The fifteen year old BMX biker Zaitheyl Soekandar was recently added to the Wall of Fame in Paseo Herencia Shopping Mall. The Wall of Fame showcases young athletes who demonstrate their talent, determination and tenacity to attain a medal winning status in international sports competitions. Zaitheyl got a place on the wall next to windsurfer Sarah Quita Offringa, swimmers Jordy Groters, Jemal Le Grand, Daniella van den Berg, Allyson Ponson and synchronized swimmers Kyra Hoevertsz and Anouk Eman.

The Aruba Airport Authority would like to advise the general public that the construction activities at the arrival terminal and within the Non-US plaza area have started. Due to the constructions, certain airline ticket offices have been temporarily moved to the first floor next to the cashier’s office.

Recently Mrs. Lorraine Perry was honored celebrating her 50th consecutive visits to Aruba. The celebration took place at the Costa Linda Beach Resort in the company of honorable members of parliament Mrs. Clarisca Velasquez and Mr. Chris Dammers President of the Tourism Committee of the Aruban Parliament and family members.

Local artist Belinda de Veer will host a exclusive art exhibition and fundraising event tonight, Thursday June 27th, at L’America Gallery. The exhibition showcases over twenty paintings, featuring some of the work she created over the past ten years. This special exhibition is open to all audiences and will a unique opportunity for art collectors to obtain Belinda’s work at a great price.

Island artist Stephanie Croes captured the fashion statements of wedding dresses over a period of time and created six different stamps featuring marriage gowns. These stamps are available at Post Aruba for 2.00 florin each.

Santa Rosa is proud of our agriculturists and horticulturists who, despite the drought are able to supply our hotels and restaurants with local products of high quality. They are also amazed at the large number of young people who are adopting this lovely profession and taking Agriculture, Livestock and Fishery to the next level.

If you are looking for something new and fun to do while vacationing in Aruba, than you may want to try touring with Segway Tours. It's a new concept that was started last year and quickly ranked #4 of 50 real attraction on Aruba. Better yet it is easy and fun for all ages.

Papiamento has been spoken since the colonization of Aruba sometime ago in the early 17 century and has been declared as official language only in May 2003. After more than half a century a commission has started to make the native or creole tongue the official language. It was being debated if Papiamento is a dialect or really a language.

A group of 44 leatherback sea turtles hatchlings broke free from their nest and made their way to the sea.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization has been organizing the annual Sustainable Tourism Conference for the 14th year. For this year’s conference they asked Ewald Biemans, the owner of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts, to share his best environmental practices.

Team Aruba dominated the Extreme Pro Stock the entire weekend at the American Drag Race League spring drag races. In the first qualifying pass they posted a time which remained on top for the rest of the weekend. In this interview Trevor Eman gives his vision on the race and the performances of his team.

In the sport of swimming, Aruba athletes have attained a higher level proficiency. During the international swim competition held in Chile, Aruba team earned a total of 8 medals. For the upcoming CARIFTA championship Aruba's team will be traveling to Jamaica to compete.