Archive for December, 2009


PricewaterhouseCoopers escorts the old year out

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Let’s Celebrate and Move On, said the invitation summoning office staff, clients, friends and family members to the parking lot at the heart of town as PricewaterhouseCoopers staged a fun yearend affair with Papito Raphael, Long Roy & Chicho Kock, concocting a Molotov cocktail of music and dance.
Senior partner Edsel Lopez wished his guests new [...]


Enjoy friends, food and wine at Casa Tua Pizzeria, Arawak Gardens Palm Beach

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Welcome to Aruba’s original Pizzeria, Casa Tua at Arawak Gardens, in the heart of Palm Beach.
Owners Victor, Gregory and Daveed, two-generations of food fanatics, used their culinary gifts to blend the simplicity of the classic Pizzaria with the freshness of fine Mediterranean restaurants.
Their reward is popularity, as Casa Tua has been a long-time favorite with [...]


The Managers Cocktail Party at the Radisson

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Palm Beach — Cocktail parties are excellent at bringing people together and thus General Manager Rob Smith hosted his first managers cocktail party this week at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa serving cocktails at Mira Solo Martini Bar paired with delicious hors d hoeuvres and tasty bites.
The guest-list included resort guests and resort [...]


Holiday cheer at Amazonia

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

The friendly Amazonia carvers and waiters spread holiday cheer this week as many locals and visitors celebrating the season with family members and friends, dropped in for delicious food, free flowing libations and festive ambiance.
The restaurant’s decorations this year by visual specialist Greg Larmonie were creatively composed from tradition white lights and gold tinsel, entwined [...]


Ventanas del Mar enjoys popularity during the holiday

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

The now fully renovated Ventanas del Mar restaurant hosted a great number of elegant country-club celebrations in honor of the upcoming holidays. A group of colleagues from one of the government offices enjoyed a wonderful dinner prepared by Executive Chef Jim Roosman, served under the watchful eye of General Manager Martin Haselhoef.
Ventanas del Mar restaurant [...]


New Generation slot machines at Cool Casino

Monday, December 28th, 2009

The latest generation of video slot machines just arrived at Cool Casino. While the casino is relatively new on the Palm Beach strip, Director Marc Charley reports that it has just undergone a total make-over of the gaming floor, and players will be amazed at the variety of new machines, including progressives and video poker [...]


A special wish from PricewaterhouseCoopers, may peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through.

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

The office team at PricewaterhouseCoopers enjoyed a special Christmas lunch at Chez Matilde Grand Old House Restaurant. Partner Edsel Lopez reflected on the true meaning of the holiday when he touched on the religious aspect of the day as well as the social component, bringing people together, in forgiving, loving and charitable state of mind.
Lopez [...]


Secret Santa visits Radisson

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

The Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa managers congregated at the resort’s rooftop penthouse suite to exchange gifts and informally celebrate the season.
General Manager Rob Smith welcomed his department heads and thanked them for the warm reception he’s received since October, when he assumed the general manager’s position at the hotel. Smith went on to [...]


Tiger Taekwondo enjoys time out at Tierra del Sol

Friday, December 25th, 2009

Tiger Taekwondo one of Aruba’s most popular martial art schools celebrated the holidays under the stars in the garden banquet area of Tierra del Sol, with a dinner buffet catered by Ventanas del Mar Restaurant. The delicious meal was paired with cocktails from the open bar, contributing to an evening of no kicking, no punching [...]


Sagicor hosts a holiday party

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

The local branch of Sagicor Financial Corporation, a company providing financial services in the Caribbean, enjoyed the now fully renovated Ventanas del Mar restaurant when it hosted an elegant country-club celebration in honor of forty-five company employees. Executive Chef Jim Roosman, orchestrated a festive holiday buffet served by General Manager Martin Haselhoef and his crew, [...]