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LOCAL Monday 14 noveMber 2022

The beautification project of the Cas Ariba anchor initiated

an iconic landmark where
visitors can stop and take
pictures and share this on
social media.

The first phase of this proj-
ect will be the relocation of
the anchor, a 1-meter-high
pedestal to put the anchor
on, and a completely new
paint job in the color gold.
This way, the anchor is vis-
ible from a distance. The
first phase will also include
a small plaza for visitors.

ORANJESTAD – On Novem- placed the anchor in that The project itself has al-
ber 8, 2022, the Minister of particular location, \one ready started and is sched-
Tourism, Mr. Dangui Odu- of the most trafficked ar- uled to be completed in
ber, announced the start of eas by tourists who visit the two weeks.
the beautification project Arikok National Park.
of the anchor located in The Aruba Tourism Author-
Cas Ariba. That is why its beautifica- ity and the Tourism Product
tion is in place since it has Enhancement Fund (TPEF)
In 1996, the Varis family the potential to become financed this project.q

The lecture held by the Department of

Elderly Affairs was a success

ORANJESTAD - On Wednesday, November
2, 2022, the Department of Elderly Affairs,
the Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS), and
the Ministry of the Elderly held a lecture
about dementia and chronic diseases in
Aruba at the Centro di Bario Playa Pabao.

The panel of experts consisted of Mrs. De-
siree Helder of the CBS, Mrs. Kimberly Hoo
of TrinityQuality Care Services, and Mrs. Li- During the Q&A session, the attendees
sette Does of Stichting Cas Marie. posted questions, and shared their con-
cerns and experiences as elderly. For
These symposiums were held during the those who could not attend these sessions,
entire month of the elderly to raise aware- the videos have been uploaded and are
ness and encourage active participation available on the Facebook page of the
in various relevant topics for the elderly, Department of Elderly Affairs.
like the financial situation of the elderly,
women, and the need for care. Minister Ursell Arends of the Elderly Affairs is
satisfied with the interest and participation
of the elderly at each of these sessions,
where they brought forward some valid is-
sues that contribute to new policies for the
elderly.

The Minister thanked the panelists, mod-
erator Edward Erasmus, Neighborhood
Centers, Foundations, and Neighborhood
groups who collaborated and opened
their doors for activities during the month
of the elderly.q