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Changes to Aruba Online ED-Card Procedure Affecting Non-Resident Students

New Sustainability Fee and Updates to Aruba Online ED-Card for Travelers The Aruba Department of Immigration and AWSS (Aruba Web Services System) have introduced changes to the Aruba Online ED-Card process, including the implementation of a Sustainability Fee for...

Aruba-Venezuela Border to Remain Closed Until April 23, 2025

The border between Aruba and Venezuela, which has been closed since 2019, will remain shut for up to four more months, with a potential reopening no later than April 23, 2025. The prolonged closure stems from ongoing political disputes and logistical preparations to...

Hilton Aruba Hosts Elegant Evening Reception to Thank Local Partners and Celebrate Resort Enhancements

Team members of the Sales, Catering, and Marketing departments at the Hilton Aruba Resort & Casino recently put together a beautiful evening reception to thank partners from the local business community for their continuous support in 2024. Co-hosting the...
Aruba’s Excitement Grows as Euro 2024 Approaches

Aruba’s Excitement Grows as Euro 2024 Approaches

As the UEFA European Football Championship, commonly known as the Euro Cup, prepares to kick off in June 2024, a wave of excitement is sweeping across the globe, and the island of Aruba is no exception. Despite being thousands of miles away from the host country,...

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Aruba’s Gold Rush: A Boom and Bust Story

Aruba’s Gold Rush: A Boom and Bust Story

Aruba's history with gold is a rollercoaster ride of dreams, short-lived triumphs, and ultimate disappointment. It all started in 1725 when the Dutch West India Company sent Paulus Printz to explore Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire for minerals. While unsuccessful on the...

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Riches From Aruba: Old Papiamento

Riches From Aruba: Old Papiamento

Today in our Culture and History section, we bring you some more words from our old Papiamento. How many of them do you recognize? Perhaps you can use them and thus keep them alive in our culture. Angelus A prayer said in the morning at 6 o'clock, noon at 12 o'clock,...

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Lionfish: A Striking Threat to Aruba’s Paradise

Lionfish: A Striking Threat to Aruba’s Paradise

Aruba's underwater world is a vibrant tapestry of coral reefs teeming with colorful fish. But this paradise faces a growing threat: the invasive lionfish. Lionfish, with their distinctive zebra stripes and venomous spines, are native to the Indo-Pacific. Believed to...

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US Sanctions Freeze PDVSA’s Plans in Colombia

US Sanctions Freeze PDVSA’s Plans in Colombia

PDVSA's plans to collaborate with Colombia in gas supply have been frozen due to the recent sanctions imposed by the United States on Venezuela. Confidential letters reveal that the Venezuelan government had already approved funds to operate a gas pipeline and sign...

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Kite Surfing in Aruba: Where Adventure Meets Paradise

Kite Surfing in Aruba: Where Adventure Meets Paradise

Discover the Ultimate Kite Surfing Experience Aruba, a jewel in the Caribbean, is not just about pristine beaches and swaying palm trees; it's also a kite surfer's dream destination. If you're seeking the perfect blend of adventure and paradise, look no further than...

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