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Aruba say’s “Masha Danki”
Recently the Aruba Tourism Authority had the great pleasure of honoring a very nice family...
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Recently, Ms. Betty Mc. Queen resident of Willingboro New Jersey honored as Goodwill Ambassador for...
Read moreAruba Tourism Authority honored Robert Stover and Christine Gandy at Paradise Be
Recently Aruba Tourism Authority had the great pleasure of honoring a very loyal and friendly...
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Taking place October 4th and 5th, 2013: 7th edition of Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival relocates to Renaissance Fe
On Wednesday June 5th the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival organization officially announced to the Aruban press that the festival’s 7th edition will have a different location. On...
Read moreCatherine Provence-Hanrath
The last week of May 2013, for the 11th time, the Music School of Aruba "Scol di Musica Rufo Wever" organized her anual week of examinations...
Read moreExperts from the UNAVCO and the DMA have recently installed a GPS station, which is used to measure the moveme
The system is in the vicinity of the lighthouse at Westpunt. The ‘Departamento Meteorologico Aruba (DMA)’ is participating in the COCONet project.
Read moreGeneral Health Insurance cuts cost, no challenges with payments past 3 years
In an interview with our sister website 24ora.com, director of the general health insurance (AZV) Anko Ringeling said the organization has been encouraging the use of generic...
Read moreThe Salamander Group donates to 11 foundations during their Tikkun Olam event
On behalf of The Salamander Group we invited 11 foundations for our Tikkun Olam event that was held at our new store Caribbean Clothing and Co. on...
Read moreThe Award Ceremony: The Best of Aruba business awards
A spectacular & glittering Business Award Ceremony was held at the Radisson Caribbean Ballroom on Sunday, May 19 “A Black Carpet Gala Award Dinner”, which...
Read moreExpedia reports increased travel demand for Aruba in the first quarter of 2013
The Expedia group, the world's largest online travel company, reported today that travel demand for Aruba grew by 15 percent year on year in the first quarter...
Read moreTeam Aruba scores first ADRL win
Heading into the ADRL Spring Drags, Team Aruba was looking to wrap up some unfinished business, and that’s exactly what they did. From start to finish,...
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Aruba say’s “Masha Danki”
Recently the Aruba Tourism Authority had the great pleasure of honoring a very nice family whom are Loyal and friendly visitors of Aruba, as Goodwill Ambassadors, at...
Read moreAruba Say’s “Masha Danki”
Recently, Ms. Betty Mc. Queen resident of Willingboro New Jersey honored as Goodwill Ambassador for 30 years.
Read moreAruba Tourism Authority honored Robert Stover and Christine Gandy at Paradise Beach Villas
Recently Aruba Tourism Authority had the great pleasure of honoring a very loyal and friendly Goodwill Ambassadors and Distinguished Visitors.
Read moreHonoring at Playa Linda
Ms. Francine Lamana was honored as Goodwill Ambassador due to her visiting Aruba for more than 20 years in a row. The symbolic honorary title...
Read moreGuest of Divi Phoenix honored
Recently at the Divi Phoenix Resort, Aruba vacationers were presented with honorary titles created by the Ministry of Tourism as a token of appreciation...
Read moreMr. and Mrs. Casamassina honored at Divi Village
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph & Barbara Casamassina was recently honored as Goodwill Ambassadors due to their 20th consecutive visit to Aruba. Ms. Marouska Heyliger representing the...
Read moreLoyal visitors honored by ATA at the paradise Beach Villas
Recently the Aruba Tourism Authority had the great pleasure of honoring one couples and a gentleman whom are loyal and friendly Visitors of Aruba, ...
Read moreSandy and Robin Goldfine honored by ATA at the Marriott Surf Club
Recently the Aruba Tourism Authority had the great pleasure of honoring a very nice couple whom are loyal and friendly visitors of Aruba, as ...
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Dutch Navy ship ‘Friesland’ disrupts substantial drug run
Part of the US-led international effort against transnational organised crime, the Dutch Navy ship HNLMS Friesland successfully disrupted a drug run off the coast of Costa Rica.
Read morePolice detain troublemakers in Palm Beach
A group of rowdy patrons had to be removed from Señor Frogs by police during regular surveillance rounds in the Palm Beach Area. Police detained the troublemakers; one acted up,...
Read moreCopper cable thieves photographed
Saturday morning photos were taken of copper cable thieves at the former Toyota showroom behind CMB Boulevard. These photos were taken by employees of another car dealership, who saw the...
Read moreMother and unborn child die due to traffic accident injuries
A pregnant woman and her unborn child are Aruba's 5th and 6th 2013 traffic casualties. The woman was seven months pregnant at the time of the accident and despite all...
Read moreTourist detained for unruly behavior, ruining DJ equipment
Saturday in the early morning hours a tourist ruined the DJ equipment at a nightclub at The Village, when she decided to drench the DJ inside the booth. The costly...
