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News
Briefs for April 1-30, 2000
Aruba to U.S.A. - Now a domestic flight! As of this passed Monday, 17th April 2000, all flights with destination to the U.S.A. are being considered domestic flights when making use of the U.S. pre-clearance facilities in Aruba. This is due to the inauguration of the permanent INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) and U.S. customs departments at the Queen Beatrix 2000 airport. Aruba is one among very few non-U.S. destinations (Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands and Canada) to offer this service to American passengers. This will facilitate the travel experience for the passenger, since he will now be able to land in the U.S., pick-up his suitcase and go home, eliminating the need to go through immigration and customs.
On 30th April - the Queens Birthday - the first annual International Fierljeppen competition will be held in Aruba. At Eetcafé The Paddock, more then 40 participants, consisting of Arubans, tourists, and Dutchmen will be competing for various trophies. Although this is a very popular sport in the Netherlands (especially in "Friesland") it took some getting used to in Aruba to pronounce "fierljeppen." The rules of the game have been adapted to the location: Unlike the Netherlands, canals do not exist in Aruba, so jumps will be made in the sea, where divers will try to accurately measure the distances covered by each participant. All participants will be notified through Friesland's Fierljeppen organization's publications on the techniques used and allowed. The first jumps will start at exactly 12:00 PM with the
last jump at 6:00 PM. One and all is invited to witness this very typical Dutch sport at Eetcafé The Paddock
For the sixth consecutive year, the Special Events Department of the Aruba Tourism Authority together with the Bartenders Association of Aruba are once again organizing the Bartenders Contest. This event has become particularly popular, attracting a large crowd. The event will take place on April 28th, 2000 at the Alhambra Festival Plaza. The competition will start at exactly 8:00 PM and will conclude at 12:00 AM. The participating bartenders, will be representatives of hotels, restaurants and bars in Aruba. The winning drink will be titled the "Millennium Drink of Aruba," which will serve to represent Aruba during the International ALAB competition in Santo Domingo. The public will have the opportunity to taste each participating drink against a very reduced price. Climax (popular local band) will also be performing until 1:00 AM, to celebrate the sixth anniversary of this competition. For more information about the Bartenders Contest 2000, you
can contact Mr. Chido Henriquez at the Aruba
Tourism Authority.
Cuba's Cookin' also features excellent live music with a trio singing Boleros, Traditional, Son, Cha Cha Cha, and La Trova. A visit to Cuba's Cookin' is more than a great dining experience, it's a real party à la Habana'! Menu Highlights include: Palomilla Steak,
Ropa Vieja, Lechon (Pork) Asado, Click
here for more information.
Ms. Universe Aruba presents
Wardrobe To those who forgot: Tamara was born in New Zealand, she spent one year there, then moved to Italy, where she lived for thirteen years, before settling in Aruba, which is Jeanette, Tamara's mother’s birthplace. Her dad is Italian. Exactly thirty years ago, he met Tamara's mother, herself a former Miss Aruba, while traveling the world. Tamara is currently the Purchasing Agent at ABB Lummus -
thanks Boss, for allowing the pretty one time off. She speaks five languages, she
understands Dutch and Portuguese. Having graduated ISA, she lived in the U.S. for four
years where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Management along
with a minor in Spanish from Florida Southern College in Lakeland. A 23-year-old Virgo,
Tamara's goals in life include earning a Master’s degree in Marketing Research. Her
long term desire is to ultimately own a business consulting firm on Aruba. [courtesy of Rona Coster]
Aruba Jazz and Latin Music
Festival cancelled
$AVE in Aruba!
Selected News courtesy of ATA Newsletter
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