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.
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The first Leatherback Sea Turtle nest of 2013 in Aruba has hatched
A group of 44 leatherback sea turtles hatchlings broke free from their nest and made their way to the sea.
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Owner of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts invited as keynote speaker at the 14th annual Sustainable Tourism Conference
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.
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This week’s Jazz special at LG Smith Steak and Chop House
Every Saturday is Jazz night at LS Smith Steak and Chop House where saxophonist ‘El Prove’ plays relaxing jazz music during your dinner. This week’s dinner special is Certified Angus beef including a glass of wine for only $49.
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Team Aruba wins first race in the American Drag Race League
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.
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