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Aruba Airport proudly receives its First AHATA Impact Award

Aruba Airport proudly receives its First AHATA Impact Award

In the Social Investment Category Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is proud to announce it has received its first AHATA Impact Award in the category of Social Investment, in recognition of its outstanding corporate social responsibility efforts...

Blackout: All of Aruba was left without power

Blackout: All of Aruba was left without power

0 On Saturday afternoon, several districts across Aruba lost power due to a major problem at WEB. Reports came in of outages at Queen Beatrix Airport, as well as in Playa, San Nicolas, and the Noord district. N.V. Elmar announced on its Facebook...

Minister Cicilia: Investing in people is key to Aruba’s tourism success

Minister Cicilia: Investing in people is key to Aruba’s tourism success

0 “Aruba’s greatest asset is its people,” said Tourism Minister Wendrick Cicilia after Parliament reviewed the budget for the Tourism Product Enhancement Fund (TPEF) on Thursday. According to Cicilia, human capital is the backbone of the tourism...

Casago Aruba presents scholarship opportunity to future hospitality professionals

Casago Aruba presents scholarship opportunity to future hospitality professionals

0 On July 3rd, Casago Aruba had the honor of presenting its four-year scholarship opportunity during a special visit to EPI. Representatives spoke with hospitality students about furthering their education and pursuing careers in the tourism...

Aruba to me; Hilda Rose

Aruba to me; Hilda Rose

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National Artistic Swimming Championship marks Aruba’s biggest event of the year

National Artistic Swimming Championship marks Aruba’s biggest event of the year

0 Last weekend, the Aruba Aquatics Federation hosted the Open Artistic Swimming Championship at the Roly Bisslik Olympic Pool in Savaneta. This annual competition is the largest national artistic swimming event on the island, bringing together...

Miss Teen Aruba International 2025 candidates enjoy day on the water

Miss Teen Aruba International 2025 candidates enjoy day on the water

0 Last Saturday, the candidates for Miss Teen Aruba International 2025 were treated to a relaxing afternoon on a catamaran, thanks to an invitation from Pelican Adventure. The group enjoyed Aruba’s warm sunshine and crystal-clear waters, making...

Authorities seize over three tons of cocaine near Aruba

Authorities seize over three tons of cocaine near Aruba

0 Authorities have seized more than three tons of cocaine in international waters off the coast of Aruba. The operation, which took place on June 27th, uncovered drugs valued at around 41 million dollars. The Colombian Ministry of Defense...

Cultura Profética confirmed to perform in Aruba on august 9th 2025

Cultura Profética confirmed to perform in Aruba on august 9th 2025

0 Two weeks after organizers of the Bright Summer Festival announced rising star KAPO as one of the festival’s headlining acts, another major name has now been added to the lineup. The legendary Latin reggae band Cultura Profética is officially...

James Fazio Named Interim CEO of Aruba Airport Authority

James Fazio Named Interim CEO of Aruba Airport Authority

ORANJESTAD, Aruba – James Fazio has been appointed interim CEO of Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport, effective August 1, 2025. This change comes as the Aruba Airport Authority wraps up a year under an Interim Management Team, which led...

CJIA and Aruba Airport Authority forging partnership

CJIA and Aruba Airport Authority forging partnership

Ramesh Ghir (right) during the visit (CJIA photo) Ramesh Ghir, Chief Executive Officer of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), recently concluded a visit to Aruba, where he met with Angeline Flemming and other key executives from the...

Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives: Small Fire Quickly Contained at Divi Lobby – No Injuries, Full Operations Maintained

Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives: Small Fire Quickly Contained at Divi Lobby – No Injuries, Full Operations Maintained

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Aruba Airport Earns LEED Gold Certification for Terminal Expansion

Aruba Airport Earns LEED Gold Certification for Terminal Expansion

0 The Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is celebrating a major milestone: Queen Beatrix International Airport’s Gateway 2030 Phase 1A Terminal Expansion has earned the prestigious LEED Gold Certification. This makes it the first airport terminal...

The 15th Aruba International Regatta 2025

The 15th Aruba International Regatta 2025

concludes successfully again, at the Regatta Village The International Aruba Regatta 2025 concluded on Sunday, June 29th, after two thrilling days of racing and two award ceremonies, celebrating the participation and results of both young and...

Aruba Police to begin using bodycams starting July 1st

Aruba Police to begin using bodycams starting July 1st

0 The Aruba Police Force (KPA) continues to evolve. By listening to the community and embracing new technology, the police are taking active steps to modernize their operations. Several new projects are in progress that aim to bring major...

James Fazio appointed Interim CEO of Aruba Airport Authority N.V.

James Fazio appointed Interim CEO of Aruba Airport Authority N.V.

0 Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA), the operator of Queen Beatrix International Airport, has announced the appointment of James Fazio as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1st, 2025. Fazio’s appointment comes after the successful...

Longtime visitor criticizes Aruba’s rapid tourism development

Longtime visitor criticizes Aruba’s rapid tourism development

0 Rick Grosser, a tourist who has been visiting Aruba for over 30 years, recently shared his perspective on the island’s tourism development. Grosser, who first set foot on the island in 1991, is well placed to describe how Aruba has changed over...

Aruba Tourism Authority refines 2026 strategy for North American market

Aruba Tourism Authority refines 2026 strategy for North American market

0 The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) is refining its communication and marketing strategy for 2026 with a strong focus on the North American region. The A.T.A. team recently held strategic meetings in New York with its supporting marketing...

Episode CCCX -310: Preserving Ancestral Knowledge Through Art in Aruba

Episode CCCX -310: Preserving Ancestral Knowledge Through Art in Aruba

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The three Presidents of Sint Maarten, Curacao and Aruba Parliament convened for a Tripartite Presidents’ meeting

The three Presidents of Sint Maarten, Curacao and Aruba Parliament convened for a Tripartite Presidents’ meeting

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Monday, June 30, 2025, the Presidents of the Parliaments of Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten convened for a Tripartite Presidents’ Meeting. This meeting, initiated by the President of the Parliament of Sint Maarten,...

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