License plate thefts remain a recurring problem in Aruba

0 This morning, three residents in the Jan Flemming area discovered that their cars were missing license plates. According to reports, a man went to the homes during the early hours and removed the plates from the vehicles. In the process, he...

Aruba Airport Launches Self Bag Drop Service to Enhance Passenger Experience

Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) has successfully launched its new Self Bag Drop (SBD) service at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), marking another step in its ongoing commitment to innovation, operational efficiency, and passenger...

The Future is Bright! Technology visionaries honoured at the Future Enterprise Awards 2025

Leaders from the IT and technology industry from across the Middle East region were honoured last night at the Future Enterprise Awards 2025, which were hosted by the venerable publishing house CPI Media Group, at the extravagant Palace Downtown...

California Lighthouse Maintenance Aruba: Temporary Closure for Major Restoration

The California Lighthouse maintenance Aruba project has officially begun this October. The island’s most famous landmark, located at Hudishibana, will remain closed to the public until late 2025. This temporary closure marks the start of a...

I left the UK to live on an all-inclusive cruise ship for £52 a day

Jack Reynolds can’t recommend life on the waves enough (Picture: Metro/Supplied) When Jack Reynolds sold his jointly-owned house earlier this year, he decided bricks and mortar were no longer for him. As a committed cruise fan, he did his sums and...

What to expect aboard the Star Princess cruise ship

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Aruba Tourism Authority North America Connects with Travel Advisors Through Innovative Events

The Aruba Tourism Authority North America recently launched a series of dynamic marketing initiatives across the northeastern United States. Moreover, these strategic events successfully connected travel advisors with the island’s unique offerings...

At HPE, our vision is to make networking truly cloud-native and AI-driven.” – Jacob Chacko, HPE Aruba Networking

CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down for an exclusive interview with Jacob Chacko, Regional Director, Middle East and Africa at HPE Aruba Networking, in an effort to better understand how their acquisition of Juniper Networks for $14bn can help them...

Aruba Responsible Tourism Impact Report 2025: Key Findings

The tourism industry faces unprecedented changes today. Furthermore, 96% of surveyed travelers consider responsible tourism Aruba offers absolutely essential. This statistic demonstrates a massive shift. Additionally, consumers now expect their...

Young Aruban Franklin Suete publishes book to help students in the Netherlands manage finances

0 Aruban students who move to the Netherlands often face major challenges adjusting to life abroad. In a world where new ideas continue to emerge to make that transition easier, one inspiring initiative comes from Franklin Suete. He has written a...

Aruba Airport Just Launched a New Self Bag Drop Service for U.S. Travelers

A major upgrade has just landed at Queen Beatrix International Airport. Aruba Airport Authority has officially launched its new Self Bag Drop service, a step that’s set to streamline the travel experience for passengers flying to the United...

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Earns Travelife Gold and Supports Aruba’s Cultural Future

Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba has achieved two major milestones in 2025. The resort proudly announced a new cultural sponsorship with Cas di Cultura, Aruba’s premier theater and cultural venue, while also receiving its third consecutive Travelife...

48 Hours of Art in Aruba: Murals and Murano Glass But No Museum… Yet

Robert Solognier’s Greetings from Aruba mural attracts plenty of picture-takers. Photo: Christa Terry for Observer Queen Beatrix International Airport has a reputation for being nightmarish in a way that, I’m glad to say, didn’t align with my...

Aruba’s Autentico Culinary Festival Returns, Celebrating Culture, Community and Global Flavors

The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) is proud to announce the return of Autentico, Aruba’s signature culinary festival, taking place Oct. 11–19. Celebrating the diverse cuisines and cultural influences of the island’s more than 100 nationalities,...

96% of Global Travelers Demand Responsible Tourism in Aruba Now

The tourism industry faces unprecedented changes today. Furthermore, 96% of surveyed travelers consider responsible tourism Aruba offers absolutely essential. This statistic demonstrates a massive shift. Additionally, consumers now expect their...

A-Networks partners Plexus Global to host Aruba Tech Fusion 2.0

Section of audience at Aruba Tech Fusion 2.0 event held at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo A-Networks Ltd., in partnership with Plexus Global Ltd., hosted Aruba Tech Fusion 2.0 at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo, on 27 August, 2025....

Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino Appoints Ruthline Theysen as Complex Director of Food & Beverage

The hospitality industry continues to evolve, and strategic leadership appointments remain crucial for success in today’s competitive landscape. Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has made a significant move by appointing Ruthline Theysen as...

HPE tees up the technology for the first AI-enabled Ryder Cup

This past week the Ryder Cup was held at the famed Bethpage Black Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York. While the raucous crowd cheered the U.S. team, and European fans sang, “Ole, Ole,” Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. worked with the Ryder Cup to...

Premier Ford is Canada’s cartoonish Mayor Quimby

One of my pet theories is that almost any significant development in public affairs or major figure in public life has an analogue in at least one episode of The Simpsons. Indeed, one of the many downsides of the disappearance of our past...

Aruban diplomat seeks student pathway with Husson University

Minister Erasmus visited Husson University, looking to boost student exchanges from Aruba. BANGOR, Maine — A top diplomat from Aruba paid a visit to Husson University in Bangor on Wednesday to talk about getting more students from the island...