The Royal Jump-up will go down in our history books as a historic event bringing more school children together in one activity than ever before. The goal of these activities is to see our children enjoy themselves and see our Royal couple from close up.

2013 was an incredible year for Team Aruba with the first Extreme Pro Stock victory, ending fifth in points at the Championship, running a 4.02 at the World Finals being the best elapsed time and making them the fastest naturally aspirated Ford. Team Aruba is hoping to built on this years successes in order to bring home even more trophies to Aruba next racing season.

After their Wall of Fame, Paseo Herencia Shopping Mall Aruba was contented to unveil their newest addition for honoring outstanding international achievements of local athletes and artists. The first star to be placed on the ‘Walk of Fame’ is for Xander Bogaerts, honoring him for his exceptional performance during the ALCS and World Series.

Diane Patterson and her husband Ronnie from Dunmore Connecticut had plenty of good things to say after spending a fabulous week enjoying their prize package for achieving second place in the VisitAruba video contest.

The FIFA World Cup Trophy is making a global tour and is visiting in total 88 countries. Aruba had the honor to welcome the FIFA World Cup Trophy on Saturday November 2nd, making it an historic day as it was the first time that the Trophy arrived on Aruba. Hundreds of Aruban got the chance to view the World Cup and to take a picture with the Trophy.

November 7th is the last day to view the varies paintings & sculptures that have been made especially for the Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival. If you missed them during the festival this is you change to view the artworks at the Westin Art Gallery at the Westin Aruba Resort and Casino.

Aruba is proud of his native son Xander Bogaerts who has won World Series together with his team the Boston Red Sox.  Several islanders, the press and Aruban dignitaries were awaiting his arrival at the Reina Beatrix International Airport to welcome Xander home and to show their support for his great performance during the ALCS and World Series.

The Stellaris Casino at the Aruba Marriott Resort was named one of “The 10 Best Caribbean Casinos” by the Caribbean Journal. Stellaris Casino was listed number four of the ten casinos mentioned in the Caribbean based on the multitude of terrific casinos in this region.

Recently the Marriott Aruba Care Foundation donated 15,000 Aruban florins in basic household needs such as toilet paper, soap, detergent and food items to Fundacion pa nos Comunidad (FPNC).

Sarah-Quita, Aruba's world champion windsurfer, recently paid a courtesy visit to the office of Minister  of Sports and Health, Richard Visser where the two met and discussed various matters related to her successful career in the world of windsurfing.

Secretary General of COA, Nicole Hoevertsz indicated that she was very pleased with the final results. Our young athletes demonstrated that through hard work they can reach very high levels of performance.

Okeanos Spa once again received a visit from the Pevonia Botanica, representative, Mrs. Guiliana de la Piedra, for a refreshment training to the therapists.