Archive for December, 2009


Divi Resorts enjoy an elegant Employee Christmas Party

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Almost one-thousand employees of Divi Resorts lifted their colorful glowing champagne flutes up to toast the performance of last year and give thanks to it bounty and its challenges, welcoming the brand new year with hope and anticipation, at the beautifully decorated Renaissance Convention Center, during the company’s year end gala. Employees of Divi Village, [...]


Juan & Tatiana celebrated their wedding in Aruba

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Juan Martin Sonensein & Tatiana Melissa enjoyed a lovely wedding day as they celebrated their nuptials in Aruba among family members and friends.
Juan, son of Carlos & Myrtha Sonensein, long time residents of Aruba and proud members of the Argentinean and the Jewish communities here met his future wife while studying in the USA.
Having tied [...]


Year End Awards at Professional Pest Control

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Professional Pest Control associates enjoyed a well-deserved Christmas brunch celebration at La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club, Captain’s Table Restaurant, over a delicious buffet of holiday favorites.
During this event, company management took time to distinguish high-achieving employees for their considerable efforts in the past twelve month.
Xiomara Henriquez and Frank Meade were lauded for their 10 [...]


Radisson guests enjoy fashion by the pool

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

On Saturday afternoon, guests of the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa enjoyed a poolside fashion show, by New York designer Imani Alexander showing off her Ceola Holiday 2010 collection.
The Ceola collection resort-wear was inspired by the designer’s extensive travels. She spent two weeks last year on the island and loved it. Fine silks from [...]


Rotary International Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Charity

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

The President of the Rotary International Club Diego Frankel announced the start of the 10th annual Rotary Golf Tournament, a sold-out event at Tierra del Sol, on Saturday.
The tournament collected funds for the local Autism foundation, for a Teen Pregnancy project, and for the recently launched Dress a Child initiative, in conjunction with other Service [...]


Marisela debuts her official single & video clip

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Marisela one of the island’s best loved rock divas is conducting a free concert at Hard Rock Café, Palm Beach Centre on December 16th, starring her band Aquarius.
Marisela has been playing on the island for the past seven year, and while performing at popular bars and cafes, she has also been writing some original material, [...]


Gilbert Berlinski passed away

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

In his lifetime he was a dedicated husband, father and friend and an active member of the Jewish community of Aruba. Gilbert was born on the island on August 30th,1951. He attended Colegio Arubano and upon graduation went to Rochester Institute of Technology where he earned a bachelor’s degree.
Together with his wife Sharon he raised [...]


Students Celebrate the Upcoming Holidays

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

The Colegio Bon Bini school students celebrated the upcoming Christmas holidays at the Grand Caribbean Ballroom, Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa with a festive gathering attended by the teaching staff and all kids. The menu, created by executive chef Hector Espinoza, and served by resort managers and banquet staff featured all seasonal favorites including [...]


Distinguished visitors at Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

A joyous occasion at Pure Beach, Divi Phoenix Beach Resort, brought together repeat visitors Ronald & Eugenia Olson, from Pennsylvenia, who have been coming here for the past 12 years, and Roger & Rosemary Richard from Massachusetts, who have been returning to the island for the past 14 years.
Upon their arrival at Pure Beach, they [...]


Adelma & Burkhardt celebrate their wedding

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Adelema, from Venezuela and Burkhardt, from Germany, tied the knot at Tierra del Sol at an elegant sunset wedding in the presence of more than 50 international guests.
The lovely couple, now living in Germany enjoyed a beautiful blessings ceremony to steel pan music background music, followed by a cocktail reception, and plated gourmet dinner at [...]