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Strengthening Kingdom Cooperation: Justice Ministers of Sint Maarten, Aruba, and Curacao Address Shared Challenges, Rising Violence, and Strategic Priorities
As part of the semi-annual Judicial Four-Party Consultation (JVO), Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling held productive bilateral and tripartite meetings with her counterparts from Aruba and Curaçao, Ministers Arthur Dowers and Shalten Hato....

Paige Spiranac Proves Her ‘Less Is More’ Golf Fashion Theory in Unusual Outfit
As it turns out, Paige Spiranac’s lovely activewear looks are more than just for fashion—they’re for results. The 32-year-old Colorado native, who stepped away from professional golf and turned to full-time content creation years ago, is...

St. Maarten, Aruba, Curaçao to present joint Crime Prevention Plan in 2026
From left: Justice Ministers Nathalie Tackling (St. Maarten), Arthur Dowers (Aruba) and Shalten Hato (Curaçao). PHILIPSBURG--The Justice Ministries of St. Maarten, Aruba and Curaçao are currently developing long-term crime prevention strategies...
The Aruba Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Where to Eat and What to Do
The adventure, the beach, the food, the happy. Aruba is always one of our favorite destinations, and that extends to travel agents, who are also loving the Dutch Caribbean island right now. Here’s our Aruba travel guide, with everything you know,...

Art is Fun Studio Aruba Announces its 2024-2025 Annual Exhibition: A Tribute to Pop Art and Creative Joy
Art is Fun Studio Aruba is pleased to announce its highly anticipated 2024-2025 Annual Exhibition, a vibrant celebration of young talent inspired by Pop Art icons Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Romero Britto. The event will take place on...

And the winner is...
From thousands of entries 10 people were randomly selected to try their hand to become the one person that will win a seven-day Southern Caribbean cruise for four people courtesy of The Guardian Media Group and Going Places Travel — among them a...

Aruba Is Getting More Daily Flights on American Airlines
The snorkeling at Malmok. The art scene in Oranjestad. The culture in San Nicolas. The beach vibes at Eagle. All those chef’s tables. American Airlines is ramping up service to Aruba ahead of the winter travel season, Caribbean Journal has...

Chamber of Commerce supports local artist with year-long exhibition
5 For the past twelve years, the Aruba Chamber of Commerce has been offering local artists a unique platform to showcase and sell their work. Through this initiative, the Chamber provides artists the opportunity to present their art in a...

June 21st marked the longest day of the year – What it meant for Aruba and the world
1 On June 21st, the world experienced a remarkable celestial event: the Summer Solstice — the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. While it might sound like a bit of astronomical trivia, the solstice represented a significant...
New art book honors 75 years of the National Library of Aruba
To celebrate 75 years of service, the National Library of Aruba has released a special publication titled ‘Capital Humano … entre Buki y Arte‘. The project is a collaboration between the library and creative director, fashion designer, and curator...

Bright Summer Festival 2025 expands to two days with international and local artists
0 The Bright Summer Festival is celebrating its 15th edition with a major expansion. What was once a single-day event has now grown into a two-day festival, bringing together both international and local artists and DJs for a weekend of music,...

Aruba is once again entering hurricane season; Awareness and preparation are key for hurricane season
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A Three-Way Marriage: Aruba, Esports and Tourism
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Lauren Burnham and Arie Luyendyk’s Parenting, Social Media Plan
Arie Luyendyk Jr. and spouse Lauren Luyendyk (née Burnham) have embraced being public figures after falling in love on The Bachelor — however they’ve combined emotions about exhibiting their children on social media. “We wrestle with it,...

Aruba Now Has a New Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resort on One of the Island’s Best Beaches
Aruba has a major new all-inclusive resort: the highly-anticipated Secrets Bay Beach Aruba. It’s instantly the premier all-inclusive resort in Aruba, with the pedigree of the Secrets brand that has a huge footprint across much of the Caribbean and...

SER urges urgent action on abandoned buildings in Aruba
0 Across Aruba, abandoned and neglected buildings are becoming a more visible and troubling issue. Once vibrant restaurants, stores, and offices now stand empty, often falling into disrepair and creating eyesores in neighborhoods. The Social and...
Parliament commemorates International Day of Parliamentarism with a Celebratory Evening
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,...

Need summer travel inspiration? Celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month, Black Music Month & Juneteenth in these top destinations
Summer 2025 is here, and with it comes endless excitement, especially for travel. June marks the official start of the season, but it’s also a time to celebrate: Caribbean Heritage Month, Black Music Month, and Juneteenth (now a federal holiday...
Sint Maarten thanks Aruba for swift support during prison crisis
As part of the Justitieel Vierlanden Overleg (JVO) held this week in Aruba, Sint Maarten’s Minister of Justice, Nathalie Tackling, met with Aruba’s Minister of Justice, Arthur Dowers, for an introductory and working meeting. During their meeting,...

2025 All-Area Softball: Meet the first team
Lindy Bates starred as a pitcher and hitter for Unity softball in 2025. Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette Lindy Bates Unity senior pitcher/third baseman ➜ Why she made the first team ... Bates was one of the best all-around talents in all of Class 2A,...