Bati Bleki Buzz Weekly Recap

Rona’s popular gossip column in the local newspapers transformed into a blog, sharing the bounty with a larger audience, welcome, and keep coming back

Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, January 12th, 2024

What is said in the media is not always true. In memory of Henny Eman Vacation rental stays were up 32.5% in 2024. Carnival is on! Mail from Tourism Analytics

January 12, 2025

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, January 5th, 2025

Less Volume, Less Heat

January 05, 2025

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, December 29th, 2024

FZA dismisses its director Vague Talk Happy Holidays A visit to Bucuti & Tara Beach resort Concrete Talk About the beach

December 29, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, December 22nd, 2024

It was a big week for the island’s Shoco population, and ABC, the Aruba Birdlife Conservation Foundation Reporting from Joia Aruba by Iberostar on Eagle Beach. Ribbon Cutting at TRYP by Wyndham Aruba. Many Pieces to the puzzle Appreciation party at the Hilton

December 22, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, December 15th, 2024

In the Aftermath Stolen Not Lost Talk Talk Talk Welcome to ElectroStarAruba Drop whatever you are doing and rush to see GREASE!

December 15, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, December 8th, 2024

Aruba Fashion Week celebrates 5th anniversary More about the Aruba Fashion Week: Maria Teresa Madariaga & Ronchi de Cuba Excited about Friday More excitement about Friday Let’s see what happens by Tourism Analytics Ungrateful

December 08, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap. December 1st, 2024

The Ritz Carlton celebrates a moment of a lifetime. Privada Stays, a new vacation concept on Aruba. Adulto Mayor den Perspectiva

December 01, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, November 24th, 2024

Newly renovated Stellaris Casino celebrates its grand opening Who are we? I watched on YouTube together with 1.84K others, many watched on two TV stations, the conference center was full, and the vibe was excellent, incident free and uplifting. Funari is Here to Help So many challenges Poetry Night, on World Kindness Day

November 24, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, November 17th, 2024

Lick your own wounds New corporate governance legislation for government-related entities The National Archeological Museum, visited and revisited. Two American writers visit Aruba VINO TOSCANO – AN EVENING AL FRESCO The debate on Telearuba

November 17, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, November 10th, 2024

Get me to Baby Beach A tell-all letter More about Arubus and Baby Beach ACCION21 Speaks Excellence May be found in many places

November 10, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, November 3rd, 2024

AHATA Excellence Awards 2024, honor 41 exceptional tourism employees The Aruba Hospitality Oscars 2024, part 1 The Aruba Hospitality Oscars 2024, part 2 The Absent Minister of Tourism Aruba College Fair 2024, set for November 8th & 9th From a concerned reader: Meet GiBi, an MMA Fighter, an Explosive Weapon, a Taxi Driver, and Loose Cannon. Romar Trading launches ASTORIA, at a beachfront wine launch.

November 03, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, October 27th, 2024

More Scuma, Less Chucolati To Heal Parkietenbos From One Soccer Dad to a Soccer Mom Only the Best Will Do A-plates, V-plates 9th anniversary Bati Bleki Buzz online

October 27, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, October 20th, 2024

The Iron Chef Competition, everything you need to know The winning Iron Chef Menu A 5-year celebration, at Hyatt Place Aruba Airport. Hopi Scuma, Tiki Chocolati

October 20, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, October 14th, 2024

At Hellen A. van der Wal’s farewell party Two stories for Tuesday Yesterday was a memorable Day Slow Food, a Global Movement An elevated resort and restaurant experience at the Amsterdam Manor Blow by Blow Bartenders’ Brawl 2024

October 14, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, October 6th, 2024

Willing, three taxis to Palma Real Introducing the local judges of Bartenders’ Brawl and Iron Chef Bartenders' Brawl, check out the bios of our super star mixologists The new Bar Tapas promotes relaxed communal dining experiences.

October 06, 2024

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Bartenders’ Brawl, check out the bios of our super star mixologists

The Bartenders' Brawl, October 12th, 6pm, Plaza Nikki Habibe, Oranjestad. Get tickets for the Autentico Culinary Festival on line!

October 04, 2024

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Eat Quail, and other locally raised and grown products.

We all know Aruba needs to change. We need to get more economical pillars, besides tourism. The agriculture sector could become another pilar. But only when we change our diet. We cannot expect our future farmers to start a business offering veggies that bring huge financial risks with them, but we can start supporting our local farmers by buying the veggies that grow easily here, that are authentic to our climate, our quality of soil, etc.

September 16, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, September 15th, 2024

What Oranjestad needs. Aruba’s coalition dissolved. Across the pond At the conclusion of the Aruba Art Fair Elisa Lejuez at AAF ATA: Authentic Aruba Culinary Festival kicks off with a competition among students

September 15, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, Sept 8st, 2024

Get Ready for Unbelievable Deals on New and Used Hotel Items at the Third Annual Stimami Sterilisami Summer Sidewalk Sale! Art Week is Here and Ready to Unveil San Nicolas’ Most Anticipated New Murals Major Development in Oranjestad Yesterday at the CUA meeting with the minister a businesswoman called for help with challenges in conduction business in Oranjestad Internal government crisis, now in mediation

September 08, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, Sept 1st, 2024

After-Hours in Oranjestad DESSALINES, new Haitian Caribbean Restaurant, in the heart of St. Nicolas I GOT MAIL FROM 297Baseball Academy

September 08, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, August 25th, 2024

Amsterdam Manor Achievements in Sustainability VS Exceeding our Carrying Capacity The Aruba Tourism Authority presents Autentico, Aruba’s Culinary Festival, 2024 Temporary Labor Shortage Solutions Art Fashion 2024 Loretti Design Studio launches ARUBA HAPPINESS BEADS project

August 25, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, August 18th, 2024

Thoughts in the aftermath of the airport shutdown Nicole Hart, a Woman of Many Projects What people have to say! They say the same, another installment. CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY, INCLUDING A DECADE OF EARTHCHECK MASTER CERTIFICATION.

