During a special breakfast meeting, Maggy’s N.V. said goodbye to Mrs. Erica Rodriguez-Abath who has worked at the company for 35 years. Erica worked at all Maggy’s locations and held several positions within the company, but after 35 years of employment Erica decided to start enjoying her retirement. Mrs. Audrey, director of Maggy’s N.V., presented Erica with a special gift during this occasion to show her appreciation for all the years of loyal service.
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Ecolution, an energy-efficient sailboat, and his crew arrived on Aruba
Ecolution is an energy-autonomous sailboat designed for people who want to sail year round and worldwide, summer and winter, throughout the world. After 88 days in which Ecolution crossed the Atlantic Ocean, ex-astronaut Ockels and his crew finally arrived in Aruba. Ecolution will stay over in Aruba for three months and during this period Ockels will assist the Aruban government with several sustainability projects.
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2013 Aruba’s Carnival Child and Youth Queens are crowned
This year five dynamic girls aspired to be Aruba’s Carnival Children’s Queen and four girls were in the running for the title of Aruba’s Carnival Youth Queen. Edylienne Tromp dominated almost all categories in the Child Queen category and was crowned as Aruba 38th Children’s Queen. Kiziah Trimon was awarded with Most Popular, Best Costume and SETAR Youth Queen and took the 50th Youth Queen title.
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Prins and Panchos took over command from Aruba’s Prime Minister
The customary transfer of command took place just weeks from the big parade. The Prime Minister handed over the keys so the new rulers for this Carnival season can lead the coming parades. The Prins and Panchos are usually at the front of each parade escorting their royal Carnival Queens.
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Aruba has a new Tumba King: Jeffrey Kelly
The judges had a tough time selecting a winner again this year, deciding which of the contestants is the best. Aruba’s 43rd Tumba contest had 16 performers competing for the crown and each contestant gave the public a superb presentation. It will be well worth to have these songs in your collection.
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Taste of Belgium Restaurant with a special menu for Valentine’s Day
After the Carnival celebration arrives a special occasion dedicated to the victims of Cupid’s arrow. Taste of Belgium has created with these fortunate souls in mind the most romantic combination of food and drink menu at an amazing price.
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Maggy’s Aruba donates Awg. 1300 to Mary Joan Breast Cancer Foundation
Once again Maggy’s Aruba supported Mary Joan Breast Cancer Foundation during last year's Breast Cancer awareness month. Maggy’s specializes in the retail of duty free perfume and cosmetics and is known for their quality, personalized customer service and the latest in brand name beauty products. During the month of October Maggy’s teamed up with some well-known brands to collect funds for the Mary Joan Breast Cancer Foundation. Last Wednesday Maggy's invited the members of the Foundation to hand over their donation.
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2013 Children’s Tumberito Competition
The 5th annal children Tumba festival took Place last Friday at the Entertainment center. Tumba is part of the carnival events that takes place weeks before the Grand parades and the music genre is know to the ABC Islands. This years competition was very tough and the judges choices were made by crowing Lyaila Stamper and Franksjien Vos as the Queens of Tumba.
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L.G. Smith Steak & Chop House debut’s their special BBQ menu tonight
L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop House offers mouth-watering American steak and for a limited time only you can enjoy their spectacular choice of barbecue, and Certified Black Angus Beef served up by Chef Scott Neuman of the famed ¡OBA! Restaurant of Portland, Oregon. L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop House continues to bring in renowned chef's from around the world to create specials to add to their already distinguished menu.
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Winners of the 2013 Aruba’s Caiso & Soca Monarch competition
2013 Aruba's Caiso & Soca Monarch finals took place this Saturday in San Nicholas at the Joe Laveist Ballpark. This years competition conducted by the Musica Foundation, featured young talents who came out to prove themselves as the next upcoming generation in the Caiso & Soca arena. 26 singers took to the stage to battle for the title of King of Caiso and Soca.
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San Nicolas Balloon Parade
Last Sunday visitors and locals took to the streets for the Aruba’s Children’s & Youth Balloon Parade. The Balloon parade is the first parade that marks the opening of the Children's carnival, a fun event enjoyed by the whole family. The day was packed with miniature dancing masqueraders as they paraded the streets to live music showing off their costumes and road pieces adorned with balloons for the crowds.
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Aruba Water Glass Souvenirs Now at Le Bistro
Now on sale, Aruba Le Bistro souvenirs glasses. The Le Bistro water glass is a fantastic souvenir as a keepsake of your Aruba visit and dining experience at the Mediterranean restaurant. The glasses are available in white and Mediterranean Blue which is prevalent at Le Bistro restaurant. Order your very own Le Bistro Glass and always have your Aruba memories in mind.
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Flip Flop Carnival Beach Party
Sunday November 20th marks the third annual Flip Flop beach party, which is known to be one of the most unique and fun carnival events of the season. This years event will take place at the Surfside Marina, with live entertainment by International sensation Cris Cab along with Aruba's best local live bands. In conjunction with the local performers Aruba's DJ Big Rig and DJ Nutzbeatz will keep the Carnival fever going until midnight.
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