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Man saves six-year-old from drowning

Thursday around 11:30 a.m. a six-year-old girl got in trouble while swimming, swallowing a lot of water. A man immediately took action, pulling the child out of the...

Comments 18 May 2012 Local

Fundacion Pa Nos Comunidad gives away two airline tickets to Curacao

FPNC, Fundacion Pa Nos Comunidad is raffling two Tiara Air tickets for travel to Curacao among those who have an FPNC sticker on their cars. The raffle...

Comments 18 May 2012 Local

New Jersey tourist has the experience of a lifetime on Aruba

Chris Campell, visiting Aruba from New Jersey, was pleasantly surprised by a huge turtle swimming in to lay its eggs Wednesday night on Palm Beach by the...

Comments 18 May 2012 Local

U.S. stocks trim gains, euro falls on ECB talk

U.S. stocks trimmed gains and the euro retreated on Wednesday on speculation that the European Central Bank has stopped funding operations for some Greek ...

Comments 16 May 2012 Local

Improving services at Aruba's ER

Medical Director at dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital, dr. Haime Falconi explained that there are different projects underway at the institution, including the improvement of Emergency Room services.

Comments 16 May 2012 Local

Minister Richard Visser: "Bus di salud" will play an important role in disease prevention on Aruba

During his entire career, Dr. Richard Visser has concentrated on disease prevention, in particular obesity and chronic non-communicable diseases for which obesity plays a role as contributor....

Comments 16 May 2012 Local

Lago Heights Fun Hoppers enjoy a tour of the airport

Recently, a group of more or less 30 senior citizens and their guests from San Nicolas and surroundings visited the Reina Beatrix International Airport for a special...

Comments 16 May 2012 Local

Arubabus working on solutions, might soon turn on air conditioning again

Arubus has received many complaints the past few days because the air conditioning on the buses are not being used at present. Arubus director Theo Croes said in...

Comments 16 May 2012 Local

Tourism

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Mr. Louis St. Germain and Mrs. Denise St. Germain honored at Divi Village

Recently Mr. Louise and Denise Germain resident of Cumberland Rhode Island were honored as Goodwill Ambassador after returning to Aruba for 20 years consecutive.

Comments 16 May 2012 Tourism

Honoring Plante's at Westin

Recently, Aruba Tourism Authority had the great pleasure in honoring Mr. Bernie and Mrs. Lynne Plante at the Westin. The Plante’s have been coming to...

Comments 11 May 2012 Tourism

Mr. Edward and Barbara Schusler honored at Costa Linda Beach Resort

Recently Mr. Edward and Mrs. Barbara Schusler were honored as Distinguished Visitor after returning to Aruba for 13 years consecutive.

Comments 04 May 2012 Tourism

Honoring at Casa del Mar

Recently a group of Loyal visitors of Aruba were honored as Goodwill Ambassador. The symbolic honorary title is presented in the name of the Minister of Tourism...

Comments 04 May 2012 Tourism

Aruba Say’s “Masha Danki”

Recently Mr. Ron Distefano and Mrs. Diane Craig and Mr. Richard and Mrs. Doris Hass were honored as a distinguished visitor after returning to Aruba for 15...

Comments 04 May 2012 Tourism

Mrs. Lynn Olcott honored at “Marriott Ocean Club”

Recently Mrs. Lynn Olcott resident of Stuart Florida were honored as Goodwill Ambassador after returning Aruba for 20 years.

Comments 04 May 2012 Tourism

Mr. Dennis and Gloria Kaczkowski honored at Divi Village

Recently Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Gloria Kaczkowski resident of East Jordan, Michigan were honored as Goodwill Ambassador after returning to Aruba for 27 years consecutive. The symbolic...

Comments 04 May 2012 Tourism

Honoring at La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club

Recently Mr. Charles and Mrs. Debra Daly were honored as Goodwill Ambassador after returning to Aruba for 20 years consecutive.

Comments 03 May 2012 Tourism

911

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Woman spots her attacker on bus, police act swiftly

Tuesday afternoon a woman who was on a bus with her boyfriend recognized a man who attacked her the week before. She was assaulted while walking home from work late...

Comments 16 May 2012 911

Luz Maria Orozco is ninth 2012 traffic victim

Monday evening, while walking home from work, Luz Maria Orozco was hit by a car on Belgiestraat. The car drove on, leaving the woman badly injured in the middle of...

Comments 16 May 2012 911

Accident in Sabana Liber

Around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday an accident took place in Sabana Liber. A car had turned over, three people were injured and had to be transported to hospital by ambulance....

Comments 14 May 2012 911

Mobile unit works with K9 unit for the first time

The Police Corps put together a team of mobile unit officers and K9 unit teams to conduct surveillance and crowd control actions Friday evening. The combination of these teams was...