Read moreFourth traffic casualty for 2013
Fabiano Tromp passed away at the hospital Friday in the early morning hours, after he was hit by a car in the area of the Roman Catholic Church in Oranjestad...
Read morePolice chase ends in accident
Thursday afternoon suspects trying to flee from police caused an accident on the Mahuma/Santa Marta/Sero Biento road, when they lost control and collided with their car in a streetlight post.
Read moreRubio Petrochi detained for robberies
Thursday night the police's K-9 team accompanied police to a home frequented by Rubio Petrochi, seeking to detain him for different robberies. He is known as a thief, he has...
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Temasek would not join Silver Lake for Dell buyout: source
Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd is not interested in investing in Dell Inc as part of a consortium led by private equity firm Silver Lake...
Comments 17 Jan 2013 Technology
Read moreAmazon holiday results to show sales tax impact
Acting as a tax collector may have hurt Amazon.com, Inc's holiday sales analysts and industry executives said, but they expect to know more when the internet retailer...
Comments 17 Jan 2013 Technology
Read moreEU to make antitrust charges against Samsung soon
The European Commission is set to charge South Korean electronics group Samsung in an antitrust patent case, the European Union's competition chief Joaquin Almunia said on Thursday.
Comments 20 Dec 2012 Technology
Read morePatent agency rejects Apple "pinch-to-zoom" patent in initial ruling
U.S. patent authorities rejected Apple Inc's key "pinch-to-zoom" patent in an initial ruling, the second setback in less than two months for the iPhone maker in its...
Comments 20 Dec 2012 Technology
Read moreMcAfee says will not return to Belize, willing to talk to police
U.S. software pioneer John McAfee said that he will not return to Belize where police want to question him about a murder case, but that he is ...
Comments 14 Dec 2012 Technology
Read moreApple falls on lower shipment forecasts, muted China debut
Apple Inc shares fell 3.9 percent on Friday after the iPhone 5 debuted in China to a cool reception and two analysts cut shipment forecasts.
Comments 14 Dec 2012 Technology
Read moreNokia Siemens to close German services unit: sources
Nokia Siemens Networks' (NSN) German services unit faces closure and 1,000 jobs are at risk as Nokia and Siemens shake up the joint venture, two sources said.
Comments 04 Dec 2012 Technology
Read moreYahoo acquires video chat startup company
Yahoo Inc said it acquired a five-person video chat company on Tuesday, the second deal by new Chief Executive Marissa Mayer to bolster Yahoo's mobile capabilities.
Comments 04 Dec 2012 Technology
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Prime Minister Mike Eman and his wife visit senior citizens homes for Mother’s Day
It has become a tradition for Prime Minister Mike Eman to visit the local senior citizens homes for Mother’s Day. Accompanied by his wife Doina and a typical music band,...
Read moreNetherlands and Aruba sign agreement for assistance in finding lower interest loans on international market
The Aruba government has signed an agreement with the Dutch government, in which the Dutch government confirmed its commitment to helping Aruba find loans with lower interest rates on...
Read moreGuilfred Besaril has officially joined the MEP
Wednesday afternoon during a press conference, Aruba's largest opposition announced that the former police labor union leader, Guilfred Besaril has joined the party as a candidate. The announcement was made...
Read moreMinister of Tourism and Labor: Happy that Ritz Carlton will generate 500 jobs
Minister Otmar Oduber of Tourism and Labor met Wednesday morning with The Ritz Carlton's Vice President South-East U.S.A. for Caribbean Ritz Carlton Hotel, Mark Ferland to discuss details pertaining the...
Read moreAruba Tourism Minister and KLM airline satisfied with results
On Friday Aruba Minister of Tourism Otmar Oduber, accompanied by Aruba Tourism Authority executives, met with KLM management in the Netherlands. Both parties expressed satisfaction with the results of the...
Read moreMichelle Obama compliments Aruba and the minister of health and sport
Minister of Health and Sport of Aruba, dr. Richard Visser was invited to attend "Building a Healthier Future", a conference organized by PHA, Partnership for a Healthier America, of which...
Read moreBudget for 2013 approved by Council of Ministers
Friday morning the Council of Ministers approved the island's 2013 Budget. The financial deficit of the budget for 2013 is projected to be 223 million Aruban Florin, which is a...
Read moreLainda Westerhof retires from Parliament
Member of Parliament Lainda Westerhof (AVP) has decided to retire from Parliament. This after she was the first candidate of the AVP party to launch her personal campaign slogan and...
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Investigators questioning Gandelman Jewelers robbery suspect
Shurendy C.L. Offerman will remain detained for the timebeing as a suspect in the Gandelman Jewelers robbery. He was born on Curacao and currently lives in the Netherlands.
