggle to find adequate housing. The situation highlights a gap in policy or enforcement that has allowed these properties to remain in a state of abandonment without being repurposed or rehabilitated. No immediate government solution or timeline has been reported to address the issue.

Campeon Self Service in Aruba is opening early this Saturday at 7:30 a.m. to offer fresh fish directly to the public. The selection includes red snapper (pisca cora di plato), along with Djampou, Pargo, and Bonito. These fish are available both for home cooking and for making fish croquettes (frekedel), a popular local snack. The early opening is designed to give residents access to fresh catch at the start of the weekend. This type of community-focused retail event is common in Aruba, where fresh, locally sourced seafood is a staple of the local diet and culture. Shoppers looking for quality fish at the start of their Saturday are encouraged to arrive early given the limited and fresh nature of the supply.

The official lottery results for Aruba's evening draw on September 4, 2026 have been published by 24ora. The Catochi numbers came in as 4825, 1081, and 2300 with a X2 multiplier. The Big 4 winning number was 3077, also with a X2 multiplier, while the 1off result was 1680. The Zodiac draw produced 2004 Leo, and the Lucky number was 945 FP. The Lotto di Dia winning combination was 06-11-16-23-26, and the Mini Mega draw resulted in 11-14-19-28 with a Mega Ball of 15.