Archive for May, 2011


Zxavierra Hoek enjoys a Holy Communion party at Amazonia Churrascaria

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

Zxavierra Hoek, a student of Rosario College, enjoyed her first Holy Communion ceremony at the church of San Francisco in Oranjestad.
Immediately after the mass service, members of the extended Hoek-Fluonia family congregated at Amazonia Churrascaria on Palm Beach for a lively party that was also attended by Minister Benny Zievinger, over fresh salads and grilled-to-perfection [...]


Elizair Pourier and Dolph Paesch are top performers at the Radisson

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

The first award ceremony for the year was held in one of the resort’s banquet rooms, around a perfectly-set lunch table, in an intimate and festive ambiance.
General Manager Rob Smith explained that the winners for Colleague of the Month for January and February, 2011, Elizair Pourier & Dolph Paesch, were decided by management and colleagues [...]


The International Aids Candlelight Memorial held at Palm Beach Plaza Mall

Monday, May 16th, 2011

A solemn and emotive candlelight memorial was organized by the Women’s Club of Aruba at the Palm Beach Plaza Mall titled Touching Lives, joining communities around the world in the largest grassroots movement against HIV and Aids.
On the program a short introduction of emcee Lillian Martis, a welcome address by the president of the Women’s [...]


U.S. Dairy Export Council in collaboration with the U.S. Meat Export Federation educates and entertains Food & Beverage Professionals on the Island

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

While sixty people were expected more than one-hundred showed for an evening of fellowship, tastes and trends at the Westin Resort & Casino ballroom.
Elizabeth Wunderlick, the Caribbean Manager for U.S. Meat, a repeat guest on the island and a very popular lady among local chefs, invited some of her friends, from Dairy, Pork and Wine [...]


Win a Suzuki Swift GLX Sport, courtesy of the Casino at the Radisson

Sunday, May 15th, 2011

The Casino at the Radisson unveiled its second car, awarding slot machine and table game players with a chance to drive away with a set of stylish new wheels, at the end of 10 weeks, on July 23rd.
The first car was raffled off by the Casino at the Radisson on April 24th, when a Suzuki [...]


Managers’ Outing Recognizes La Cabana’s Champions

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

An informal Golf & Karaoke outing landed the department heads and managers of La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club at Divi Links for an entertaining golf clinic.
Having enjoyed the Donald Ross Feel Golf School, at The Links Golf Learning Center, the crew went on to put for a while and apply the lessons taught by [...]


Amazonia Churrascaria proud to host First Communion Celebrations

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Dillan D.D. Maduro, surrounded by loving family members, mom Daisy, dad Erwin and brother Dwayn, celebrated his 1st Holy Communion at Amazonia Churrascaria. The cute student of Colegio Pastor Kranwinkel, reports the impressive ceremony took place at the church of Paradera, where he participated in the mass service for the first time.
The party over lunch [...]


Bluegreen — a leading provider of Colorful Places to Live and Play — Recognizes Excellence

Friday, May 13th, 2011

During a warm and informal award ceremony, Julian Chance, Bluegreen Properties NV Director, at La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club, talked about the achievements of his company’s top performers, praising the results registered at the end of December, at the conclusion of the 4th quarter and at the closing of the fiscal year 2010.
Johan Arends [...]


O Aruba Coming to the Renaissance Mall

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

A unique cultural exhibit by the National Archeological Museum will be opening at the Renaissance Mall on May 18th, offered in collaboration with Meta Corp., the mall’s parent company. Titled O Aruba, the exhibit’s name echoes some of the lyrics of the island’s national anthem ‘O Aruba, nos Baranca ta stima,’ which declares the love [...]


Gio Maduro Enjoys a surprise party at Amazonia Churrascaria

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

Gio who celebrated his 36th birthday, was pleasantly surprised when he walked into Amazonia Churrascaria’s private banquet room and found his smiling and clapping family members. Wife Lily Dirks organized a surprise party with some help from daughters Lynnoush and Gillany, in honor of the big day. The family had a great time sampling all [...]