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Aruba's Customs Department has clarified that residents are not required to be registered in the Census (Censo) in order to qualify for a duty-free exemption on household goods brought when relocating to the island. The clarification appears aimed at easing confusion among people who are in the process of moving to Aruba but have not yet completed their Census registration. Customs confirmed that an incomplete or pending Census registration does not cause a person to forfeit their right to the so-called 'verhuisboedel' exemption, which allows relocating individuals to import personal belongings and household items without paying import duties. This is a meaningful reassurance for newcomers or returning residents who may face administrative delays in registering with local authorities. The clarification helps prevent unnecessary financial penalties or delays at the border due to a technicality in the registration process.

The pharmacy at Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is temporarily supplying high-risk specialty medications to Hospital Horacio Oduber (HOH) in Aruba following a disruption to HOH's own compounding facility. The arrangement was put in place as a direct response to HOH's loss of capacity to prepare these complex medications in-house. High-risk compounded medications typically include specialized chemotherapy drugs, sterile preparations, and other formulations that require controlled pharmaceutical environments. The inter-island cooperation ensures that patients at HOH continue to receive critical treatments without interruption during the transition period. The move highlights the close healthcare ties between Aruba and Curaçao, both part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. No timeline has been specified for when HOH expects to restore its own compounding capabilities. Patient care continuity appears to be the primary concern driving the arrangement.

For the second consecutive year, Aruba's electricity utility N.V. ELMAR is organizing its Electra Discovery Tour, a traveling educational roadshow designed to engage children during the summer season. The initiative visits summer camps around the island, bringing interactive and fun learning experiences focused on electricity and energy awareness. The program forms part of ELMAR's broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda, reflecting the company's commitment to community investment beyond its core utility services. By targeting summer camps, ELMAR is able to reach a wide cross-section of Aruban youth in an informal, engaging setting. The roadshow format allows the program to travel to multiple locations, maximizing its reach across the island. The repeat of the tour in 2026 signals that the initiative was well received in its inaugural year and has become an established seasonal tradition for the company.