Archive for September, 2011


Radisson conducts a definitive environmental cleaning

Friday, September 30th, 2011

The Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa recruited over forty volunteers to help scour the portion of the coastline from Arashi beach to the California dunes, just below the lighthouse.
The crew wearing We Are The Community tee-shirts collected marine debris washed ashore as well as general waste into large trash bags, to be discarded by [...]


Wedding Bells at Amazonia Churrascaria

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Vanessa A. Jansen and Etienne G Chatlein got married on Sept 29th, celebrating their nuptials at Amazonia Churrascaria, surrounded by more than 40 family members and friends. The marriage was witnessed by godmother Rhona Dijkhoff and godfather Edward Geerman, who report the love birds truly deserve eternal happiness and marital bliss.
It was a perfect party, [...]


World Tourism Day 2011 Commemorated at La Cabana

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

The Green, Health & Safety Committee took it upon itself to organize an interesting and educational World Tourism Day 2011 at La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club.
The heart of the celebration revolved around the Chit Chat Cafeteria, says Rosanne Roy, Associate Relations Manager. Additionally, the Activities Department of the resort scheduled a slew of entertaining [...]


Gloria Vega is the Recipient of the First Annual Malmberg Family Award

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

The University of Aruba, the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies, FHTMS, is proud to announce that Gloria Vega is the winner of the first annual competition, vying for the Malmberg Family award of excellence.
The family, in conjunction with the university, decided to establish an annual contest for the best defended thesis, presented by [...]


Sun and Moon Expressions at the Westin Aruba Art Gallery

Monday, September 26th, 2011

An exhibition of two local artist Jeanne Ecury and Harold Bronswinkel opened this weekend at the Westin Aruba Art Gallery curated by gallery-owners Jan en eefje van der Straten.
Both artists have exhibited before as solo painters and in a group, they even shared a previous art exhibition at Cas Di Cultura, a few years ago.
Inspired [...]


International Peace Day Commemorated in Aruba with the help of Generous Sponsors

Monday, September 26th, 2011

About one-hundred students from two elementary schools, Pieter Boer in San Nicolas and Pius X in Oranjestad, were guests of Fundacion Respeta Bida, Semper Corda, at the Wilhelmina Park in the gardens surrounding the Anne Frank statue. The purpose of the gathering was to educate students on the significance of peace and to make them [...]


Johnsons Enterprises Hosts a New Logo and Web Site Launch

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

Johnson’s enterprises one of Aruba oldest and most well-established family-owned businesses hosted a lovely sunset cocktail party at the Surfside Marina in honor of its new logo and website launch.
The party was hosted by Yvonne Johnson, Director-Owner, and both her adult children, Ian Lejuez, Operations Manager and Stephanie Lejuez, Manager.
While the family welcomed their guests [...]


Surinam Airways serving the Aruba Community

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

Surinam Airways needs no introduction in Aruba. The friendly carrier has been serving the island for a few years earning a reputation as the affordable carrier to Aruba.
While the airline always offers the same warm and friendly service, it now boasts a very convenient schedule with a Sunday departure from Aruba, permitting locals a head-start [...]


Windows on Aruba hosts a memorable Riedel Glassware Dinner

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

The dinner tables at Windows on Aruba were glimmering and shimmering with a great number of stylish and contemporary, highly polished Riedel glassware, ready to quantum leap patrons’ enjoyment of wine, when poured into the properly-designed wine glass.
Executive Chef Zeilstra and Restaurant Manager Marco van der Linde did a fantastic job preparing great dishes and serving [...]


Open Team Selection performs, the public is invited

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

On Saturday September 24 at 10.30 am The Barracudas Synchro Club will feature its own Open Team Selection, showing off their amazing synchronized swimming routine at the Olympic Pool in Savaneta.
The Open Team Selection is made up of athletes who live in Aruba and love Aruba and will proudly represent the island during the Pan [...]