Read moreAlbert Landsmark sentenced for killing Derrick Koolman
The court ruled this week that Albert Landsmark is guilty of murdering Derrick Koolman in front of Julio's Bar in San Nicolas on February 5, 2012. He was sentenced to...
Read moreTwo of five women remain in detention for beating and biting another woman
A few days ago five women got into a fight over a man who lives in the Netherlands. Two of the women were underage. Apparently the victim had initiated the...
Read moreFormer tourism minister called to appear before judge
Aruba's former tourism minister, at present a member of parliament for the largest opposition party MEP, Eddie Briesen has to appear before the court in January 2013. He is being...
Read moreMurderer James Murray denied request for release
Three Dutch judges evaluated a the request by James Murray for clemency and immediate release from prison and decided the murdered would remain imprisoned. James Murray is incarcerated at KIA...
Read moreIn Lotto investigation: prolongation requested of Endy Croes' detention
Former Lotto pa Deporte Director Endy Croes was detained this week in an investigation into situations that were not legally responsible during his directorship of the island's sport lotto. The...
Read morePolice officer suspected of involvement in robbery detained
The detention of the police officer (A.W.), who works at the San Nicolas precinct, has been prolonged. The officer recently became a member of the police force and Internal Affairs...
Read morePublic Prosecutor to appeal release of DUI chauffuer in accident leaving two marines dead
Wednesday afternoon a judge ordered the release of a Dutch marine who was the driver of the car in a tragic accident which resulted in the death of two...
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A friendly game of beach tennis for marriott’s associates
On Friday May 24, the Aruba Marriott organized a beach tennis competition as a part of the monthly MITAGANA games at Moomba Beach. Fifteen teams of two from various departments...
Read moreMarriott ladies moving up the ladder
The Aruba Marriott is proud to announce the promotions of four management positions: Ilaina Franco Franka as Director of Events and Banquet Operations, Susana de Oliva to Events Manager, Gail...
Read moreDazzling kings and queens at Marriott’s associate quarter celebration
Dazzling tiaras, crowns, robes and evening gowns were a must at Aruba Marriott’s associates celebration themed event “Kings and Queens at the resort’s Grand Ballroom on Tuesday May 14.
Read moreA toast to Ruth’s Chris steak house 5th anniversary in Aruba
Ruth’s Chris Aruba celebrated its 5th anniversary with a sold out “Rat Pack tribute” dinner show for their distinguished guests. As guests entered the red carpet, they were welcomed by...
Read morePlaya Linda’s maximum honors go to Joselito Lopez and Evelina Werleman
Employees of the Playa Linda Beach Resort marked the season with high spirits in a recent celebration that helped mark the year’s accomplishments. A highlight of the evening was the...
Read moreUp for adrenaline? Holiday Inn Resort Aruba goes Green!
“Going Green” is more than just a saying, it is essential to the success as a hotel, and our role in corporate responsibility, as well our collective well-being...
Read moreMichael Kors to open first lifestyle store in Aruba
Michael Kors is pleased to announce the opening of its first freestanding Michael Kors Lifestyle store in Aruba,at Renaissance Mall,a luxury shoppingdestination located in the heart of Oranjestad, the island’s...
Read moreVenezuelan travel agents enjoy the hospitality of Sunset Grille
Travel professionals affiliated to the Venezuelan organization Kangaru visited Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa to explore the vacation options offered for visitors from Caracas, Valencia and Barquisimeto, among...
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Spanish debt sale lifts euro, German bon
The euro jumped against the dollar and yen on Thursday and safe-haven German bond prices fell as signs of strong demand at a Spanish debt auction lifted ...
Comments 17 Jan 2013 Financial
Read moreWall Street set to gain on eBay results,
Wall Street was set to open higher on Thursday after better-than-expected results from online marketplace eBay (EBAY.O) and as data showed first-time claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a five-year...
Comments 17 Jan 2013 Financial
Read moreUnder pressure from Abe, Bank of Japan b
The Bank of Japan delivered its third shot of monetary stimulus in four months on Thursday, in a prelude to more aggressive action next year as it faces ...
Comments 20 Dec 2012 Financial
Read moreStock futures flat amid "fiscal cliff" u
Stock index futures were flat on Thursday amid uncertainty over U.S. fiscal negotiations, as President Barack Obama threatened to veto a controversial Republican plan, suggesting a deal wouldn't...
Comments 20 Dec 2012 Financial
Read moreWall Street drops as Apple falls, "cliff
Stocks fell on Friday, with the Nasdaq weighed down by another drop in shares of Apple, and as the overhang of "fiscal cliff" negotiations kept buying to a premium.
Comments 14 Dec 2012 Financial
Read moreOdds rise for "fiscal cliff" fight enter
The "fiscal cliff" impasse is raising the odds that Congress will fail to meet a year-end deadline to avert steep tax hikes and budget cuts that could ...