Comments 13 May 2012 911

In actions to promote safety and security, police conduct checks, detentions

The police's mobile unit in a series of actions to promote safety and security, on Friday evening headed to nightclubs, enforcing closing times and conducting surveillance to avoid DUI and...

Comments 13 May 2012 911

Police confiscate five cars

During actions on Friday evening, police conducted preventive searches on a group of youngsters parked at the Maduro Travel building on L.G. Smith Boulevard. The mobile unit accompanied by the...

Comments 13 May 2012 911

Tourists show irresponsible driving behavior

Saturday in the early morning hours police had to stop and detain two tourists in a rental car who were showing irresponsible driving behavior on purpose on L.G. Smith Boulevard,...

Comments 13 May 2012 911

Security guard pushed into sea by thieves

Four men pushed a security guard into the ocean Saturday around 5 a.m., when they walked onto the pier close to Hyatt Regency where he was working. The suspects were...

Comments 13 May 2012 911

Technology

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Worries mount as Nokia burns through cash

Nokia Oyj is tearing through its cash reserves at an unsustainable rate, raising what some analysts say are serious questions about the struggling Finnish phone maker's ability...

Comments 18 May 2012 Technology

Investors brace for Facebook debut on Wall Street

Investors are bracing for Facebook's Wall Street debut on Friday after the world's No.1 online social network raised about $16 billion in one of the biggest initial...

Comments 18 May 2012 Technology

Apple readies iPhone with bigger screen: sources

Apple Inc plans to use a larger screen on the next-generation iPhone and has begun to place orders for the new displays from suppliers in South Korea and...

Comments 16 May 2012 Technology

Facebook boosts IPO size by 25 percent, could top $16 billion

Facebook Inc increased the size of its initial public offering by almost 25 percent, and could raise as much as $16 billion as strong investor demand for a...

Comments 16 May 2012 Technology

Facebook hikes IPO range to raise $12.1 billion

Facebook Inc has increased the price range in Silicon Valley's biggest-ever initial public offering to raise more than $12 billion, giving the No.1 social network a valuation...

Comments 15 May 2012 Technology

AMD's CEO catches Intel's wave of sleek laptops

PC chipmaker AMD's chief executive is betting that its larger rival Intel has overestimated consumers' willingness to pay top dollar for a new category of premium laptops.

Comments 15 May 2012 Technology

Facebook IPO has halo effect for venture capitalists

For the handful of venture capitalists who backed Facebook (FB.O) in its early days, a huge financial payoff is not the only thing they may be celebrating when...

Comments 14 May 2012 Technology

Yahoo CEO out, investor Loeb gets board seats

Yahoo Inc is replacing its CEO for the third time in as many years, and giving three board seats to a hedge fund led by Daniel Loeb, putting...

Comments 14 May 2012 Technology

Politics

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Anti-war protesters march at Obama campaign headquarters

A small group of anti-war demonstrators staged a peaceful "die in" on Thursday at President Barack Obama's election campaign headquarters in Chicago to demand an end to...

Comments 18 May 2012 Politics

Plan for ads about Obama's former pastor ignites firestorm

A proposed $10 million conservative ad campaign seeking to revive President Barack Obama's link to his controversial former pastor Jeremiah Wright ignited a political firestorm on...

Comments 18 May 2012 Politics

House Speaker Boehner reopens debt limit brawl

House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner drew an election-year battle line over the U.S. borrowing limit on Tuesday, saying he would back another increase at year-end...

Comments 16 May 2012 Politics

Obama's April fundraising drops to $43.6 million

U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign and Democratic groups affiliated with it raised $43.6 million in April, a decrease from the previous month despite the start of...

Comments 16 May 2012 Politics

Prime Minister Eman meets with Ellen Siero

The Siero family started a business on Aruba 16 years ago in Tanki Leendert and over the years, their business Car Colours has grown and known a diversification and...

Comments 16 May 2012 Politics

Minister Otmar Oduber meets with airline representatives at EBACE

At the annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Minister of Tourism, Transportation and Labor Otmar Oduber met with different airline executives. This convention is where commercial...

Comments 16 May 2012 Politics

Minister De Meza hints negotiations with PetroChina going well

Minister of Finance and Energy, Mike de Meza hinted in his BlackBerry status that negotiations with PetroChina are going well. He is currently in New York in meetings with the...

Comments 16 May 2012 Politics

Ron Paul stops campaigning for White House

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul effectively ended his White House bid on Monday, saying he would no longer campaign actively in states that have yet to...

Comments 15 May 2012 Politics

Court

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In Lotto investigation: prolongation requested of Endy Croes' detention

Former Lotto pa Deporte Director Endy Croes was detained this week in an investigation into situations that were not legally responsible during his directorship of the island's sport lotto. The...

