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Family overjoyed to be back in Aruba with their triplets
0 The birth of a child is always a blessing for parents, and for Brian and Desiree Blanco, the arrival of their babies was a triple blessing. However, as with any pregnancy, there are risks, and carrying three healthy babies was certainly a...

Expedia reveals list of ‘best’ islands to visit this year
Expedia has released its 2025 Island Hot List - from cultural richness of Jamaica to the sunny shores of Koh Samui - along with the ‘best tips’ for island travel. According to Expedia, this list offers culture and authenticity and demonstrates how...

Episode CCLXXXV-285: Shedding light on Aruba’s history
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Aruba’s students shine in Curaçao debate tournament
On Saturday, October 5th, a group of ten students from Colegio Arubano traveled to Curaçao to participate in this tournament, organized by DEBAT.ED and funded by the European Union. The event brought together teams from Aruba, Curaçao, and...

Aruba Strengthens Ties with Cruise Industry at Seatrade Cruise Med 2024
Aruba cruise industry: The Aruba Ports Authority (APA) and the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) sent a dedicated delegation to the Seatrade Cruise Med 2024 conference in Málaga, Spain. This major event unites cruise lines, ports, and destinations...

Aruba Wins Internet Archive Hero Award for Digital Heritage
Aruba has been honored with the Internet Archive Hero Award from the Internet Archive. This recognition highlights the significant contributions made by Aruba’s innovative digital platform, the Aruba Collection. What is the Internet Archive? The...

PAHO/WHO Trinidad and Tobago Office Donates Dengue Educational Materials to the Port of Spain City Corporation
L-R (Marlon Teelucksingh, Public Health Education Officer - Port of Spain City Corporation, Dr Gabriel Vivas Francesconi, PAHO/WHO Representative for Trinidad and Tobago and the Dutch Caribbean Islands, Victoria Allum, Chief Executive Officer of...

Aruba Leads the Way During SDG Action Week 2024
Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) led the way during the UN Global SDG Action Week 2024, promoting sustainable development initiatives across the island. Embracing Sustainable Leadership: Aruba’s SDG Action Week 2024 Sustainable Development Goals...

How a former Congressman is gaming the system
On January 3, 2025, Congressman Alex Mooney (R-WV) ended his tenure in Congress after representing the Mountain State for a decade. On February 27, Mooney participated in a webinar with the Christian Employers Alliance (CEA), a business group...

Duncan leads SVG’s efforts at NACAC Age Group Championships
Christian Duncan was St Vincent and the Grenadines’ best performer in the North American,Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association (NACAC) Age Group Championships, which took place on July 5 and 6, 2025, at the Olympic Stadium, Managua,...

The 25 Best Caribbean Beaches for 2025, From Remote Corners of The Bahamas to Snorkeling Spots in Aruba
We’ve been ranking the best beaches in the Caribbean for more than a decade, in large part because we know how essential beaches are to the Caribbean travel experience (and we’ve visited more Caribbean beaches than any other publication on the...

Children’s foundation completes successful ‘Love Me, Guide Me’ program
Throughout September, Aruba’s Children’s foundation (FPNM) once again offered the Love Me, Guide Me (Stima Mi, Guia Mi) program, this time focusing on Module 3 for parents of children aged 2.5 to 4 years. Twelve parents participated with their...

Kompas for Students Aruba Foundation empowers students with informative workshop
0 Kompas for Students Aruba Foundation, dedicated to supporting students preparing to study abroad, proudly celebrates the success of its recent event, Hulanda 101. Held on January 8th, 2025, at Aruba’s National Library, the session drew an...

Aruban Volleyball athlete to compete in the Premier League in Trinidad
Athlete Eddy Toro Maldonado has received a special invitation from the Zenith Sports and Cultural Association to join their team for the Premier League Championship 2024, held in Trinidad. This competition features several teams from the Caribbean...

Aruba Shines at Hudson Valley Caribbean Carnival: Strengthening Cultural Ties
The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.), in collaboration with the Office of the Minister Plenipotentiary in Washington D.C., made a strong cultural impact at the Hudson Valley Caribbean Carnival. This event, organized by the non-profit group...

Aruba to Host Northstar Meetings Group’s Destination Caribbean 2025
Aruba is set to welcome the prestigious Destination Caribbean 2025 event, hosted by the Northstar Meetings Group, one of the top platforms for business event organizers and incentive professionals. This major event, to be held in August 2025, will...

Cross River Commissioner For Tourism Arts And Culture, Robert Ewa Is Dead
Naija News understands that he passed away on Wednesday evening at the Arubah Specialist Hospital in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. As at the time of filing this report, members of the Cross River State Executive Council and other aides...

The 25 Best Caribbean Islands to Travel to in 2025, From Foodie-Favorite Fishing Villages to Culture-Rich Cities
The Caribbean is evolving, just as its visitors are evolving. For every visitor looking to savor the region’s natural beauty, there’s another seeking out authentic cultural experiences, musical odysseys or wellness journeys. Then there are the...

Aruban singers participating in Bolero Festival in Colombia
Today, two Aruban singers are in Buga, Colombia, to participate in the International Bolero Festival. Along with our Arubans, 24ora.com will also be present to cover our local talents shining abroad. Madre Perla, a Venezuelan singer, will also...

2024 LGBTQ Rights Global Progress – Latin America and Caribbean
First in a series of updates about LGBTQ rights internationally, region by region LGBTQ rights journalist Rob Salerno, an editor for Erasing 76 Crimes, surveys the status of LGBTQ rights and marriage equality in this series, starting with the...