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Dutch Government Releases Decision on Transparency in Natalee Holloway Case

The Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) has issued a comprehensive decision in response to a WOO (Open Government Act) request regarding the high-profile disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway in Aruba in 2005. The ruling sheds light...

Dutch Caribbean Airports Unite to Reduce Passenger Fees for Inter-Island Flights

ARUBA – November 19, 2024 In a groundbreaking move to boost regional connectivity and make air travel more accessible, the Dutch Caribbean Cooperation of Airports (DCCA) has announced a significant reduction in Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) for flights between the...

Miss Universe 2024: Anouk Eman Shines on the International Stage for Aruba

Aruba’s Anouk Eman made her mark on the global stage during the Miss Universe 2024 pageant, held last Saturday at the Arena CDMX. While Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig ultimately took the crown, Eman’s outstanding performance brought pride to Aruba as she secured a...
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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