Archive for the 'Education' Category


Crystal Healing Workshop

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Bernadette Davis, Certified Crystal Healer and Reiki Master will hold a first ever Crystal Healing Workshop in Aruba at the MVC Eagle Beach Resort meeting room on Sunday, Nov 20th, 2011.
If you ever wondered how the powerful vibrations of crystals can keep your body in balance, and how they can heighten the atmosphere at home, [...]


UA Honors Island Future Leaders

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

The Student Leadership Awards were presented at the University of Aruba, UA, on September 1st, recognizing outstanding student leaders who significantly enhance learning inside and outside the classroom.
Each year the Office of Student Affairs with the Faculties of the UA coordinate the recognition of achievements by students and student organizations. Students, faculty members, and staff [...]


Michael Tchong inspires and challenges local students

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Aruban-born international trend spotter and tracker, Michael Tchong, was entrusted with a daunting task, that of speaking to local college students concerning their future.  Charisse Hoen-Daly, Coordinator Office of Student Affairs, University of Aruba, was the local official who conceived the special event in which three local schools, including the vocational high school, the teacher’s [...]


Museo Arqueologico Nacional Aruba unveils its Summer Vacation Program

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Aruba’s Archeological Museum unveiled its Summer Vacation Program recently presenting the public with a diverse array of youth-oriented activities.
Parents are hereby encouraged to enroll their children in order to broaden their horizons in the Summer and put the time spent on vacation to good use, into physical activity and cultural enrichment
The modern, state of the [...]


Artist Timothy Charles and a group of young artists to create a giant mural

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Aruba’s Archeological Museum revealed an ambitious artistic project coming into the parking lot of Kong Hing Supermarket located just across the street from the museum.
While the market donated the wall, local artist Timothy Charles was recruited by the museum to develop a mural, and execute it with the help of budding local artists from Oranjestad [...]


UA features Raymond Maduro

Sunday, February 20th, 2011

Local businessman Raymond Maduro was again the invited guest-speaker at the University of Aruba, the Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management Studies. He lectured the students on the concept of Timesharing and Tourism.
Maduro, and his visionary partners at the time, Tito Muyale and Dan Oduber, were pioneers of the budding Aruban Tourism Industry, when they [...]


The 5th annual dr Bryson pediatric symposium concludes with dinner at Amazonia

Sunday, October 31st, 2010

For the fifth year in a row Dr. J. R. Rajnherc has organised the annual Dr. Bryson pediatric symposium. It all started when Dr. Bryson was retired, reaching age 65, yet up until then none of the medical specialists has ever been honored while still well and alive, for his/her contributions to this island’s health [...]


El Gaucho staff members reflect on the subject of excellent service

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

While in reality, they could have written the handbook on Gracious and Efficient Service, staff members at El Gaucho take their nightly interaction with guests seriously, and spend time reflecting on the meaning of hospitality and on the optimal way to serve their many clients, at the onset of the restaurant’s thirty-fourth year in business.
Having [...]


Professional Pest Control Presented Bird Barrier, an exclusive partnership with the U.S.A largest Bird Control Company

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

As some hotels and restaurants are experiencing challenges with birds, who drop in to join guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner Professional Pest Control was called in for advice and help.
According to Managing Director Anthony Wever birds are becoming accustomed to the presence of humans and know exactly where to get access to easy meals [...]


Stichting Aruba Xavier offers an accredited high-school alternative

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Stichting Aruba Xavier Education offers help to students who find it hard to keep up with their on-line subjects, and prepare for the SATs or TOEFL exams on their own.
The not-for-profit foundation operates a classroom facility, on the second floor of the Dura building right off the Saski highway, where a full time tutor is [...]