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NV Elmar Faces Major System Outage, Possible Cyberattack Suspected
Since Thursday, September 11, NV Elmar has been struggling with widespread system failures, leaving many prepaid electricity customers unable to...
Firefighters Battle Large Blaze on Refinery Grounds in San Nicolas
Early this morning, the Police Central Unit received an urgent call reporting a large fire on part of the refinery...
Curaçao-Born Worker Dies in Aruba Construction Site Accident
ORANJESTAD – A tragic workplace accident claimed the life of 53-year-old Sigmond Volk, a Curaçao-born construction worker, on Tuesday afternoon...
Search for Missing Aruban Fishermen Expands to Central America
ORANJESTAD – August 4, 2025 – The search for four missing fishermen from Aruba has widened, with authorities now expanding...
Cyberattacks Target Dutch Caribbean: Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten Hit by Ransomware
A coordinated wave of cyberattacks has disrupted critical government operations across the Dutch Caribbean, including the islands of Curaçao, Aruba,...
Failure in Two RECIP Engines Causes Blackout in Aruba
The official report from WEB Aruba NV confirms that a failure in two RECIP engines caused the island-wide blackout on...
American Tourist Passes Away at Boca Catalina After Falling Ill
A tragic incident occurred on Monday afternoon at Boca Catalina, where a 67-year-old American tourist fell seriously ill and subsequently...
Sero Preto Water Tank Undergoes Scheduled Maintenance to Ensure Quality Supply
ORANJESTAD – WEB Aruba NV has begun routine maintenance on its Sero Preto water tank, a major distribution hub for...
Island-Wide Blackout Hits Aruba on Saturday: Airport and Businesses Paralyzed
ORANJESTAD – July 7, 2025: A sudden power outage brought Aruba to a standstill on Saturday afternoon when WEB Aruba’s...
Renowned Lawyer John Zara Passes Away
Yesterday morning, the sad news broke that the well-known lawyer, Mr. John Zara, has passed away. According to reports, this...
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