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Aruba Shines at Hudson Valley Caribbean Carnival: Strengthening Cultural Ties
Aruba Online
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October 2, 2024
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 Online
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October 2, 2024
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
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January 9, 2025
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
Caribbean Journal
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January 7, 2025
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
24ora
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October 5, 2024
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
Erasing 76 Crimes
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January 4, 2025
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...
Aruba started off strong in the International Bocce tournament in Bonaire
24ora
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October 4, 2024
On Thursday night, the International Bocce tournament kicked off in Bonaire. On the first day, the host teams started competing, and Aruba also had two teams participating. These are the women’s team Basora and the men’s team JB Stars. At 8:00 pm,...
Aruba police participate in official march in the streets of Amsterdam
24ora
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October 4, 2024
This week marks ‘Korpsweek Nederland 2024,’ where police from the Dutch Kingdom come together to engage in various activities, including sports, education, and social events. The program featured an official ceremony, followed by a march through...
Aruba Open Beach Tennis Championships introduces ticketed entry for 2024
24ora
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October 3, 2024
The Aruba Open Beach Tennis Championships, one of the most iconic events on the ITF Beach Tennis World Tour, returns to Bushiri Beach from November 10th to 17th, 2024. For the first time in its history, the eight-day event will require a nominal...
WOMEN IN TECH STATISTICS 2024: MALE TO FEMALE RATIO
Hollywood Gazette
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September 23, 2024
WOMEN IN TECH STATISTICS 2024: MALE TO FEMALE RATIO Last Updated: September 17, 2024 Women in tech statistics for 2024 show that the role of women in tech fields is imbalanced to say the least. While it’s true that the STEM industry is skewed to...
Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop in Aruba
Aruba Online
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September 28, 2024
The Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce, and Industry is excited to announce a Youth Entrepreneurship Workshop organized through the Aruban Business Development Initiative (IDEA). Supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Communications,...
Duncan leads SVG’s efforts at NACAC Age Group Championships
Searchlight
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July 11, 2025
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,...
Aruba Tourism Survey Results Awaited
Aruba Online
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September 28, 2024
ORANJESTAD – The Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) conducted surveys in March to gauge the sentiment of both tourists and the local population about the island. However, despite promises to release the results by the second quarter of 2024, the Aruba...
DVG continues to monitor: Virus in China is not new; Aruba had 46 cases in 2024
24ora
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January 8, 2025
1 International media outlets have been focusing on a potential new virus in China, known as Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV). However, the reality is that hMPV is not new; it was identified in 2000 and has been circulating globally since then. In...
Aruba Chess Federation participates in the 45th Chess Olympiad
24ora
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September 28, 2024
The Aruba Chess Federation took part in the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary. The Aruba Women’s team, led by the experienced Annelaine Jacobs and Lourdes Moreno, along with the young talents Thamara Sagastegui, Samantha Aponte, and Sylvi...
Expedia reveals list of ‘best’ islands to visit this year
Northampton Chronicle & Echo
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July 15, 2025
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...
Aruba Tourism Authority Supports Cultural and Creative Industry
Aruba Online
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September 21, 2024
The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Aruba’s cultural and creative industry, emphasizing its role in enhancing the island’s tourism appeal. This industry, crucial for diversifying the tourism sector,...
Education Store’s New Leadership Enhances Support Services
Aruba Online
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September 21, 2024
Education Store Leadership Boosts: The Education Store in Aruba is embracing a new leadership team dedicated to improving guidance and support for families and educators. With a fresh vision, they aim to adapt to the digital landscape while...
Aruba Global Travel Conference 2024: Week full of collaboration and growth
24ora
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September 24, 2024
The Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) and the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association (AHATA) are pleased to announce that the Aruba Global Travel Conference 2024 was a resounding success. The conference took place on our island from September 17th to...
Aruba’s Eclectic Cuisine Stems From A Cultural Melting Pot
Forbes
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Aruban chefs celebrate National Cooking Day on Sept. 25. Aruba Tourism Authority Home to over 100 different nationalities, the ‘one happy island’ of Aruba is a cultural melting pot that cooks up a diverse range of signature dishes and recipes,...