Archive for December, 2010


PwC Shares the Joy, Hosting its Traditional Year End Celebration.

Friday, December 31st, 2010

On Thursday, one day ahead of New Year’s Eve, PwC put on its traditional parking lot celebration with fireworks, music and dancing, over cocktails, olie bollen and hors d’oeuvres.
The party took off in an intimate format as all PwC associates congregated early in the afternoon to listen to Grupo Di Betico, who delivered a stellar [...]


Happy Birthday David Coster

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

A festive birthday celebration for David Coster unfolded at Ruth’s Chris steakhouse at the Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. David enjoyed the company of his beautiful wife Jenn, best friend, Justin Carson, also known as Primo, and his mom Rona Coster, over sizzling, delicious prime steaks and cocktails. The restaurant crew lavished their attention on [...]


De Palm Tours Champions Environmental Cleaning

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

De Palm Tours, Aruba’s largest tour and bus company performed a much-needed public service on December 24th, when it asked its members of management, employees and their family members to volunteer their time for a clean-up of the island’s charming Boca Cura and the North-Eastern coast.
The wind-swept area which is toured daily by island visitors [...]


At the Radisson Albert Cruz is manager of the third quarter

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

At the end of a recent managers’ get-together and gift exchange at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa, General Manager Rob Smith conducted an informal award ceremony praising three very-deserving managers, nominated to the Manager of the Third Quarter award.
Chef Anthony Martinus nominated by Executive Chef Hector Espinoza, Pool & Beach Manager Randell Boekhouder [...]


Gift Exchange at the Radisson

Monday, December 27th, 2010

Department Heads and Managers got together for an entertaining gift exchange at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa. The event was nicely catered by the resort’s Food & Beverage department and enjoyed the spirit of mutual appreciation and camaraderie.
General Manager Rob Smith thanked his hard working crew for assisting in the resort’s refresh this [...]


Kimberly Martin Wins a Cool Jackpot

Sunday, December 26th, 2010

Kimberly Martin, a guest of the Riu Palace, enjoyed a bit of gaming between the holidays, resulting in a $5.000 jackpot. She was playing the IGT Triple Diamond when the spinning wheels stopped and the bells started ringing. Casino Hostess Jolanda Salas, paid the jackpot and reports Kimberly’s eye lit up at the thought of [...]


The Casino at the Radisson rewards patrons with cash prizes

Saturday, December 25th, 2010

The Casino at the Radisson Aruba, Resort, Casino & Spa hosted a number of events over the holidays including a Pre- Christmas Poker Tournament, a lively edition of the weekly Slot Tournament and a mega Boxing Day Poker Tournament.
Just before Christmas, on Thursday, December 23rd, a pot of $2,900 was split upon the request of [...]


Chevrolet Toys for Joy Redefines the Spirit of Christmas

Friday, December 24th, 2010

When Chevrolet Toys for Joy announced the annual campaign, it got the community involved. More than 500 gifts were purchased in the span of 30 days, toys destined to brighten up the holidays for kids of lesser means. In return generous toy-buyers were rewarded with a raffle ticket to participate in a car give-away, courtesy [...]


Cool Casino BlackJack Tournament, Awards Cool Cash & Lots of Fun

Friday, December 24th, 2010

Locals and visitors enjoyed BlackJack action at Cool Casino when the Christmas Edition of the tournament unfolded with more than 100 guests in attendance.  Top winners Ali Fakih, Vincent Champ and Mireila Wever shared the bulk of the generous $10,000 pot, while finalists Meredith Eckmeyer, Narciso Geerman, Andres Tromp and Linda Dirks who also battled [...]


Medical professionals enjoy dinner at El Gaucho

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

The clinic of Dr van Leeuwen hosted a pre-holiday dinner at El Gaucho featuring the restaurant’s award winning cuisine and warm hospitality. Office colleagues raised their glass in honor of the past months and in anticipation of what the future may bring, feasting over plentiful platters of signature El Gaucho specialties.