Obituary: Maria v/d Biezen-Hill Passes Away in Aruba

Aruba's Directorate of Public Health (DVG), in collaboration with the CMO, will be offering influenza vaccinations in several neighborhoods across the island from October 20 to 23, 2026. The vaccination sessions will run from 8:30 to 11:30 in the morning each day. A mobile vaccination bus will be deployed to bring the service directly to residents in their communities. The initiative is designed to make flu vaccines more accessible by bringing them to people rather than requiring visits to a clinic. This type of outreach program is particularly important for elderly residents and those with limited mobility. The campaign reflects ongoing public health efforts to increase vaccination coverage ahead of flu season.

Campeon Self Service in Aruba is opening its doors early on Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. with a fresh selection of locally sourced fish available to the public. The catch of the day includes Pargo (red snapper), Picuda (barracuda), Dorao (mahi-mahi), and Brazie, offering residents a variety of popular Caribbean fish species. The early morning opening is designed to give the community access to fresh fish at the start of the day. This type of direct fish sale is a common and valued community service in Aruba, providing residents with access to fresh, local seafood. For seafood lovers on the island, Tuesday's offering represents a strong variety of both reef and open-water fish.

Early Tuesday morning, Aruban authorities received a report of a person with a head wound on Brikstraat. Both police and ambulance units were immediately dispatched to the scene. The individual had apparently slipped and fallen, striking their head in the process. Emergency responders arrived promptly to assess and attend to the injured person. The incident highlights the importance of rapid emergency response coordination between Aruba's police and medical services. Details on the victim's condition or identity have not yet been disclosed.