General News

Aruba/Harvard Workshop: Professors Meet the Press

Category General News     Date Thursday, January 19th, 2012

An Aruba/Harvard Workshop dedicated to the concepts of environment, energy and developmental Sustainability was held at the Dr. Edward Cheung Innovation Center in Aruba, with key administrators, Ministers and seven noted professors from Harvard, TNO energy think tank and TU Delft, one of the leading technical universities in Holland.

The visiting professors took a brief break from the morning sessions to be introduced to local media by Prime Minister Mike Eman and Minister of Finance, Communications, Utilities and Energy, Mike de Meza. (more…)

Visit Downtown Oranjestad on Betico Croes Day – January 25

Category General News, Happenings     Date Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Spend a wonderful day with family and friends on January 25, Betico Croes Day. Museums, art galleries and other cultural institutions will open their doors from 10 am – 2 pm to enjoy the history, culture and arts of Aruba.

This is the second year that two museums and the Rancho Foundation joined forces to bring Aruba’s heritage and history to the island’s people.

On Weststraat, the Rancho exposition will will be held specially dedicated to the late Mr. Sint Jago with the patio beautified by Santa Rosa and typical Aruban food on sale.

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Giovanni Trim Keeping That Old Time Sound Alive

Category General News     Date Friday, January 13th, 2012

Giovanni Trim is a talented entertainer, popular at nume­rous Aruban resort happy hours. This past year he released an international video that is receiving wide acclaim. His original composition, “I Believe in Miracles,” hit high on the charts in 32 islands in the Caribbean, and his CD was picked up for distribution by Tempo Records in the U.S. Those who appreciate the unique regional sound of reggae with contemporary innovations will very much enjoy this collection.

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Join Friends of the Handicapped in Celebrating Their Silver Anniversary by Helping Worthy Causes

Category General News     Date Friday, January 13th, 2012

A small group of annual island visitors that make Aruba their home for most of the winter wanted to “give back” to the island which has provided them with such rewarding moments and opportunities to make friends from all over the U.S., and Aruba. 25 years ago, Friends of the Handicapped Foundation (FOTH) came into existence with the express purpose of raising money for the nume­rous organizations here that assist the mentally and phy­sically challenged, and now FOTH includes the aged and ill in their annual ceremony of award contributions.

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De Palm Tours Launches a New Jeep Tour

Category General News     Date Friday, January 13th, 2012

The buzz about De Palm Tours’ new Baby Beach Jeep Safari says it is a hit. This popular excursion takes you through the island’s land and sea gems, with stops at sites including the Ostrich Farm, Donkey Sanctuary, Arikok National Park, and Aruba’s caves.

Lunchtime on this tour is no bag lunch—it’s a visit to the popular Hollywood Smokehouse Diner. Located in a historic building on the sunrise side of the island in San Nicolas, De Palm guests can enjoy the local barbecue joint’s famous pulled pork or smoked chicken breast. After lunch, it’s off for snorkeling and lounging at Baby Beach.

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Aruba Rocks with FAKKEL!

Category General News     Date Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

“Rockin’ the Fakkel” declared the tee shirts of the Aruba Trading carnival group as they made their way through the streets of Oranjestad for the inaugural parade of the 2012 Carnival season – Aruba’s 58th. Carnival is a tribute to good times, and the Fakkel rocked Aruba on Saturday night, January 7.

A bright, full moon shone down on the ten groups with their bands and followers, sometimes numbering over 1000, dancing down L.G. Smith Boulevard with this first casual, fun event finally ending well after midnight. The various groups revealed their themes for the several parades, jump-ups and contests that will take place over the next six weeks. (more…)

Aruba Tourism Summit 2012 “Winning the Future”

Category General News     Date Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

The results of several months of study by a team from the Dick Pope Senior Institute of Tourism Studies, Rosen College of Hospitality Management was the keynote of the opening session of the Aruba Tourism Summit 2012 at the Renaissance Convention Center on December 8.

Officially opening the summit was Minister of Tourism, Transport & Labor, Otmar Oduber, who introduced keynote speaker Dr. Robertico Croes, Interim Chair Tourism Events and Attractions and Associate Dean at Dick Pope; he conducted the study deploying hospitality students from the University of Aruba and the EPI professional training faci­lity of Aruba.

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Year of the Shoco, the Year of Wisdom – 2012 Aruba Bird Calendar launched

Category General News     Date Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Aruba Birdlife Conservation proposes 2012 to be the Year of the Shoco, the year of wisdom. 2012 should be Aruba’s year of nature conservation. Aruba Birdlife Conservation proposes that a National Conservation Master Plan be developed and implemented in an effort to save very important nature areas. Achieving such would guarantee a certain level of quality of Product Aruba and in turn guarantee a certain level of quality of life to all.

Aruba’s Arikok National Park, which is good for some 17% of the island’s surface, is a true jewel, but it does not reflect the complete variety of micro habitats to be found in Aruba. For instance, Aruba is internationally known for its 3 IBA’s, or Important Bird Areas, none of which are part of our National Park. These are the reef islands at the San Nicolas Bay area, Spanish Lagoon and Bubali Plas. While our national park is among the most arid of places on the island and its northern border with the Caribbean Sea can be quite hostile, the important bird areas are to its contrary characterized by their peaceful interplay between land and water which generates better opportunities for Aruba’s wildlife. Of the 224 bird species registered in Aruba, less than 25% of the species can be found in our national park.

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University of Aruba Students Participate in the AHATA Sponsored 10th Anniversary Coastal Zone Clean-up

Category General News     Date Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Aruba’s pristine shoreline got a hefty helping hand in staying that way this past Saturday morning, November 12, when nearly 1000 volunteers took to the beaches for the 10th anniversary edition of the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association Environmental Committee Coastal Zone Clean-up.

Keeping Aruba’s beaches clean is a 365-day-a-year job – the responsibility of everyone who enjoys Aruba’s premier natural resource. Fortunately, a number of island organizations stage clean-ups throughout the year, and the AHATA Environmental Coastal Zone Clean-up has grown to include a substantial number.   (more…)

Aruba in Style Final Fashion Show at Marriott H20asis Adult Pool

Category General News     Date Thursday, November 10th, 2011

On Sunday, November 6, the final fashion show of the Aruba In Style weekend was held at Aruba Marriott’s brand new adult pool H20asis.

With only a few weeks left for the official opening of Marriott’s newest addition to its $50 million dollar enhancements, guests had its first preview of the brand new adult pool H20asis last Sunday.

As one of Aruba In Style’s fashion events, Marriott’s outdoor pool was transformed into a tropical chic runway to present beautiful swimwear by Aqua di Lara and glamorous eye wear by Kok Optica featuring Emilio Pucci and Porshe. International fashion designers, celebrities, press and guests were present for this exclusive event and showed enthusiasm about the new adult’s only pool.

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