Archive for February, 2009


Happy Birthday Douglass At the Heart of a Great Party at Cuba’s Cookin’

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

After considering all of the possibilities, publisher and restaurateur Douglass Markus reports there was really only one option, when the world as he  knew it came crashing down and he was too confuse to know what else to do . . . throwing a spectacular fun party sounded right, alleviating his predicament, as he just [...]


Mark Hollanders is Manager of the Year for the Radisson

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

The Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa paid homage to its top achievers from among its managers on Friday, at a special dinner party hosted at Texas De Brazil and attended by the resort’s executive committee.
The short ceremony was emceed by General Manager Gary Jutz and distinguished sous chef Mark Hollanders as Manager of the [...]


Visitors Shirley and Jim win the jackpot

Friday, February 27th, 2009

The Awg 5,000 top bingo prize for a full card was split two ways with Awg 2,500 for Shirley and Awg 2,500 for Jim, both island visitors staying at the Quality apartments.
Bingo was organized by Friends of the Handicapped on Thursday at the Renaissance Conference Center. Ten games were featured with prizes ranging from Awg [...]


FOH host charity Bingo

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

On Thursday February 26th, Friends of the Handicapped, FOH, is hosting a charity bingo at the Renaissance Conference Center at 8 p.m. Tickets are Awg 20 / $12, and will be on sale from 5 p.m.
Ten games will be featured with prizes ranging from Awg 250 to Awg 750 for each game. The last [...]


Amazonia Valentine’s give away

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Valentine’s Day delivered excellent food in a romantic atmosphere combined with surprises, then Amazonia Churrascaria also rewarded lovers having sumptuous dinner at the Brazilian-styled steakhouse with gift certificates were handed out at a small gathering, and Maira Ras got a certificate for two entitling her to come back to Amazonia Churrascaria for dinner. Jurraine Tiel [...]


Fund Raising Happy Jump Hour with Le Grove

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Attorneys Lincoln Gomez and Andin Bikker welcomed friends and clients to a happy jump hour with Le Groove, on their new office parking lot Friday, helping fundraise for the Red Cross Aruba. Gomez & Bikker is an international law firm, providing a complete assistance to its clients including banks, lessees and other financiers, businesses, governments, [...]


Kiwanis host masquerade ball

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

The Kiwanis of Palm Beach organized a terrific Masquerade Ball at the Renaissance Convention Center on Friday. The ball was entertained by Oreo and band leader Claudius Philips, winner of the 2009 Calypso and Road March Competition and Robert Jean D’or and his Solo Banda Show.
The evening poured premium cocktails, and featured delicious food, [...]


Aruba’s grand parades dazzle with color and music

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

The last weekend of Carnival exceeded all expectation as the St Nicholas parade featured 4,500 revelers in 20 colorful groups, leaving the staging area at 12:20 p.m., a bit delayed due to a surprise rain shower.
The tail of the parade arrived back at the stadium after 8 p.m. having delivered music, dance and excitement to [...]


J’ouvert Morning revelers enjoy a great pajama parade

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Carnival’s official opening parade in San Nicholas unfolded from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the morning, taking off from the Sports Park and circulating the entire town, waking residents up in honor of Carnival 2009’s last weekend of festivities.
Thousands of revelers most of them in pajamas, sporting curlers, carrying chamber pots, wrapped in robes, [...]


Juan Camilo spreads his wings

Friday, February 20th, 2009

The team of Professional Pest Control gathered to wish Juan Camilo success in his future undertakings as he is leaving the company to pursue his ambition to operate his own business, in a related pest control field.
Managing Director Anthony Wever praised Juan Camilo’s dedication and commitment which when it was paired with his keenness to [...]