Michelle Every Graduates from Faculty of Arts and Science in Aruba

The Aruba One Happy Island Lions Club (OHIL) is inviting young people with a passion for art and creativity to participate in the Lions International 'Peace Poster Contest 2026–2027.' The contest is part of a global Lions International initiative that gives youth an opportunity to express their vision of peace through visual art. OHIL is coordinating the local edition of the competition on the island of Aruba. The contest is open to young participants and represents an established international platform that connects youth across different countries through a shared creative theme. Participation provides Aruban youth with exposure to a worldwide competition and the chance to have their artwork recognized on an international stage. The Lions Club's involvement underscores the organization's ongoing commitment to youth development and community engagement on the island.

Aruba's Ministry of Education, the Department of Education Aruba (DEA), and directors and teachers from MAVO schools are participating in a series of consultations throughout September and October to evaluate and potentially revise the MAVO curriculum and review policies. MAVO, which stands for Middelbaar Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs, is a key level of secondary education on the island. The collaborative process brings together stakeholders from across the education sector to assess current practices and identify areas for improvement. The consultations reflect a broader effort by Aruba's educational authorities to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and effective for students. The outcome of these discussions is expected to inform future policy decisions regarding secondary education on the island.

The Aruban government has launched a 'Heat Plan' — a formal protocol designed to protect elderly citizens and other vulnerable populations from the dangers of extreme heat. The initiative was introduced by the Ministry of Public Health in cooperation with the Directorate of Elder Affairs and other partner organizations. The launch was timed to coincide with International Day of Older Persons, signaling the government's intent to draw attention to heat-related health risks among aging residents. The plan establishes a structured response protocol to be activated during periods of elevated temperatures on the island. Aruba, like much of the Caribbean, faces increasing heat stress as climate patterns shift, making such protective frameworks increasingly urgent. The collaboration between multiple government bodies suggests a coordinated, multi-agency approach to public health preparedness. The plan is expected to help reduce heat-related illness and mortality among Aruba's most at-risk residents.