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local Tuesday 26 July 2022

A.T.A. and San Nicolas Business Association focusing on tourism

development in San Nicolas

ORANJESTAD – Recently, ing this; projects from the
Aruba Tourism Authority so-called ‘amenities com-
held a meeting with San mittee’ which is focused,
Nicolas Business Associa- among other things, on a
tion (SNBA) to discuss a va- new attraction in San Nico-
riety of topics important for las; the tourism office in San
San Nicolas and for Tourism. Nicolas; Master Plan Se-
Among other things, they roe Colorado; information
discussed different ongoing signs; and various events,
projects that A.T.A is a part including Aruba Art Fair.
of, as well as projects that
are underway relating to During this meeting, Ar-
the enhancing of the prod- mando Goedgedrag also
uct and experiences in San explained the idea be-
Nicolas, as well as the pro- hind the new mural that he
motion of San Nicolas. painted, commissioned by
A.T.A.
Focus points include the The parties were pleased
branding of San Nicolas, with the work of Armando,
the restoration of the lad- which continues elevating
der at Rodger’s Beach and a cultural and artistic cen-
the following steps regard- tre in San Nicolas, deco-

rated with various murals. to continue counting with
Through Aruba Art Fair, the In the following months, the community’s support
following edition of which they will continue working for these projects, and will
will take place this Novem- together with various part- remain in close contact
ber, they will continue pro- ners on new projects for with San Nicolas Business
moting this aspect. San Nicolas. A.T.A. hopes Association.

Department of meteorology Aruba issues warning regarding

upcoming heat

Heat advisory for the next few months as we are approaching the hottest part of

the year

Oranjestad - We are ap- discomfort-feelings during humidity in the mid 80’s to Limit outdoor activities to
proaching the hottest part The high temperatures the next few months. The high 90’s. This will make for early in the morning or un-
of the year which is the and humidity percentages high temperatures should heat index values (appar- til evening hours (when the
months of August, Septem- combined with a lighter range from 34°c (93 f) to 36° ent temperatures) around sun has already set). If you
ber and October. wind than normal will cause c (97 f) degrees Celsius with 43°c (109 f) to 46°c ( 115 f) have a working air con-
degrees each day. ditioner make use it or at
least open windows and al-
The heat and humidity will low air to circulate.
not subside much at night
with temperatures only Precautionary/prepared-
dropping into the high 20’s ness actions to take:
(29 to 27°c, 84 to 81 f). This A heat advisory means that
will add to the danger for a period of hot tempera-
people who cannot find tures is expected. The com-
a way to adequately cool bination of hot tempera-
down. tures and high humidity will
combine to create a situa-
Excessive heat is the num- tion in which heat illnesses
ber one weather killer and are possible. Drink plenty of
people should be prepared fluids (water, unsweetened
for the dangers excessive juice), stay in an air-condi-
heat possesses. Young chil- tioned room and stay out
dren, elderly people and of the sun and wear pref-
those with illnesses or heart erably light color clothing
conditions are most at risk. (white).