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A pioneer in farming on Aruba

Published on: Aug 16, 2013

Oranjestad – Ari Lichtenstein, an Aruban farmer who owns Nos Cunucu, The Landfarm, stands behind the principle of ecological farming, keeping the soil healthy by using sustainable farming techniques. Ari has ambitious plans for his farm and is aiming to complete all of them, such as growing lettuce in the six greenhouses that he reserved for this purpose. Amigoe visited Ari on the occasion of Earth Day.

Optimist Sailors win Budget Marine Cup during fifth edition of Aruba International Regatta

Published on: Aug 16, 2013

The fifth edition of the Aruba International Regatta drew competitors from Bonaire, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and of course Aruba to the new regatta location in Oranjestad Aruba. With about 50 sails on the water and some 100 participants, this regatta is proving that Aruba has a growing and healthy sailing scene. The weather conditions in Aruba’s beautiful sailing waters were optimal for close competition during the 52 races that were held in the harbor of the capital of Aruba.

DLG store to open its doors at the Paseo Herencia Mall in Aruba

Published on: Aug 15, 2013

DLG store recently opened featuring great timeless and sporty fashion for men, women and youth. Their collection consists of Diesel, Vilebrequin, Gaastra, G-Star Raw, Sundek and Timberland fashions. Owner Adlino de Luca looks forward to welcoming discerning and fashion-conscious clients to his new store.

Visiting Aruba for over 100 years (combined), and still loving it!

Published on: Aug 14, 2013

After 100 years, combined of coming to Aruba, these ladies love it more than ever. Aruba has some long-time visitors, whose highlight of their year is an annual vacation on Aruba. A long time devotee is Elenore Kowalcheck, of Tinton Falls, N.J. whose recalls her first visit to the island with her husband John, was before her daughter and annual companion, Karen, was born. We would never tell a lady's age here, but that was some time ago.

Arubus now with scheduled route to San Nicolas' Baby Beach

Published on: Aug 13, 2013

In an effort to facilitate visitors a trip to San Nicolas and all the attractions in the area, the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Arubus have introduced a new route to the schedule which will now also make stops at Baby Beach.

Westin receives first IBISA award from Ministry of Health & Sports

Published on: Aug 12, 2013

The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba was recently honored as the first resort on the island to receive the IBISA Award, certified by Mr. Richard Visser, Aruba’s minister of health and sports. In conjunction with PACO (Pan American Conference on Obesity), a certification program constructed over the past three years was created with the objectives of raising the prestige of tourism and the tourism industry in the region, and providing economic resources for projects within the community on the prevention of obesity through exercise and healthy eating. Certification for hotels and restaurants is granted on the basis of compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HAACP (Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Point System), and healthy food principles.

Great boat building initiative during upcoming Sailing Regatta in Aruba

Published on: Aug 11, 2013

Two boat builders, Yair Lichtenstein and Rik van der Vaart, will be demonstrating boat building during the upcoming International Sailing Regatta, which is held at Surfside Beach on August 10 and 11. The result of their joint effort, which can be either rowed or motored with a small outboard, will hopefully be sold during the prize-giving ceremony of the event and net proceeds will go to the sailing school for kids (SYWA).

Aruba's #1 supermarket, Ling & Sons launches "Nice to Meat U" festival!

Published on: Aug 10, 2013

In collaboration with LG Smith Steak and Chop House, Ling & Sons Aruba Supermarket launched the "Nice to Meet U" festival which will run until August 11, 2013. The subsequent days will feature quality meat tastings and wine pairings from various restaurants from 12-7pm at Ling & Sons.

Aruban Militia (ARUMIL) return to Aruba after great achievement at Nijmeegse Vierdaagse

Published on: Aug 09, 2013

The International Four Day Marches Nijmegen (or Vierdaagse) is the largest marching event in the world. It is organized every year in Nijmegen in mid-July as a means of promoting sport and exercise. Participants walk 30, 40 or 50 kilometers daily depending on their age and gender, and, on completion, receive a royally approved medal (Vierdaagsekruis). The participants are mostly civilians, but there are also a few thousand military participants.

The fifth Aruba International Regatta is underway!

Published on: Aug 08, 2013

This year on August 9, 10 and 11 the fifth Aruba International Regatta will take place on Aruba. Three days of action and competition for yachts, beach cats, sunfishes, optimists, windsurfers and kite surfers; three evenings of music and parties for all participants and spectators. The sailors will compete for the Budget Marine cup for the winner in the most competitive class. This cup will be awarded for the third time this year and has a value of afl. 1000. For the youngest sailors there will be optimist races and there will be down wind races for the kite surfers and wind surfers.

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