Dowers Warns Permit Holders Against Facilitating Unlawful Stays

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A DIMAS permit warning from Dowers concerns knowingly helping relatives remain unlawfully. His remarks distinguish family visits from settlement.

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Dowers Flags October Expiry for 120 Temporary Permit Holders

October 22, 2026

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Hunto pa Progreso permits for a first cohort of 120 people expire in October, Dowers said. His statement concerns one-year ...

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Dowers Says Aruba Police Has About 80 Fewer Officers Than 2017

October 22, 2026

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Aruba police staffing is about 80 officers below 2017, Arthur Dowers says, citing recruitment gaps and training efforts in a ...

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Dowers Gateway 2030 Visit Focuses on Border Control

October 17, 2026

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The Dowers Gateway 2030 visit reviewed border-control needs at Aruba’s airport. New facilities were projected to open December 15, 24ora ...

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KIA Wall Maintenance Begins as New Training Is Planned

October 17, 2026

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KIA wall maintenance has begun, Justice Minister Arthur Dowers says, while Aruba prepares another staff training group and studies a ...

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Aruba Refinery Visit Reviews HART Plans

October 17, 2026

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An Aruba refinery visit by Arthur Dowers and Eric van der Burg reviewed HART plans and the site’s future, according ...

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Opinion: Shootings Demand Urgent Action Against Gun Violence

October 17, 2026

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This article summarizes an opinion column by Lis, published by 24ora on October 17. It reflects the author's views, not ...

Aruba Officials Meet AHATA Board on Work Permit Policy

October 16, 2026

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Justice Minister Arthur Dowers and DIMAS director Kathy Ruiz-Paskel took part in a presentation with the AHATA board on recommendations ...

Aruba E-Step Fines Target Sidewalk Obstructions

October 12, 2026

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Aruba e-step fines are being issued as authorities target rental scooters left on sidewalks, paths and roads, Justice Minister Arthur ...

Justice Minister Dowers Steps Up Cleanup in Downtown Oranjestad

October 9, 2026

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Justice Minister Arthur Dowers has intensified efforts to improve cleanliness and public order in downtown Oranjestad, visiting several points in ...

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