It was a crime then, and it is still a crime now Some of you may not remember, but back in 2004 around the same time, a compilation of videos was produced and sold in many schools on the island of Aruba, these videos were then shared amongst students and adults who...
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...
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,...