Percy Irausquin, Aruba’s famous designer based in The Netherlands won the prestigious Dutch Designer of the Year for 2008! After competing with many other fashion designers, Percy received the coveted title and award which also features additional prizes such free Dom Perignon Champagne AND Porsche for a year.

Louella Brezovar was recently promoted to Hotel Manager at the Aruba Marriot resort & Stellaris Casino. Two years ago Louella joined the Aruba Marriott as Resident Manager, after working as Director of Operations at the Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino.

Mr. Hugo Themen, Aruban Amateur Weightlifter will be inducted in the “Pan American Masters Hall of Fame” during the 22nd annual Pan American Masters Weightlifting Championship held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mr. Themen has is the first Aruban athlete to be inducted. Mr. Themen will receive his nomination plaque alongside other international athletes during the official ceremony night held during the week of the 10th till the 13th of July.