In a world filled with stress and tension, finding moments of genuine laughter can feel like a rare treasure. But what if laughter wasn't just a reaction to something funny? What if it could be a deliberate practice, a tool for improving mental well-being? Enter...
Paradise Progress, or Priced Out? Secrets Hotel and the Looming Shadow of Gentrification in San Nicolas
San Nicolas, Aruba, once a bustling hub for industry, has faced economic challenges in recent years. However, a glimmer of hope emerged with the announcement of the luxurious Secrets Hotel, promising hundreds of rooms and potential economic revival. While this...
World Seagrass Day – Protection of this crucial ecosystem is essential
On March 1st, we celebrate World Seagrass Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of seagrasses and the need to conserve them. Seagrasses are underwater plants that grow in coastal waters on surfaces around the world and certainly in Aruba. They...
USWNT Stunned by Mexico in Shocking 2-0 Defeat at CONCACAF W Gold Cup
In a major upset, the US Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) fell to a surprising 2-0 defeat against Mexico in the group stage of the 2024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup. This marks only the second time in history the USWNT has lost to their North American rivals, with the...
Longtime Dream Realized: Bill May to Make Historic Debut as Male Artistic Swimmer at Paris Olympics
After years of advocating for inclusivity and battling exclusion, artistic swimmer Bill May is finally set to achieve his lifelong dream of competing at the Olympics. A rule change in December 2022, allowing up to two men per team, paves the way for May's historic...
NATO Rejects Troop Deployment in Ukraine, Despite Macron’s Suggestion
BRUSSELS, Feb 27 (AP): NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has reiterated the alliance's stance against deploying combat troops to Ukraine, contradicting a recent suggestion by French President Emmanuel Macron. Stoltenberg emphasized that while NATO allies provide...
Gaza on the Brink of Famine: Desperate Measures Amidst Limited Aid Access
Gaza's residents, especially those in the isolated north, are teetering on the edge of famine. The UN warns of a "catastrophic" lack of food, with children going hungry for days and malnutrition rates exceeding critical thresholds. Aid convoys are struggling to reach...
Tobago Oil Spill Spreads Across Caribbean, Reaching Bonaire and Raising Concerns for Aruba and Curaçao
An oil spill originating from a capsized barge near Tobago has spread across the Caribbean Sea, reaching Bonaire and raising concerns for nearby islands like Aruba and Curaçao. The incident, first reported in early February 2024, has already caused significant damage...
Mystery and Despair: Violent Scene Unraveled on Missing American Couple’s Yacht in Grenada
A chilling atmosphere of mystery surrounds the disappearance of an American couple, Kathy Brandel and Ralph Hendry, whose yacht, Simplicity, was found abandoned off the coast of St. Vincent. Allegedly hijacked by escaped prisoners from Grenada, the couple's fate...
Aruba Bank and Impact Blue Collaborate to Promote Circular Economy Education in Schools
Aruba Bank and Impact Blue extend their gratitude to the schools across Aruba that welcomed their Circular Economy presentations, marking a significant step in fostering sustainability awareness among the island's youth. Throughout January and February, a series of...