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LOCAL Friday 3 OctOber 2025

Ombudsman of Aruba Marks One Year Since Appointment

Wednesday October 1st marked one impartial institution where you can and semi-government agencies.
year since Ms. Jurima Bryson was submit complaints, seek advice, and
sworn in as the first Ombudsman of request information. The Bureau is Already left the island? No problem.
Aruba. Over the past year, signifi- entering its final phase of establish- The Ombudsman of Aruba can still
cant groundwork has been laid to ment and will address complaints receive and handle your complaint
build a solid foundation for delivering related to: even from abroad. You only have
effective and trustworthy services to • Administrative bodies to provide a way for them to reach
the community. • Public legal entities you.
• State-owned enterprises
Ms. Bryson, who has led this process • Private organizations performing Because this is the first time Aruba
as Aruba’s first Ombudsman, reflects public interest tasks and receiv- has an Ombudsman, the bureau of-
on the journey: ing public funds fice is still not in operation, but Om-
• Private entities responsible for budsman Bryson assured that the
“Over the past year, our team has services to children and youth office will be open sometime in the
worked diligently to establish the (up to 17 years old) in areas such second half of the year. In the mean
Bureau Ombudsman, develop es- as education, youth assistance, time, you can follow the bureau
sential procedures, and build last- childcare, and healthcare on Instagram and Facebook. “We
ing relationships with colleagues • As well as all these entities cur- provide almost daily information so
and institutions. Our goal is to offer rent and former employees. they can understand the role of the
the people of Aruba a professional • Ombudsman, what she can do for Ms. Bryson extends her heartfelt
gratitude to the public for their pa-
and reliable service. In the coming them and which kinds of complaints tience and support throughout the
weeks, we will finalize the remaining What is the role of the Ombudsman? they can submit.” past year.Stay informed by follow-
details and are proud to announce In a nutshell, the Ombudsman is the ing Bureau Ombudsman Aruba on
that the Bureau Ombudsman will of- middle man between you and gov- The Bureau Ombudsman is commit-
ficially open its doors to the public ernment or semi-government agen- ted to being accessible to everyone. social media: q
on December 1, 2025.” cies. This means that as a local or Complaints will be assessed based Facebook: Ombudsman Aruba
as a visitor of Aruba, you can file on the standards of proper conduct,
With this opening, Aruba and its visi- a complaint to the bureau of the published in April 2025. Instagram: @ombudsmanaruba
LinkedIn: Ombudsman Aruba
tors will gain an independent and Ombudsman against government
Feeling parched?

Grab refreshment by the side

of the road!

(Oranjestad)—Touring the island in the blistering heat can leave one feel-
ing rather thirsty and looking to cool off. Luckily there are a few stands
along the roads of Aruba that can offer you just what you need: a nice,
refreshing beverage!
• Near the red Anchor in San Nicolas
These “coconut stands” can be found at several locations on the island, • On the Linear Park in Oranjestad (in front of airport runway)
where you can cool off with delicious smoothies, drinks, snacks, and of • At the California Light House hill
course, fresh coconuts! Perfect during family outings around the island, • Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruin
these stands can be found in the following locations: • Bushiribana Beach (Near the Ling & Song Supermarket)