Comments 14 Apr 2012 Court

Police officer suspected of involvement in robbery detained

The detention of the police officer (A.W.), who works at the San Nicolas precinct, has been prolonged. The officer recently became a member of the police force and Internal Affairs...

Comments 14 Apr 2012 Court

Public Prosecutor to appeal release of DUI chauffuer in accident leaving two marines dead

Wednesday afternoon a judge ordered the release of a Dutch marine who was the driver of the car in a tragic accident which resulted in the death of two...

Comments 11 Apr 2012 Court

Ex-Lotto pa Deporte Director Endy Croes detained

J.H. Endy Croes was detained Wednesday morning in connection with the investigation of Aruba's Sport Lottery, Lotto pa Deporte. He is suspected of falsification and fraud. More detentions are possible....

Comments 11 Apr 2012 Court

Prisontime for drunk driver who ran over motorcyclist

A judge sentenced Luis B.T. to 15 months in prison, including the time he has already been in detention, for running over two people who had fallen off a scooter...

Comments 11 Feb 2012 Court

Detention of Venezuelan doctor extended

The detention for investigation of the Venezuelan doctor, who had illegally practiced one or more aesthetic procedures on Aruba and is possible involved in or caused the death of a...

Comments 25 Dec 2011 Court

Court denies prosecutor's request to extend Gary Giordano's detention

Wednesday the court denied the request by Aruba's Public Prosecutor, which was appealed the decision by the judge of instruction to release Gary Giordano.

Comments 30 Nov 2011 Court

Gary Giordano recovers freedom

After a few months in jail, Gary Giordano left KIA prison Tuesday evening. A Judge of Instruction denied the prosecutor's appeal to extend his detention, Giordano is a free man....

Comments 29 Nov 2011 Court

Social

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Aruba Bankers Association has a new board

This year Aruba Bankers Association (ABA) is presided by Marcelline Richardson, managing director of Aruba Bank N.V., the outgoing president, Javier Wolter of Caribbean Mercantile Bank N.V. (CMB) remains as...

Comments 10 May 2012 Social

Hublot opens at the Forum Shops in Oranjestad

After opening last year in New York on Madison Avenue, and in Tokyo Japan at that city’s most exclusive shopping destination, Hublot opened a stylish boutique in Oranjestad, in the...

Comments 27 Apr 2012 Social

Improving Language Skills at La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club

Under the slogan World Class Service Happens Here, associates and members of management at La Cabana Beach & Racquet Club are continuously improving their skills striving to maintain and improve...

Comments 26 Apr 2012 Social

Gold Coast Aruba Played Host to America’s Next Top Model Winner Lisa D’Amato

Here to help inaugurate the new adult only pool at the Marriott Aruba Resort Lisa D’Amato with fiancée Adam found rest and refuge at Gold Coast Aruba.

Comments 26 Mar 2012 Social

Mon Plaisir College has a Kiwanis Builders Club

Parents, teachers and students of Mon Plaisir College and members of Kiwanis Club of Aruba celebrated the establishment of the high schools’ Kiwanis Builders Club at Surfside Marina on...

Comments 12 Mar 2012 Social

Giant Legacy Award bottle of Wente Vineyards wine will be poured

A giant, really heavy, Balthazar (16 bottles, 12 liter) bottle of Charles Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon will be uncorked and poured at the upcoming invitational opening cocktail party of the Wente...

Comments 09 Mar 2012 Social

Westin’s top of the class for 2011 honored

Throughout the year, top associates, supervisors, and managers of the Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba are awarded Brand Champions for their extraordinary service and dedication to guests of the resort...

Comments 16 Feb 2012 Social

Busy Poker Room at the Radisson

The Poker Room at the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa has been very busy lately, hosting a great number of poker tournaments on request says Susy Zievinger, poker room...

Comments 09 Jan 2012 Social

Financial

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Oil hits 2012 low under $107 on euro zon

Oil prices slipped below $107 a barrel on Friday and hit a 2012 low as investors fought shy of riskier, growth-oriented assets on fears that Greece would leave...

Comments 18 May 2012 Financial

Greek contagion threat pushes global sha

World shares slid and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening Spanish banking crisis, uncertainty about Greece's future in the euro zone and lackluster...

Comments 18 May 2012 Financial

Shares cut gains after ECB funding news

Stocks sharply cut gains on Tuesday after news the European Central Bank stopped monetary policy operations to some Greek bank because recapitalization was not in place, central...

Comments 16 May 2012 Financial

Oil rises as euro zone avoids recession

Brent crude oil futures gained on Tuesday, as the euro zone narrowly avoided recession and as better-than-forecast German first quarter GDP data raised hopes that Germany...

Comments 15 May 2012 Financial

German growth helps shares, euro stage r

European shares edged higher and the euro held above a four-month low on Tuesday after Europe's biggest economy reported strong growth, but fears about the impact of...

