Aruba mourns the passing of Imy Josephine Cecile Heinze-Lasten

Aruba is marking the 39th anniversary of a pivotal moment in its labor history known as 'Augustus Scur' — the Dark August of 1977. On August 10th of that year, labor unions united under a federation declared a general strike that brought the island to a standstill and left Aruba in complete darkness. The strike represented a significant chapter in Aruba's struggle for workers' rights and political self-determination. The event is remembered as one of the most dramatic displays of collective labor action in the island's modern history. Augustus Scur remains a touchstone in Aruban cultural and political memory, symbolizing the power of organized labor and the tensions of that era.

Fundacion Dominicano in Aruba is organizing a radiothon fundraiser scheduled for August 19 to raise funds for the foundation's ongoing work. The event aims to address the daily challenges the organization faces in sustaining its community outreach efforts. Fundacion Dominicano serves both the Dominican community living in Aruba as well as the broader Aruban community. The radiothon format — a fundraising broadcast — is designed to engage the public and encourage donations in real time. The initiative highlights the foundation's continued commitment to providing support and resources to vulnerable or underserved populations on the island.

The official lottery results for Aruba's evening draws on August 10, 2026, have been published by 24ora. The Catochi numbers were 7724, 4501, and 3924 with an X2 multiplier. The X2Big 4 result was 1531, while the FP1off drew 3072. The Zodiac number was 2340 under the Cancer sign, and the Lucky number was 753 with an X5 multiplier. The Lotto di Dia evening draw produced the numbers 06, 10, 14, 26, and 29.