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Jeremy Croes: JetBlue marks nineteen years of flights to Aruba
0 JetBlue is celebrating nineteen years of service to Aruba, marking its first flight from New York’s JFK Airport to the island on September 15, 2006. Today, JetBlue operates a broad network with a strong presence in the U.S. Northeast, as well as...

Restaurant Week Aruba 2025 celebrates a successful edition
0 Restaurant Week Aruba has announced that its 2025 edition was a resounding success. Over the course of 12 days, twelve local restaurants offered special menus, unique flavors, and memorable dining experiences for residents and visitors alike....
Aruba celebrates Bonaire Day with a grand celebration
Following its official date on September 6th, 2025, Aruba celebrated Bonaire Day with a grand event at the Dakota Community Center. The day featured cultural activities and formal ceremonies for the Bonairean and Aruban communities. The program...

Aruba Hockey Team-1 wins the 3-country tournament
0 This past weekend, the Aruba Mixed Hockey Club (AMHC) organized a three-country hockey tournament with visiting teams from Curacao and Bonaire. On Saturday, the preliminary rounds were played, followed by the semi-final and final on Sunday....

Exhibition in the Netherlands showcases Aruba’s cultural heritage
0 A photography exhibition in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, is shining a spotlight on Aruba’s cultural heritage. The event gives people in the Netherlands the chance to experience the island’s rich history and traditions. Monique Anrochte, the...

US’s JetBlue seeks gov’t help to gain new airport slots
JetBlue Airways (B6, New York JFK) has urged the United States government to reform airport access rules and regulatory policies so it can attain coveted airport slots and better compete with the country's 'big four' airlines. “With four carriers...

Aruba to me: Walt Cichonski
ad-banner-setar-tourist-sim-watersport2024 265805 Pinchos- PGB promo Banner (25 x 5 cm)-5 copy ad-banner-costalinda-2024 ORANJESTAD — You are back and we would like to portrait you! By inviting you to send us your favorite vacation picture while...

Oceania Cruises Unveils 2027-2028 Voyages Featuring More Than 230 Itineraries
Oceania Cruises has announced more than 230 thoughtfully curated voyages for the 2027-2028 season, with each offering immersive experiences in some of the world's most alluring destinations. Encompassing more than a year of itineraries across...

JetBlue confirms nine new routes added from popular airport and drops all non-stop fares to $113 or less in celebration
JETBLUE is slashing fares to as low as $113 or less as it rolls out nine fresh nonstop routes from one of America’s busiest airports. The low-cost giant confirmed the expansion on Monday, unveiling new international and domestic flights timed for...

WEB prepares to bring new engine online with operational tests
0 WEB, Aruba’s public utility company responsible for generating and distributing electricity and water across the island, will begin integrating a new RECIP DG-7 engine into its production plant starting Wednesday, September 17th. This engine...

Prime Minister visits the Netherlands to strengthen Kingdom relations
0 Aruba’s Prime Minister, Mike Eman, traveled to the Netherlands last Friday with a delegation to participate in a series of meetings with Dutch leaders and politicians. The visit is focused on reinforcing cooperation and strengthening relations...

The Royal Netherlands Army trains technical skills in Curaçao and Aruba during the Caribbean Engineer exercise
For the next three weeks, military engineers will train in Curaçao and Aruba. Over 100 Dutch military personnel will participate in the annual Caribbean Engineer exercise. During the exercise, they will carry out work on defense sites and help...

Dutch Caribbean islands get first comprehensive mental health overview
0 For the first time, a Regional Mental Health Study has been conducted across the Dutch Caribbean, providing a clear overview of mental health on these islands within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Dutch Caribbean Mental Health (DCMH)...

Authentico Aruba: Experience an exclusive culinary event on Renaissance Private Island
0 Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort is proud to kick off the Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival with a unique and exclusive BBQ event: “Grill, Chill, and Mix This Way!” The event will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 7:00 pm to...

Aruba sees historic growth in the Latin American market
0 During a key visit to Colombia, Ronella Croes, CEO of the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.), highlighted Aruba’s significant growth in the Latin American tourism market. The visit also included a special appearance by Aruba’s Minister of Tourism,...

Friends of Aruba lending a helping hand; Thank you Bob, Allison, Steve, and Dean!
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DCMH presents first joint regional mental health report for Caribbean part of Kingdom
Top row, from left: Henk Kamsteeg, Denise Beeke, Caroline Hart, Kathelijne van den Boogert, Krista Oplaat, Kay-Linda Dedier, Jeroen Wisselink and Matthijs Doornbos. Bottom row, from left: Amy van der Linden, Ghislaine Cijntje-Maduro, Tineke...

WBA residential trials validate Wi-Fi 7 in 6 GHz spectrum
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), together with Türk Telekom, HPE Aruba Networking and Intel, has released detailed findings from residential Wi-Fi 7 field trials, showing the new standard unsurprisingly delivers substantial gains in...

New Orleans chiropractor sentenced to 7 years for $2.3M health care fraud scheme
A New Orleans chiropractor who bilked Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana out of $2.3 million to bankroll luxury shopping, travel and gambling was sentenced Friday to seven years in federal prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said. In...