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Authorities seize over three tons of cocaine near Aruba
24ora
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July 3, 2025
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
24ora
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July 3, 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...
Minister Plenipotentiary Arrindell lays wreath at National Slavery Monument
EA News
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July 3, 2025
The Netherlands commemorated its history of slavery at the National Slavery Monument in Oosterpark, Amsterdam. Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita R. Arrindell laid a wreath at the monument on behalf of Sint Maarten. Wreaths were also laid by Carlson...
Prime Minister Eman: AVP must nominate a candidate to replace Mike de Meza
24ora
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July 3, 2025
0 The AVP-FUTURO coalition government met recently to discuss the supplementary budget. During the meeting, several topics came up, including the situation of Mike de Meza. Many people had been waiting to hear the outcome of this government...
Aruba’s Airport Just Named an Interim CEO
Caribbean Journal
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July 2, 2025
Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport is getting a familiar face at the helm. The Aruba Airport Authority has named James Fazio as interim CEO, with his appointment set to take effect on August 1, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The move...
James Fazio appointed Interim CEO of Aruba Airport Authority N.V.
24ora
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July 2, 2025
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...
Aruba Airport proudly receives its First AHATA Impact Award
EA News
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July 1, 2025
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...
Parliament commemorates International Day of Parliamentarism with a Celebratory Evening
721 News
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July 4, 2025
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Parliament of Sint Maarten under the leadership of President of Parliament, the Hon. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, hosted a Celebratory Evening in commemoration of the International Day of Parliamentarism, on Monday,...
Presidents of the Parliaments of Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten to meet for Tripartite President’s...
721 News
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June 29, 2025
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Upon the initiative of the President of Parliament, Hon. Mrs. Sarah Wescot-Williams, a meeting with the President of the Parliament of Aruba, Hon. Mr. Alfred Marlon Sneek, and the President of the Parliament of Curaçao,...
The three Presidents of Sint Maarten, Curacao and Aruba Parliament convened for a Tripartite Presidents’ meeting
721 News
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July 1, 2025
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,...
Appointment of Governor of Curacao
EA News
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June 30, 2025
The Kingdom Council of Ministers has approved the appointment of Mr. MJ (Mauritsz) de Kort as Governor of Curaçao. He succeeds the current Governor Mrs. LA (Lucille) George-Wout, whose second term expires on 4 November. The appointment is for a...
Mauritsz de Kort new Governor of Curaçao
The Daily Herald
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De Kort (centre) viewing plans for the court house renovation in Willemstad THE HAGUE--Legal expert Mauritsz de Kort, 51, has been named as the new Governor of Curaçao. He will officially take office on November 4, succeeding Lucille George-Wout,...
Xavier Geerman crowned King of Dera Gay 2025 in the Netherlands
24ora
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June 30, 2025
0 Xavier Geerman has been crowned King of Dera Gay during the San Juan Festival, which took place over the weekend in Tilburg, the Netherlands. He received the trophy from Joselin Croes, Director of the Aruban Government Office. Other awards were...
Aruba Airport Earns LEED Gold Certification for Terminal Expansion
24ora
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June 27, 2025
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...
Minister Geoffrey Wever: New law gives consumers stronger protection
24ora
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June 26, 2025
0 Aruba’s Parliament has approved a new law aimed at giving consumers better protection when purchasing products or services. Minister of Economic Affairs Geoffrey Wever shared the news during a recent press conference focused on the new Consumer...
Michael Lampe appointed as Aruba’s first Cultural Diplomat
24ora
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June 29, 2025
0 “I am honored to officially take on the role of Cultural Diplomat for Aruba, based in the Netherlands,” Michael Lampe announced on social media on Saturday. After previously serving as a Member of Parliament for the AVP party, Lampe has now been...
Eileen HannahMay Martin Dies at 93
St. Thomas Source
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July 4, 2025
Eileen HannahMay Martin, affectionately known to many as “Mommy” and “Miss Eileen,” peacefully departed this life on June 23, in Newnan, Georgia, at the age of 93. Eileen HannahMay Martin Born on November 10, 1931, in Friths Village, Montserrat,...
Aruban in Qatar recalls fearful night amid missile attacks
24ora
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June 24, 2025
0 Sherrylusha Kock, an Aruban living in Qatar for eight years with her husband and two daughters, faced a night of fear yesterday as tensions escalated between Iran and Qatar. Teaching at an international school, Sherrylusha had been doing well in...
Arubans arrested for human trafficking
24ora
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June 24, 2025
0 Authorities are urging the public to understand the serious consequences of bringing foreigners into Aruba illegally. When someone brings a person into the country without proper entry permission—especially through hidden beaches or other...
Major UK mobile network with 10 million customers brings back free roaming
Birmingham Live
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July 4, 2025
UK tourists heading to the European Union have been told Three Mobile will bring back the massive perk for them. A major mobile network with 10 million customers will bring back FREE roaming while abroad this summer. UK tourists heading to the...