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Designer Quiana Cronie presents cultural stories from Aruba at Dutch Design Week
Quiana Cronie, a promising designer from Aruba, is showcasing her work at Dutch Design Week (DDW) in Eindhoven, the largest design event in Northern Europe. This nine-day festival brings together the creations and concepts of over 2,600 designers...

Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort transforms into a Haunted Village for Halloween
This Halloween, Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort invites guests to enjoy a variety of festive activities for all ages across its different locations, starting with a special Halloween weekend lineup. On Saturday, October 26th, from 5:00 pm to...

Fire Department educates students on fire safety
Recently, Francis Toussaint from the Aruba Fire Department visited a school in San Nicolas to give an informative presentation on fire safety. The visit was organized as part of the chemistry curriculum, with Toussaint focusing on the risks...

Suriname and Aruba deepen relations
Suriname and Aruba have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) further deepening their bilateral cooperation and laying the foundation for further cooperation in areas such as trade, tourism, education, energy, security and migration. The...

SKOA and Rolf Group host congress to strengthen educational quality
On November 4th, 2024, the seventh edition of the National Education Congress SKOA will take place. This congress, an initiative of “Stichting Katholiek Onderwijs Aruba” (SKOA) and Rolf Group, has become a valued and appreciated event for all...

Dominica Launches Online Immigration Forms
Dominica has introduced online immigration forms for embarkation and disembarkation. This new initiative, launched last week, aims to simplify the entry process, making it more convenient for travelers arriving on the island. The steps to be...

Carson Kressley Weighs in on ‘Very Exciting’ All Stars 10 Season of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ (Exclusive)
Carson Kressley didn’t initially know what to think when RuPaul’s Drag Race announced that it would be switching up the show’s usual format for All Stars 10. Ahead of the semifinals of the Emmy Award-winning series (airing on Paramount+), the...

Successful Fitville Aruba Championship 2024
This past weekend, the Fitville Aruba Championship 2024 took place, featuring two days of intense and exciting competition. The event was held at the Marinierskazerne Savaneta, with a total of 108 athletes from Aruba, Guyana, the USA, and Suriname...

President of Suriname arrives in Aruba
Preparations kicked off this weekend with protocol training at the ceremonial house of the Governor of Aruba, where it was noted that the road was closed for police surveillance. Today, all that training was put into practice. Just after 8:00 am,...

Popcorn Club Aruba celebrates 35 years of excellence!
Today marks a major milestone as Popcorn Club Aruba commemorates 35 years of bringing energy and life to the vibrant culture of the island. Founded in 1989, Popcorn has become a household name across Aruba. For more than three decades, the club...

Parliament of Aruba passes a motion of no confidence against Minister Endy Croes
The Parliament of Aruba has passed a motion of no confidence against Endy Croes, the Minister of Sports and Education, marking a significant political event. This action follows serious concerns about the misuse of public funds and conflicts of...

How the Landspakket Expansion Advances Aruba’s Economic Policy
Aruba Landspakket Economic Policy: The expansion of the Aruba Landspakket Economic Policy is pivotal for advancing Aruba’s economic policy. This Landspakket partnership with the Netherlands aims to implement critical economic initiatives across...

ATA concludes 2024 Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival with Iron Chef and Bartender’s Brawl winners
The Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival exceeded all expectations, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone who attended. The event brought together a perfect blend of atmosphere, music, and flavor, where attendees enjoyed a diverse...

People on the Move: The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Bob W, Rosewood Hotels, Langham Hospitality Group, The St. Regis Aruba Resort
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS NAMES NEW CEO The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ltd., the owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels, has appointed Benjamin Vuchot as executive director and CEO. Vuchot will also be appointed as a member of the...

St. Maarten 37ers Youth Baseball Team Shines in Opening Game at Aruba Tournament
Aruba – The St. Maarten 37ers U10 baseball team has kicked off their campaign in Aruba with an impressive 7-2 victory over the Aruba Stars on Monday. Competing at the Xander Bogaerts Baseball Field, the young athletes delivered a standout...

Collective Effort Crucial for Nature Conservation in Aruba
The Aruba Conservation Foundation recently held a pivotal workshop on October 8, 2024. This event focused on the importance of collective efforts for effective nature conservation in Aruba. Keynote speakers included Mr. Lawrence Jones-Walters from...

Join Aruba’s Polling Station Team for the 2024 Elections
The Chief Electoral College Aruba is seeking dedicated individuals to serve as polling station members for the upcoming elections. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with your community and ensure a smooth electoral process. Why Work as a...

Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam Day 3
by Chris Yates 20 Jul 14:01 PDT The third day of the 2025 Fuerteventura PWA Grand Slam provided some of the most exciting racing thus far with more twists and turns than you could've possibly scripted as the form book for some sailors was thrown...

ATA: Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival was a huge success
The Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival took place this weekend, celebrating the culinary tradition and cultural diversity of Aruba. With more than a hundred nationalities on our island, this event is another opportunity to celebrate our cultural...

Caribbean nations streamline travel with online immigration forms
Paper departure and landing cards are becoming a thing of the past like stamps in your passport. Across the Caribbean, more countries and territories are entering the digital age by setting up electronic platforms where visitors and residents can...