Oranjestad, Aruba - Every year from March through September, Aruba’s pristine beaches become a critical haven for endangered sea turtles returning to nest. These ancient mariners, including leatherback, hawksbill, and green turtles, rely on Aruba’s sandy shores to lay...
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Aruba’s Sea Turtles: A Vital Conservation Effort
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A Journey Through Aruba’s Mystical Landscape: Ayo and Casibari Rock Formations.
Aruba, known for its near-flat topography, surprises visitors with two extraordinary rock formations, Casibari and Ayo. Despite their proximity, each site offers a unique experience, contributing to the island's charm. Casibari Rock Formations, situated in a...
The Historical Ruins of the Bushiribana Gold Mill
The ruins of the Bushiribana Gold Mill, located on the coast of Aruba, stand as a testament to the island's rich history of gold extraction. This facility was constructed by the 'Aruba Island Gold Mining Company' in 1872 and was designed to extract gold from ore mined...
Wind Creek Aruba celebrated the sixth edition of Long Table Aruba
A magical night culminating in a $65,000 donation to our community Long Table Aruba, a charitable culinary event presented by Wind Creek Aruba, once again surpassed all expectations by celebrating its sixth edition last Sunday. The unique dinner, valued at $50,000 for...
WORLD CUP 2026 QUALIFICATION ARUBA FALLS TO CURAÇAO
It was no public secret that Curaçao was the overwhelming favorite in this match. With all their players playing in the Dutch Eredivisie and with experience playing in the Gold Cup against the big teams of Concacaf, Curaçao came into the game strong, having beaten...
Windows on Aruba Presents ‘Mesa Latina’
'Windows on Aruba,' located on the second floor of the clubhouse at Divi Village, has introduced its new menu for its 'Late Night Brunch' under an innovative concept called 'Mesa Latina.' Marketing Manager of Divi Resorts Aruba & The Links at Divi Aruba, Mrs....
Sudden Venue Change for Aruba’s Flip Flop Festival to Protect Local Wildlife
Aruba, May 29, 2024 – Respecting nature and our beaches has always been a pillar of Chill and Balashi Brewery’s sustainable efforts. This commitment was recently put to the test when a shoco owl’s nest was discovered on the grounds of the Bushiri Event Arena, the...
Aruba’s Kibrahacha Tree: A Blooming Wonder
Oranjestad, Aruba — The Kibrahacha tree, a natural marvel native to Aruba, is once again capturing the hearts of locals and visitors alike with its spectacular annual bloom. Renowned for its resilience and striking yellow blossoms, the Kibrahacha, scientifically known...
Tensions Rise Between Netherlands and Aruba Over Financial Reforms
Oranjestad, Aruba (May 27, 2024) — The relationship between the Netherlands and Aruba has experienced tension recently, highlighted during the visit of Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations, Alexandra van Huffelen. The discussions focused on the implementation...
Measles Outbreaks Raise Concerns Globally, Aruba Issues Precautionary Advisory
Global Surge in Measles Cases A significant resurgence of measles is occurring worldwide, with outbreaks reported in numerous regions, including an alarming rise in Aruba. The World Health Organization (WHO) has documented over 9 million measles cases and 136,000...
Aruba Announces Squad for Crucial World Cup Qualifiers Against Curaçao and St. Lucia
In a pivotal moment for Aruban football, the Aruban Football Association (AVB) officially unveiled its 23-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against regional rivals Curaçao and St. Lucia. The announcement was made last night in a...
IPDC Launches Report on Climate Adaptation Status With Contributions from All Dutch Caribbean Islands
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - The International Panel on Deltas, Coasts, and Islands (IPDC) has released a pivotal report on the state of climate adaptation in deltas, coastal areas, and islands. This significant milestone, marked by the active contributions from Aruba,...
Prime Minister Visits Rapidly Progressing Hotel Secrets Construction Site in San Nicolas Amidst Local Concerns
San Nicolas, May 15, 2024 – Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes, accompanied by representatives from the Department of Public Works (DOW), visited the construction site of Hotel Secrets in San Nicolas this morning. The visit aimed to observe the significant progress of...
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,...
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...
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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