Comments 14 Dec 2012 Financial
Read moreWall Street flat on lack of "fiscal clif
Stocks fluctuated between small gains and losses on Tuesday after remarks by President Barack Obama on budget talks dented optimism a solution could be found to prevent...
Comments 04 Dec 2012 Financial
Read moreFiscal cliff pressures stocks; euro near
U.S. stocks were little changed on Tuesday as investors fretted about Washington's ability to avoid a year-end budget crisis, but a Greek plan to buy back debt...
Comments 04 Dec 2012 Financial
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First Miss Teen Aruba International 2013 presentation scheduled for March 23
GLW Foundation announces that the first activity for the 2013 Miss Teen Aruba International pageant has been scheduled for March 23. The competition includes extensive preparations, with many educational seminars...
Comments 22 Feb 2013 Entertainment
Read moreThe 13th Soul Beach Music Festival takes place May 22-27
Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival and Aruba Tourism Authority announced the schedule for the Memorial Day weekend, May 22-27, 2013 event this week.
Comments 20 Feb 2013 Entertainment
Read moreCeelo Green and world series mvp Pablo Sandoval headline judges panel for 2012 miss universe® competition live
NBC, Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization, announced today the celebrity judges for the 2012 MISS UNIVERSE® Competition, which will...
Comments 13 Dec 2012 Entertainment
Read moreKristen Stewart chooses Louis Vuitton for her first Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 Red Carpet premiere
Kristen Stewart stepped out in amazing style for her first premiere Red Carpet appearance wearing a Louis Vuitton spring-summer 2013 look on October 24 at the Kumamo Shrine in Japan.
Comments 16 Nov 2012 Entertainment
Read moreLarisa Leeuwe is Miss Aruba 2012
Sunday evening at Alhambra Ballrooom, Larisa Ana Maria Leeuwe was chosen Miss Aruba 2012. Michelle Motta was elected her runner up. Larisa will represent Aruba at next year’s Miss World...
Comments 06 Nov 2012 Entertainment
Read moreLiza Helder is Miss Universe Aruba 2012
On Thursday Liza Helder was crowned Miss Universe Aruba at Fusion at Alhambra Mall by Minister of Tourism, Transport and Labor, Otmar Oduber. She will be representing Aruba at the...
Comments 06 Oct 2012 Entertainment
Read moreFirst Aruba Art Biennale welcomes Rene Francisco Rodriguez
Currently visiting Aruba for the island’s first contemporary art biennale is Cuban artist Rene Franciso Rodriguez. He is an art teacher with the Instituto Superior de Arte of Havana, Cuba...
Comments 24 Sep 2012 Entertainment
Read moreWelcome cocktail img fashion new york y aruba in style fashion group
On friday august 24th, one of the proud sponsor of ARUBA IN STYLE 2012, Pure Beach was honored to host the management and production executive staff of IMG...
Comments 27 Aug 2012 Entertainment
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Team Aruba Stays on top at Canceled Georgia Drags
After taking the pole in their first lap down the track at the ADRL Georgia Drags VII, Team Aruba was amped for the weekend of racing. Through three rounds...
Read moreBoston police are investigating whether a third explosion, at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, is con
Blasts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon killed two people and injured at least 28 others, Boston police said. The marathon itself, on its Facebook page, referred...
Read moreTeam Aruba Tops XPS Field, Earns First Event #1 Qualifying Spot
A strong list of entrants pulled into South Georgia Motorsports Park for the ADRL Georgia Drags VII. Former champions, notable top ten competitors and rising stars were all vying...
Read moreIntroducing the new CHATA Board for the year 2013/2014! Special thanks to its members!
Yesterday (April 10, 2013), the Members of CHATA elected their new Board of Directors. This took place at Hilton Curacao during the Annual General Meeting. The general meeting is the...
Read moreAmerican Airlines aircraft with new design lands for first time on Aruba
Some time ago American Airlines launched their new branding and Sunday evening for the first time one of the company's aircraft with the new design landed and stayed overnight on...
Read moreAruba's Anouk Eman wins bronze at Collegiate Synchronized Swimming Championships
Presently studying and training at Lindenwood University in the U.S.A., Anouk Eman, who has always been among the top synchronized swimmers on Aruba, is now excelling in the U.S. as well.
Read moreiTV Canal 49 and 24ora.com are LIVE from Arubadag 2013
On the Sunday before or after Aruba's Anthem and Flag Day, this national holiday is also celebrated in the Netherlands with dance, music and food from the island. This year's...
Read moreArubadag will be celebrated in The Netherlands on March 24
On March 24, Arubans and friends of Aruba will celebrate Arubadag (Arubaday) at Home Boxx in Nieuwegein. Anthem and Flag Day is celebrated on Aruba on March 18 and is a...
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