Sensacionalismo den prensa: Aruba tin e problema aki ainda?

Microphone and voice recorder being held during an interview or press conference, capturing audio for media coverage or communication purposes.

Vincent Smit, di e organisacion 1Almere na Hulanda, recientemente tabata na Aruba unda cu el a duna un tremendo charla durante RAPP (Red Arubiano Di Prensa Profesional) su di dos seminario.   1Almere ta un organisacion di media/periodismo cu ta consisti di diescuater periodista. Vincent a bin pa papia tocante interaccion publico cu medionan local…

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Being a Caribbean Student in the Netherlands is Hard

School students standing and talking outside brick school building with bicycles in the background, young people, education, student life, peer interaction, urban school setting.

Let’s be real — being a Caribbean student in the Netherlands is hard. From the moment you step off that plane and realize “cold” doesn’t mean 23°C, to figuring out how to bike uphill against the wind with three bags of Albert Heijn groceries… it’s survival of the fittest out there. Our new mini-documentary, Leaving…

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Discovering Aruba: A Tour of the California Lighthouse

Tour guide Beach Lama standing in front of the California Lighthouse in Aruba on a clear sunny day.

Welcome, Ladies and Gentlemen, to the Sly & Snide Tour Guide Show! I am your host, Beach Lama, and today we embark on an exciting excursion through the enchanting island of Aruba. Join me as we explore sites of historical, cultural, and societal significance, providing you with insights that will surely deepen your connection to…

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The Arubian National Anthem (Aruba Dushi Tera)

Statue of Rufo Wever and Juan Chabaya Lampe, composers of Aruba’s national anthem, with a visitor interacting at the piano monument in Oranjestad.

Commemoration of Aruba’s Flag and Anthem The 18th of March marks the official commemoration and celebration of the National Flag and Anthem of Aruba. In this edition of the Flag N’ Anthem special we’re going to talk in short about the Arubian National Anthem. Don’t forget to check out our previous article on the Arubian…

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Alto Vista: The Cradle of Arubian Catholicism

Landscape photo of Alto Vista Chapel in Aruba overlooking the Caribbean Sea, surrounded by cactus and rocks.

Freedom of Religion in Aruba Aruba is an autonomous representative democracy within a constitutional monarchy and as such every citizen has the freedom of religion, among other rights. Although the island is 80% Catholic, there are about 50+ different religions, denominations, and beliefs. The establishment of Catholicism as a predominant religion stems from the arrival…

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