News from Aruba:
Aruba now has a free app for iPhone and Android in three languages
April 25, 2012
ORANJESTAD, Aruba -- From now on iPhone and Android users are able to download the Aruba App for free. This destination app provides comprehensive and current information about the upcoming events on Aruba and is interesting for visitors and locals.
Three regional airlines banned by EU in new blacklist update
April 4, 2012
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Commission adopted on Tuesday the 19th update of the European list of air carriers, including three Caribbean airlines, which are for safety reasons subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions.
Aruba to host international conference on currency counterfeit and credit card fraud
March 20, 2012
ORANJESTAD, Aruba -- In June, Aruba will be hosting an international conference on currency counterfeit and credit card fraud on June 23, 2012. The main speaker for this event will be Jose Camacho, who is an expert from the US.
Aruba finalises agreement on national sustainability strategy
October 20, 2011
WASHINGTON, USA -- Aruban Prime Minister Michiel "Mike" Eman and the New America Foundation's Patrick Doherty, director of the Smart Strategy Initiative, finalized a partnership agreement on Wednesday to pursue a national roadmap to sustainability...
Cooperation on security essential for the prosperity of Aruba, says PM
October 15, 2011
WASHINGTON, USA -- The prime minister of Aruba, Michiel Godfried Eman, said on Thursday at the thirty-third policy round table of the Organization of American States (OAS) that current conditions of prosperity in his country would not be possible without the...
Boost for Dutch Caribbean business
October 11, 2011
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao -- One year after the dismantling of the Netherlands Antilles on October 10, 2010, the Dutch Caribbean Business Foundation has been created to serve the Dutch Caribbean business community and to facilitate foreign investment.
InselAir increases flights between Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao
September 8, 2011
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao -- Starting Monday, September 12, InselAir, the Curacao-based airline that operates in the pan-American region will increase its flights between Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao to 90 flights per week.
Insurance fraud expert suggests evidence investigators in Aruba need to review in possible murder probe
August 24, 2011
FORT LAUDERDALE, USA -- One of the country's leading insurance fraud experts, Linda Webb, said investigators should have a field day combing through a mountain of evidence that could possibly show what Gary Giordano was up to before...
AirTran adds new nonstop route between Baltimore and Aruba
August 19, 2011
ORLANDO, USA -- Dreaming of spending the holidays on the beach? Baltimore travelers now have new options to head south for the winter. AirTran Airways will add a new nonstop destination from Baltimore/Washington International Airport...
Aruba film festival unveils 2011 lineup
May 30, 2011
ORANJESTAD, Aruba -- Program details for the 2nd Annual Aruba International Film Festival (AIFF), which takes place June 10-16, 2011, were announced last week. The Festival will showcase a diverse array of films from 13 different countries.
US deports more than 88,000 to Caribbean and Latin America
April 20, 2011
WASHINGTON, USA -- The United States has deported 88,497 “criminal aliens” or migrants were deported to their country of birth in the Latin America and the Caribbean region in the past six months, according to figures released by...
Aruba Chamber of Commerce ready for International Destination Innovation Expo
March 11, 2011
ORANJESTAD, Aruba -- Everything is set for the Aruba Chamber of Commerce and Industry International Destination Innovation Expo, which has the purpose of inspiring all participants by taking them on an incredible destination...
Aruba film festival heats up for second year
February 9, 2011
ORANJESTAD, Aruba -- Building on the success of the inaugural Aruba International Film Festival (AIFF) last June, which attracted stars and films from around the world and entertained thousands over the course of a week...
End of the line for the Netherlands Antilles
October 11, 2010
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao -- Two Dutch Caribbean islands became independent countries early Sunday morning following the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles after five years of legal proceedings.
Aruba PM meets with Mexican president
August 12, 2010
BOGOTA, Colombia (GNC) -- The Prime Minister of Aruba, Michiel Godfried Eman, met with Mexican President, Felipe Calderón at the weekend, while the two leaders attended the swearing-in of Colombia’s president, Juan Manuel Santos.
US Airways announces Caribbean expansion
August 3, 2004
ARLINGTON, USA -- US Airways will expand its Caribbean network in February 2005 with a new nonstop Charlotte-Barbados service. In addition, US Airways will increase nonstop Boston-Aruba service in November 2004.
Dutch military 'running amok' in Netherlands Antilles
July 16, 2004
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands -- According to Expatica, of the 1,000 Dutch naval personnel stationed in the Netherlands Antilles to combat the international drugs trade, 15 have been arrested so far this year for allegedly trafficking narcotics.
Five of top ten honeymoon destinations are in the Caribbean
June 24, 2004
NEW YORK, USA -- Five of the top ten honeymoon destinations in the world are in the Caribbean and the region boasts of having nearly 40 percent of the World’s 50 Best Honeymoon Destinations, according to Modern Bride magazine.
Antillean PM resigns after Cabinet collapse
April 8, 2004
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands -- Prime Minister Mirna Louisa-Godett of the Netherlands Antilles and two ministers of her FOL party resigned on Tuesday night after the former Dutch colony's Cabinet collapsed in a dispute over corruption.
Antillean coalition government collapses
April 6, 2004
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands -- The Government in the Netherlands Antilles has collapsed, it was confirmed on Sunday.
Dutch marines on drugs charges in Aruba
March 26, 2004
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands -- In a scandal for the Dutch military, four marines have been arrested in Aruba on drugs charges after cocaine was seized in the suspects' houses and cars.
US Airways announces new nonstop services to Aruba, St Thomas and Bermuda
February 26, 2004
ARLINGTON, USA -- US Airways will operate new routes and add flights to the Caribbean from New York's LaGuardia Airport beginning June 12, 2004. US Airways has also received US DOT approval to begin nonstop service between Orlando and Bermuda.
Antillean Cabinet recovers from crisis
January 28, 2004
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands -- The Antillean Cabinet has recovered from a recent coalition split and will remain in power following an official offer of support from the Democratic Party of Bonaire.
Netherlands Antilles to be more involved in OAS anti-narcotics agency
January 16, 2004
WASHINGTON, USA -- The Netherlands Antilles will be allowed to participate more in meetings and other activities of the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission.
Corruption crisis threatens Netherlands Antilles Cabinet
January 15, 2004
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands -- After the recent conviction of Antillean prime minister-elect Anthony Godett on corruption charges, political parties WIPM and UPB resigned from the Cabinet on Monday night, placing the coalition government under the threat of collapse.
Relations between the Netherlands and the Antilles take another turn for the worse
January 14, 2004
HILVERSUM, The Netherlands -- Relations between the Netherlands Antilles and the central Dutch government have taken another turn for the worse.
