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Tuesday 16 OcTOber 2018

81 Individuals under go Naturalization

process to receive their Dutch citizenship

the Governor of Aruba Al-
fonso Boekhoudt obtained
their Dutch citizenship. It
was the third naturaliza-
tion this year, with a diverse
group ranging in ages from
18 to 73 years and coming
from 10 different countries.
The ceremony was enliv-
ened by guitarist Jersey So-
phia.
A special feature of this
ORANJESTAD — Natural- Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eu- naturalization ceremony
ization is the legal act or statius and Saba are part of was the presence of an
process by which a non- the Dutch Kingdom. In order interpreter who converted
citizen in a country may to obtain a Dutch citizen- the spoken words into sign
acquire citizenship or na- ship a person must comply language for those liv-
tionality of that country. It with several requirements. ing with a hearing impair-
is done by a statute, involv- The most important require- ment. The interpreter came
ing an application and ap- ments are that a person from the Fundacion pa
proval by legal authorities. must have lived uninter- Esnan cu Deficiencia Au-
ruptedly in the Kingdom of ditivo Aruba (FEDAA). This
The rules of naturalization the Netherlands for at least foundation aims to provide
vary from country to coun- 5 years with a valid resi- the best possible support
try and typically include dence permit. The person for any hearing-impaired
a minimum legal residen- can read, write, speak and infant, child, adolescent
cy requirement, and may understand Dutch, and has and adult so they can
specify other requirements never been sentenced for function optimally in the lo-
such as knowledge of the any criminal act. cal society.
national dominant lan- Last Wednesday, Octo- More information on ob-
guage or culture, a prom- ber 10th 2018 took place taining the Dutch nation-
ise to obey and uphold that a naturalization ceremony ality can be found on the
country’s laws. An oath or at the Governors Ceremo- central government web-
pledge of allegiance is also ny House. On that night 81 site https://www.rijksover- nederlander-worden please visit the Cabinet
sometimes required. individuals, after taken the heid.nl/onderwerpen/ For more information about of the Governor of Aruba
Aruba, Curaçao, Sint oath or promise in front of nederlandse-nationaliteit/ the procedure in Aruba, website www.kabga.aw q

Camino Walks Aruba

your dreams, rediscover
your talents, and finding
the courage to share those
talents and dreams with
the world. She offers a safe
space for you to open up,
walk with you in nature to
release stress, and inspire
you to discover what you
love to do. She helps you to
see your work as play and
for you to balance giving
and receiving in your life.
ORANJESTAD — For the
ones that like to practice In 2015 she walked the
for their future Camino to Camino Frances to San-
Santiago or just love walk- tiago de Compostela in What to expect? and grow together our na- Sabana Basora / National
ing long distances with 40 days and averagely 22 These Camino walks are ture awareness. And most Park
others, there are 4 Camino km’s per day. In 2017 she hikes mainly in nature with of the time Gea will also Saturday, October 20, 2018
Walks scheduled early Sat- walked via the Camino some climbs and approx. share a nature-based tool from 6:00 am – 9:00 am –
urday mornings. Norte and Camino Primitivo 10 – 15 km’s. You should that helps you discover Calbas
to Santiago de Compos- bring a backpack with a more about yourself. Saturday, October 27, 2018
Gea Sougé is a Martha tela. She just returned from snack, sufficient water and from 6:00 am – 9:00 am –
Beck Certified Life Coach, Spain where she walked wear good hiking boots. Dates: California Lighthouse
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tor, Mom, Enthusiast and some of her best practices gether, share some pilgrim Seroe Pela more information check out
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helping you connect with ing. meaningful conversations from 6:00 am – 9:00 am – Sougé Life Coaching.q