Aruba International Film Festival 2013 Caribbean Spotlight Series winners announced

The winners of the Caribbean Spotlight Series were announced during the last red carpet event of the 2013 Aruba International Film Festival. The Caribbean Spotlights Series and Aruba Flavor Short are an important part of the festival. These competitions are a platform for local and Caribbean filmmakers to feature their latest work. Winners are determined by jury selection and audience vote.

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Jessica and Adam’s Fabulous Flash Mob At Marriott

Last Wednesday Marriott lobby was crowded with family and friends of the couple wearing a big red heart on their t-shirts saying “Jessica and Adam, July 4th 2013”. The couple had a surprise waiting for their arrival on the beats of “Jumping in the line (Shake Shake Señora)”. You can view the flash mob video here.

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Aruban biker Zaitheyl Soekandar added to Paseo Herencia’s Wall of Fame

The fifteen year old BMX biker Zaitheyl Soekandar was recently added to the Wall of Fame in Paseo Herencia Shopping Mall. The Wall of Fame showcases young athletes who demonstrate their talent, determination and tenacity to attain a medal winning status in international sports competitions. Zaitheyl got a place on the wall next to windsurfer Sarah Quita Offringa, swimmers Jordy Groters, Jemal Le Grand, Daniella van den Berg, Allyson Ponson and synchronized swimmers Kyra Hoevertsz and Anouk Eman.

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