Politics

Minister Hooyboer-Winklaar: Everyone is entitled to protection from sexual harassment through legislation

Friday, 22 February 2013 12:38
Tweet On Thursday Parliament approved a new law, which for the first time includes a chapter on sexual harassment at work. The law states that the employer has to guarantee an ambiance free of sexual intimidation for the employee while at work. Read more Add comment (0)

Evelyn Wever-Croes (MEP) visits Maristella

Friday, 22 February 2013 12:36
Tweet Member of Parliament for the island's largest opposition party - MEP, Evelyn Wever-Croes visited senior citizens' home Maristella with a delegation last week, where she socialized with the residents and had a chance to talk to the personnel about their wishes and daily challenges. Read more Add comment (0)

Parliament gives "go ahead" to Urirama wind turbine project

Thursday, 07 February 2013 08:42
Tweet A majority in Parliament voted "pro" the Urirama wind turbine project on Wednesday at the end of a meeting that took place over three days. Read more Add comment (0)

Renowned Dutch artist wants to help Aruba with community enhancement projects

Tuesday, 05 February 2013 12:42
Tweet Prime Minister Mike Eman announced at a press conference on Monday that renowned Dutch award winning artist Daan Roosegaarde wants to help Aruba in bringing technology and people closer in the different neighborhoods and the Oranjestad city center, as a contribution to the island's revitalization process. Read more Add comment (0)

Minister Dowers: Compulsory education law is in effect

Tuesday, 05 February 2013 12:33
Tweet The Minister of Education announced on Monday during a press conference that the Compulsory Education law is in effect on Aruba. All youngsters ages 4 through 16 have to go to school and it is the responsibility of the parent for the child to go to school until the day of his or her 17th birthday or the completion of a secondary education. Read more Add comment (0)

Labor Department opens an office in San Nicolas on March 1

Thursday, 24 January 2013 08:57
Tweet Minister of Labor Otmar Oduber announced that the Department of Labor Progress (DPL) and the Department of Labor (DAO) will open an office on March 1 in San Nicolas. Read more Add comment (0)

Minister Hooyboer-Winklaar receives dr. Marie Therese Richard Hernandez from Sorbonne University, France

Thursday, 24 January 2013 08:51
Tweet Dr. Marie Therese Richard Hernandez of the Sorbonne University, Paris, France last year was on the island and invited local artist Mo Mohamed for a solo exposition in Paris, which resulted in a great success. Read more Add comment (0)

Europe Meets The Americas introduced on Saturday at Chamber of Commerce Business Plaza

Saturday, 19 January 2013 10:55
Tweet The organizing committee and Prime Minister Mike Eman, together with partners KPMG, PwC, Ernst & Young and Deloitte & Touche will introduce the networking event "Europe Meets The Americas" to local businesses at 2:10 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce's Business Plaza on Saturday, January 19. Read more Add comment (0)

Obama extends presidential power in bypassing Congress on gun control

Thursday, 17 January 2013 10:40
Tweet During the past two years as his frustration with a "dysfunctional" Congress has grown, President Barack Obama has resorted to bypassing the legislative branch as he did on Wednesday to implement tighter gun control laws. Read more Add comment (0)

People do not need assault weapons: defense secretary

Thursday, 17 January 2013 10:39
Tweet Defense Secretary Leon Panetta joined the gun control debate on Thursday when he told troops at a military base in Italy that only soldiers needed armor-piercing bullets or assault weapons. Read more Add comment (0)

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