Thought for Today: Whom the gods wish to destroy they first call promising – Cyril Connolly, British journalist-writer (1903-1974). Highlights in history on this date: 30 B.C. – Cleopatra of Egypt commits suicide by letting an asp bite her. 1526 – Suleiman I, Sultan of Turkey, defeats Hungarian army at battle of Mohacs, at [...]...
Competition To Take Place Oct. 1 – 4, 2014 At Sonesta Maho Beach Resort PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (Aug. 29, 2014) – The friendly island of St. Maarten is set to host the 42nd Central American and Caribbean Games Bodybuilding Championships taking place Oct. 1 – 4, 2014 at Sonesta Maho Beach Resort. The prestigious bodybuilding [...]...
Volunteers from the U.S. Forward Operating Location (USFOL) sponsored a school supply collection campaign throughout Curacao. The project was a partnership between the Curacao’s Ministry of Education, Goslinga Middle school administration and teachers, and the Stichting Studie Financiering Curacao (SSC) foundation. Together with USFOL members, Curacao’s Minister of Education, Irene Dick, and members...
Maybe you are not aware of the fact that the mussel season on Aruba is almost finished: the last batch will be flown in at the end of this month and Sunday, August 31th will be the last shipment of the healthy delicacy from Holland. Served in its traditional black pot and cooked the classic [...]...
Home shopping for first-time homebuyers it’s an exciting, but sometimes nerve-wracking experience. If you’re like others in the market for their first home, you probably have in mind exactly how your soon-to-be home will look. But it’s important not to fall into the bad decorating, clutter, and dirt-bare back yard equals bad-home trap. If you [...]...
Wine importing firm Pepia Est’s Raymond Kok and Rent a Chef’s Bas Kuurstra are a winning team. They will prove that beyond any doubt during the upcoming Food and Wine pairing event, which will be held on Friday, September 5 at cozy De Suikertuin restaurant in the Wilhelminastraat. During the evening three lovely white wines [...]...
ARUBA – Internet users around the world are preparing to participate in the fifth edition of the largest photo contest in the world, Wiki Loves Monuments 2014. Every year there are thousands of participants from dozens of different countries who upload their photographs of historical monuments and cultural heritage, in order to show the world [...]...
Thought For Today: Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else – Sir James Barrie, Scottish dramatist (1860-1937). Highlights in history on this date: 1834 – Sikhs capture Peshawar from British in India. 1854 – France and Britain occupy Piraeus after declaring blockade of Greece for attempting to attack Turkey. [...]...
MIX UP Mondays is back by popular demand, providing a platform for young talented and already established artists to show their discipline to the public. Just like the first edition, MIX UP Mondays is a collaboration of Jane PR and Cas di Cultura and will take place the 26th of May at 8:00 PM. [...]...
Palm Beach – A group of executives from the Marriott Surf Club recently mixed business with pleasure when it gathered over delicious food and wine at Amazonia for an evening with the resort’s Board of Directors, on the eve of the Annual Members Meeting, networking and forging professional and personal ties across the dinner table. [...]...
ARUBAVILLE IS THE NEXT BEST THING. It turned out gorgeous, and you are invited to eat, drink, and chill at Arubaville, on Bucutiweg 50, behind the airport. The former Marandi Restaurant reinvented itself courtesy of genius owners Marvin van Paridon and Addie Meijer. Jeanine, Addie’s wife was in charge of color coordination and Marvin’s sister [...]...
On Memorial Day morning in 2004 five U.S. armed forces veterans gathered on Eagle Beach at Costa Linda. The purpose of the gathering was to honor all those who had paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country. The simple ceremony has since become an annual event and has welcomed veterans from all [...]...
Thought For Today: Man is what he believes – Anton Chekhov, Russian author-dramatist (1860-1904). Highlights in history on this date: 1612 – Denmark takes the Swedish port of Elfsborg in the Kalmar War, and keeps it for five years while waiting for tribute from Sweden. 1822 – South American rebels commanded by Antonio Jose [...]...
Palm Beach – What started as a part time position, helping the check-ins at the Caribbean Palm Beach Resort every Saturday, turned into a twenty-five year career as Emelina, better known as Emy celebrated her anniversary at a special luncheon, hosted by management at the Asian Bistro on Palm Beach. Interim General Manager Astrid Muller [...]...
Malmok – Last week Friday Gold Coast organized a successful BBQ to welcome a range of highly respected journalists from the US. The different journalists represented are employed in all facets of journalism. From famous magazine´s like O, The Oprah Magazine, Men’s Journal, Maxim, Canadian Family and Women´s Adventure, to famous blogger and journalist Lee [...]...
Ten years ago, at Savino’s, I stole you away, on Valentine’s Day. Went for a walk around the block, I was in for a treat, damn you looked sweet! Kissed you that same night at the bus stop, Couldn’t keep my hands off you, nonstop! Without a doubt, “Before you head out, hook me up [...]...
ORANJESTAD – The countdown has begun for this evening’s Soul Beach affair with Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Ashanti and ‘N Fuzion. Tomorrow night will be the grand finale with Headliner Robin Thicke, SWV and Mystical Connection. Both events will be held at the Soul Beach Amphitheater (adjacent to Reflextions) in Oranjestad from 7 – 11 pm. [...]...
Thought For Today: Genius does what it must, talent does what it can – Edward Bulwer-Lytton, English author (1803-1873). Highlights in history on this date: 1430 – Joan of Arc is captured near Compiegne, France, by Burgundians, who sell her to the English. 1785 – Benjamin Franklin creates his own pair of bifocals. 1853 [...]...
Recently the Aruba Tourism Authority had the great pleasure of honoring two very nice couples, whom are loyal and friendly Visitors of Aruba, at the Marriott Ocean Club as Distinguished Visitors. The symbolic honorary titles are presented in the name of the Minister of Tourism as a token of appreciation to guests who visit Aruba [...]...
SAN FUEGO – On Saturday night May 24 Arikok National Park presents its third Movie Night at the Park this year, showing two documentaries with a focus on nature and the importance of nature conservation. During the upcoming movie night double episodes of the BBC Atlas of the Natural World – Wild South America series [...]...