Comments 15 May 2012 Financial

Consumer sentiment at 4-year high in ear

U.S. consumer sentiment rose to its highest level in more than four years in early May as Americans were upbeat about the job market and buying plans ...

Comments 15 May 2012 Financial

Oil slides on euro zone, China fears

Oil fell sharply on Monday, extending recent heavy losses, as mounting political uncertainty in Greece and worry about the prospects for growth in China added to a sense...

Comments 14 May 2012 Financial

Euro zone risks spark broad-based sellof

Uncertainty over the impact of a potential Greek exit from the euro drove a rush to safety by investors on Monday, sending the single currency and European ...

Comments 14 May 2012 Financial

Entertainment

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Fernandito Villalona is on Aruba for live concert

Fernandita Villalona arrived on Aruba Thursday night for a concert on Saturday at Villa Floralina. The "Back to the 80s and 90s" party features Banda Esquema, Tsunami, Rincon Boyz and...

Comments 11 May 2012 Entertainment

No share for Lamar Odom

In public, Dallas Mavericks players have been diplomatic when discussing Lamar Odom's failure to compete this season.

Comments 07 May 2012 Entertainment

Alicia keys headlines Curacao north sea jazz festival

Curacao North Sea Jazz is proud to announce Alicia Keys as the final headliner for the anticipated music festival. Keys will join Maná, Santana, Marcus Miller and many others for...

Comments 03 May 2012 Entertainment

If you love Jazz: here's a not-to-miss concert!

Carlos Bislip is organizing a Jazz Appreciation Month event on Sunday, April 29 at Cas di Cultura. This is the seventh edition of this event. Jazz Appreciation Month was established...

Comments 26 Apr 2012 Entertainment

Soul Beach Music Festival 2012 featuring LL Cool, Ledisi, R Kelly and Melanie Fiona

From May 23 to 27 Soul Beach Music Festival will present 5 activity filled days to party goers, with concerts, a comedy night and beach parties.

Comments 27 Mar 2012 Entertainment

Gentleman Reggae artist to perform on Aruba's Surfside Beach

Internationally renowned reggae artist Gentleman will be performing on Aruba's beach Saturday night in a fabulous concert at Surfside Beach Square Garden. Concert goers will enjoy an amazing atmosphere, toes...

Comments 24 Mar 2012 Entertainment

Carnaval: Lynette do Nascimento is Aruba's Carnaval Queen

Lynette do Nascimento, representing Champagne Carnival Group was chosen as Aruba's 2012 Carnaval Queen Friday evening at Aruba Entertainment Center. She was crowned by Prime Minister Mike Eman. Five...

Comments 11 Feb 2012 Entertainment

Carnaval: Ileyna de Cuba and Edelysse Nicholas are chosen Children's and Youth Queen 2012

Ileyna de Cuba, representing the Noord Community Center was chosen to lead Aruba's Children's Carnaval. Edelysse Nicholas, representing the TOB Carnival Group was chosen as the 2012 Youth Queen. ...

Comments 04 Feb 2012 Entertainment

World

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Drugmakers weigh emergency supply plan for Greece

International drugmakers are working with European authorities on emergency plans to keep medicines flowing into Greece if the country crashes out of the euro. Discussions have intensified in recent days,...

Comments 18 May 2012 World

G8 leaders look to head off euro zone crisis

Leaders of major industrial economies meet this weekend to try to tackle a full-blown crisis in Europe where fears are growing that Greece could leave the euro zone...

Comments 18 May 2012 World

China pushes North Korea to drop nuclear test plan: sources

China has been quietly and gently pressuring North Korea to scrap plans for a third nuclear test, said two sources with knowledge of closed-door discussions between the countries,...

Comments 16 May 2012 World

Judge to lead Greece to fateful June 17 vote

Greece put a senior judge in charge of an emergency government on Wednesday to lead it to new elections on June 17 and bankers sought to calm public ...

Comments 16 May 2012 World

Greek leftists reject proposal for technocrat government

Greece's president will ask politicians on Tuesday to stand aside and let a government of technocrats steer the nation away from bankruptcy, but leftists have already rejected...

Comments 15 May 2012 World

Heavy clashes between Syrian army, rebels in Rastan

Rebels killed 23 Syrian soldiers on Monday, according to a rights group opposed to President Bashar al-Assad, in battles around the town of Rastan that further undermined...

Comments 14 May 2012 World

Greece hits political stalemate, euro exit fears grow

Greece's president met little enthusiasm from political leaders summoned to a final round of talks on Monday to avert a new election, reinforcing fears the country was...

Comments 14 May 2012 World

Suicide bomb plot leak worries security experts

Counter-terrorism experts expressed concern on Friday over U.S. leaks about an undercover operation that foiled a suicide bomb plot, saying its exposure may deter agents from volunteering...

Comments 11 May 2012 World

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