Obituary: Alice Richardson, Known as 'Miss Alice,' Has Passed Away

The midday lottery results for Aruba were drawn on September 7, 2026, as published by local news outlet 24ora. The Catochi numbers drawn were 7773, 5554, and 8852, each with an X2 multiplier. The X2 Big 4 number came in at 6045, also carrying an X2 multiplier. The 1off number was 7076, while the Zodiac result was 8290 under the Scorpio sign. The Lucky number for this draw was 170 FP. These results are published daily to allow players across Aruba to check their tickets.

Fundacion Lanta Papiamento (FLP), a foundation dedicated to promoting the Papiamento language and its literature, has donated books to Papiamento teachers in Aruba. The foundation launched a new Papiamento-language book in February of this year, described as highly engaging and appropriate for educational use. The book distribution to teachers is part of FLP's broader mission to strengthen and advance Papiamento language education on the island. By placing resources directly in the hands of educators, the foundation aims to ensure Papiamento remains a living, taught language in Aruban classrooms. The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to preserve the cultural identity tied to Papiamento, the native creole language spoken across Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao.

Aruba's Department of Public Health (DVG), through its Youth Health Care (JGZ) division, is expanding its National School Vaccination Campaign for 2026-2027 to include boys for the first time, in addition to girls. The HPV vaccine has previously been offered only to school-age girls, but starting this year, boys will also be eligible to receive it. The campaign is part of a broader national effort to reduce the prevalence of Human Papillomavirus, a common sexually transmitted infection linked to several types of cancer. Extending the vaccine to boys is considered a significant public health step, as HPV can affect both males and females and cause serious health complications in either sex. The DVG's JGZ section is responsible for administering the vaccinations through the school system, making it accessible to a wide range of young people on the island.