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Buscando Husticia: Kico por miho na Aruba?
Buscando Husticia ta un edicion special di nos segmento Djis Pa Informa cual ta cuestiona kico por miho den husticia riba Aruba.
Read MoreThe Balashi Gold Smelter and Mill: Aruba’s golden trails
In our last episode, we explored the Bushiribana Gold Mills and traced the early days of Aruba’s golden history. Among the key sites of interest is the Balashi Gold Smelter, which played a significant role in Aruba’s mining history. The Balashi Gold Smelter was essential in processing the gold extracted from the island. It all…
Read MoreSensacionalismo den prensa: Aruba tin e problema aki ainda?
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…
Read MoreAruba’s Natural Bridge: The story of Puente Andicuri
On Aruba’s wild north coast, where the trade winds never rest and the ocean carves poetry into stone, stood one of the island’s most iconic wonders — Puente Andicuri, better known as the Natural Bridge.
Read MoreAlto Vista: The Cradle of Arubian Catholicism
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…
Read MoreHallmarks of Arubian Industries: Bushiribana Gold Mill
Tourism as Aruba’s Modern Industry One of the significant historical sites related to this industry is the Bushiribana Gold Mill, which played a crucial role in Aruba’s mining history. For those of you who’ve been living under a rock either by choice or persuasion, Aruba’s primary source of income is tourism. The island’s white sandy…
Read MoreThe tale of Fort Zoutman: Colonial Defenses of the Dutch Caribbean
The Threat of Pirates and Privateers The threat of pirates and privateers was still a serious matter in the latter years of the 18th century. So, it was of utmost importance to build a fort to defend the island against any eminent danger. Just so you know, privateers are sanctioned by a monarchy, republic, or…
Read MoreIslas Inutiles: The Spanish Colonial Era on Aruba
Arrival of Alonso de Ojeda in Aruba (1499) T’was the year of our lord 1499, the 9th of August to be exact… when Alonso de Ojeda, a Conquistador from Torrenjoncillo del Rey, Cuencas, Castille de la Mancha (that’s a mouthful), set foot on these shores. On 6 June 1508 the king of Spain appointed De…
Read MoreMotivacion na tur hoben: ‘Voices of Tourism’ cu invitado special Trent Shelton
Motivacion pa hobennan na Aruba: Voices of Tourism 2024 Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) un bes mas a organisa ‘Voices Of Tourism’ cual ta un tremendo conferencia inspirativo cu meta pa cultiva interes, compromiso, y pasion cerca nos hobennan studiante den ramo di hospitalidad y otro areanan, cual ta representa e bos di e presente y…
Read MoreHomeless problem in Aruba, or was it just Camping?
A lovely guest approached yours truly and asked, does Aruba have a homeless problem? Why are there so many tents on the beach? Well, ladies and gents, no this is not a tropical Skid Row. This is the tradition of Campamento (Camping). Aruba is predominantly Catholic for about 85% of the population with varying degrees of…
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