Despite not reaching the final, Zaithyel being the youngest racer, goes home from this learning experience determined to improve himself.
Continue reading "%s"“Slavery imagined”, an exposition by the Aruba National Library, presented during the month of March
The exposition, a production of the University of Amsterdam, focuses on the history of slavery and will prove interesting and enlightening from young to old.
Continue reading "%s"Aruba’s first protestant church, now a historical landmark, to undergo renovation with the help of fundraising
With the help of a foundation created for this very purpose, the landmark building is to be converted into a nondenominational chapel available to all beliefs. Over the course of a few months, the old church will have some media exposure to help reach the estimated funds needed to restore the building to its original glory.
Continue reading "%s"Long time guest of Aruba introduces cousin to the island for the first time
Carolyn’s cousin, Sonny, was gifted his first trip to Aruba on his 59th birthday. He and his wife were treated to a fabulous mid-winter vacation on the tropical island, including a shore side dinner, accommodations and even a cake during their dinner.
Continue reading "%s"Aruban athletes training intensively in preparation for the Tenth South American Games X to be held in Chile
Aruba will be represented in Beach Volleyball and Long Jump by these dedicated athletes during the South American Games.
Continue reading "%s"The Wilhelms, dedicated island guests, visiting Aruba since 1972
What started as a Caribbean escape for one couple has developed into a family tradition over the span of three generations.
Continue reading "%s"Aruban youth and Boston Red Sox shortstop, Xander Bogaerts, honorable role model for island youth
Xander Bogaerts, Aruba’s athletic hero, has already accomplished more than anyone his age might, with his debut on the Boston Red Sox roster, official knighthood and a Royal meeting to top it off.
Continue reading "%s"Aruba delegation earns qualification for the Youth Olympic Games to take place in China this year
The 2014 North American Windsurf Championships proved to be both testing and educational, but the Aruban windsurfers secured their qualification for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) taking place August this year.
Continue reading "%s"February 21: International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day is annually celebrated on February 21. The goal of this day is to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. Aruba celebrates this day with an informative lecture about the History of List of Words and Papiamento Dictionary from 1829 till now in the Aruba National Library.
Continue reading "%s"Official groundbreaking for condominium project within the former Lago colony in Aruba
Serena Residence, a vision of islander Glenn Briesen, will be sitting on a cliff overlooking Roger’s Beach with easy access to the beach.
Continue reading "%s"Aruba Barracudas Synchro Club return from Curacao with several gold medals
The Aruban athletes competed against the Curacao athletes at the Bennie Leito Pool and eared gold medals in multiple categories.
Continue reading "%s"XPO 1880, an exhibit of Aruba’s heritage compiled and presented by schoolchildren, on display at Aruba Historical Museum
This study on Aruban history and culture was designed to keep island youth interested in their antecedents and cultural heritage.
Continue reading "%s"Paintings by island artist, Franco Koolman, bedeck the walls of Aruba’s Monument Foundation
The collection, dedicated to Aruba’s important historical structures, form a part of the Monument Foundation’s efforts to rescue and restore Aruba’s important landmark structures.
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