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The Royal Netherlands Army trains technical skills in Curaçao and Aruba during the Caribbean Engineer exercise
For the next three weeks, military engineers will train in Curaçao and Aruba. Over 100 Dutch military personnel will participate in the annual Caribbean Engineer exercise. During the exercise, they will carry out work on defense sites and help...

Graduate explores potential for offshore wind turbines in Aruba
0 Isabelle Ruiz has graduated from the SSISTEM Faculty at the University of Aruba, specializing in Technology & Engineering. As part of her studies, Ruiz carried out a research project investigating the possibility of generating electricity in...

Cas Floria: The Decorated Houses of Aruba
ad-banner-setar-tourist-sim-watersport2024 265805 Pinchos- PGB promo Banner (25 x 5 cm)-5 copy ad-banner-costalinda-2024 (Oranjestad)—There may be as many as 200 to 300 houses in Aruba that have beautiful decorations, including curtains, stars,...

Aruba Airport proudly hosted the ACI-LAC meetings
0 The Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) proudly hosted this year’s Airports Council International (ACI) Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) annual Environment & Sustainability and Security Committee meetings from September 1 to 3, 2025. About the...

Welcome to VIS2025! We’re about to start
Today is the Day! The Virtual Island Summit is starting in a few hours! If you haven’t entered the giveaway yet, don’t miss your chance to win a free ticket to Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026 in Gran Canaria. Enter now! Today’s Agenda...

Dutch Caribbean islands get first comprehensive mental health overview
0 For the first time, a Regional Mental Health Study has been conducted across the Dutch Caribbean, providing a clear overview of mental health on these islands within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Dutch Caribbean Mental Health (DCMH)...

The European capital with the world’s most scenic cruise port
When you board a cruise, you’re expecting brilliant views and while lots of docks aren’t always in the most scenic parts of town, it really stands out when you come across one which looks Insta-worthy. Travel insurance company AllClear Travel has...

StartAruba opens doors for Aruban startups to enter U.S. market
0 StartAruba, in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Atlanta, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Finance, and Primary Sector, Impact Hub Aruba, Setar N.V., Aruba Bank, Frapa Real Estate, and several strategic partners, is...

Wickham believes vaccine mandate won’t affect SVG election results
Barbadian pollster and political scientist Peter Wickham says he believes that Vincentians have moved beyond the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, under which hundreds of public sector workers lost their jobs in 2021. However, Wickham’s comments on WE FM...

Mavenir Completes Cloud-Native Converged Charging System for SETAR in Aruba & Bonaire
Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider, announced the successful completion and go-live of its Converged Charging System (CCS) transformation for SETAR, the primary full-service telecoms provider on the Caribbean Island country...
St. Martin Community Invited to Explore Local Heat Research at “Feelin’…
PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — On Friday, August 29, 2025, the people of St. Martin are invited to come together for an evening of dialogue, and celebration as the island takes center stage in a Caribbean-led research initiative on one of today’s...

Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) Undergoes Major Rehabilitation of Taxiway Golf
0 Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) has commenced a significant infrastructure upgrade with the renovation of Taxiway Golf, a critical component of the airport’s airside operations. Originally constructed in 1997, Taxiway Golf is undergoing a...

Innovation on display: PCCI’s 51st Philippine Business Conference & Expo highlights tech breakthroughs
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) officially launched the 51st Philippine Business Conference & Expo (PBC&E) today, setting the stage for the country’s most influential business event happening on October 20-21, 2025 at the...

DCMH presents first joint regional mental health report for Caribbean part of Kingdom
Top row, from left: Henk Kamsteeg, Denise Beeke, Caroline Hart, Kathelijne van den Boogert, Krista Oplaat, Kay-Linda Dedier, Jeroen Wisselink and Matthijs Doornbos. Bottom row, from left: Amy van der Linden, Ghislaine Cijntje-Maduro, Tineke...

Cabinet expands list of countries eligible for Visa on Arrival
Staff Reporter CABINET has approved the expansion of the list of countries whose nationals are eligible for Visa on Arrival (VoA) in Namibia. This was announced by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, during a...

Amy Bradley’s brother believes he 'can't trust' Aruba police after disappearance
Amy Bradley's brother shared his thoughts on his sister's disappearance almost 30 years after. The case of Amy's dissapearance is the subject of a Netflix documentary series, Amy Bradley Is Missing, which was released last month. Amy went missing...
Toledo Zoo Celebrates 125 Years with Three-Day Conservation Symposium
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 4, 2025 -- The Toledo Zoo will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a landmark three-day international symposium Oct. 21-23, bringing together leading conservationists, scientists and educators from around the globe. The event...

McLean County Merit Commission met Sept. 11
McLean County Merit Commission met Sept. 11. Here is the agenda provided by the commission: 1. Call to Order 2. Invocation or Moment of Silence – Member Eric Hansen 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Call of Roll 5. Appearance by Members of the Public and...

Where is HPE in the AI networking race? (Analyst Angle)
What are HPE’s technological differentiators, financial performance, and the challenges it faces? Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a defining theme in the networking sector. Vendors are racing to deliver automation, proactive management,...
DCMH Presents First Joint Regional Mental Healthcare Report for the Caribbean…
Willemstad – For the first time, a joint overview of mental healthcare on the Caribbean islands within the Kingdom of the Netherlands is available. With this Regional Mental Healthcare Report for the Caribbean, the Dutch Caribbean Mental Health...