Foundation calls for local-language signage
Papiamento hospital signs should be displayed alongside English at Horacio Oduber Hospital, Fundacion Lanta Papiamento says in a statement published by 24ora on November 11. The foundation points to English wording at the main entrance and on department signs and asks the hospital to add Papiamento, placing it first.
Language advice offered for proposed changes
The organisation argues that hospital signage should reflect Aruba’s language and culture. It suggests using the Papiamento wording for the main entrance above the English translation and says specialist organisations can advise on accurate terminology.
The statement is a request from the foundation, not an announcement that the hospital has approved or installed new signs. It also questions the wording of a separate Papiamento no-smoking message. The report does not include a hospital response or establish that any legal enforcement action has been taken.
Source: Read the original 24ora report.
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