August 18, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, August 11th, 2024

The Minister of Transport increased the number of authorized taxi-riders Bo Por Conta cu Nos = You Can Rely on Us More about Taxi Drivers Good Governance Underway What people have to say - they say the same! Strategic Realignment at AAA

August 11, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, August 4th, 2024

The REAL questions we should ask ourselves Miss Universe Aruba Djiespie’s Place, celebrates 35th anniversary Do you think Aruba is starting to suffer or has been suffering from overtourism. The BIG Elephant in the room

August 04, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, July 28th, 2024

First MLB alumni baseball camp in Aruba Balashi brewery celebrates 25 Take Five Oranjestad 200 years old Summer Hit on the Radio & Clubs A question we should all ask ourselves

July 28, 2024

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A question we should all ask ourselves.

They took the risk, they made the investment, success is theirs, you levy 7% at the gate, besides a plethora of room and resort taxes, even collecting for the need to poop.

July 27, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, July 21st, 2024

What is being said about the Ostrich Art Fair 2024 Aruba & Guyana – looking into the future RDA, FMSA & TdEA audited & Tourism Analytics Please explain and Provide Clarity Michael Lampe, working on his next album

July 21, 2024

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Art Fair 2024

Activate, Rebel, Change

July 16, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, July 14th, 2024

Ancestral Memories Paradise Beach Villas Celebrates 30th Anniversary. Santa Cruz gets its own CasMarie at Mama Ties The Threat of Strike The High Court of the Netherlands rules, same sex marriage is now legal in Aruba & Curacao. Tierra del Sol Tours Local Media & Tourism Personalities

July 14, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, July 7th, 2024

The AHATA Impact Award 2024 recognizes four local companies for their accomplishments. Heavily subsidized ARUBUS does not service the community. The 14th Aruba International Regatta, 2024, concludes successfully, at the Regatta Village Postal Services for the 21st Century We are part of the solution Three pieces for Saturday

July 07, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, June 30th, 2024

Reina Beatrix International Airport hosts a swanky event. Creole Memories Two pieces for Wednesday More About Autism The 14th International Regatta, schedules for June 28th, 2024 We are invincible

June 30, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, June 23rd, 2024

The Auditors from the General Audit Chamber, Speak Effective July 1st, 2024: Sustainability Fee, introduced. Have Passport, Go to Europe Masters of the Craft at the Ritz Carlton Golden Years Expo, Alhambra Ballroom, July 6th from 9am to 6pm

June 23, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz Weekly Recap June 16th, 2024

Long Table Aruba 2024 Regreening Aruba New Watersports Policy The Job Fair, AF&BA 2024 Again a new broom Le Petit Chef is full of surprises

June 16, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz Weekly Recap, June 9th, 2024

Getting Old Is Hard To Do Rock Star Chefs Water, an expensive luxury – WEB an antiquated company Building at Seroe Colorado Famia di Criansa Arubano celebrating 20 years of community work. Pride Month in Aruba

June 09, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, June 2nd, 2024

This is not pretty, I used Google Translate, the original was Dutch, but the document is eye opening Signed and delivered HIAS Aruba opens a Multifunctional Community Center and invites the community to make use of the facility. The Elmar Press Conference Oil, Gas & Sewerage MESA LATINA introduced at Windows on Aruba

June 02, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, May 26th, 2024

Latin American Gastronomic Dictionary, just published. Drilling for Oil & Gas and the Ordinance regarding Competition Update from the 14th Aruba International Regatta 2024. Column Kadushi – Valuable Some more about Real Estate and the Aruba Fair Trade Authority

May 26, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, May 19th, 2024

Same-sex marriage, still up in the air, not for long! We’re talking about RWZI, again. Elmar, counts 15 current interruptions, the media counts 19. Laguna reopens with a fresh twist on casual dining. More Again about Elmar FCVR, taking steps against interpersonal or relational violence.

May 19, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, May 12th, 2024

Help, Water Leak In Garden Luigi and Shareska meet Sting in Las Vegas

May 19, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, March 31st, 2024

World Happiness Report 2024, powered by the Gallup World Poll Latin Vibe Culinary Affair at UA Island Of Gold 52 Synonyms and Antonyms for rain

March 31, 2024

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Latin Vibes Culinary Affair at UA

It was perfection down to the last detail -- even menus were personalized with the name of the esteemed diner on top.

March 26, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, March 24th, 2024

Visit Pepe Margo Distillery on March 18, for a first taste of 1499 Tesoro Rum Nos Norma y Balornan, our norms & values What’s happening with car rentals! The former Bay Side Mall is now the WestStraat Art Boulevard, WestArt. Radisson Blu Celebrates its Third Anniversary.

March 24, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, March 17th, 2024

Eventologist, a one stop logistics shop, the gateway to exceptional and stress-free events Talking About the Holiday Inn AAA hosts Members of the Media Many Ways to Make Aruba Famous Diversity Café 2024 What’s happening with taxis

March 17, 2024

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Many Ways To Make Aruba Famous

We celebrated the publication of Chef Aliza’s book, not too long ago, at Infini in Aruba. The evening in Philadelphia celebrated the publication in the USA. Check out the book here at the Plaza Book shop and select restaurants: Aruba’s Papiamento Cuisine New Caribbean Cooking Celebrating its Creole Roots and Multicultural Flavors.

March 14, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, March 10th, 2024

Patriotic Song Fest According to Caft, they see a positive overview, yet preoccupation remains. Central Bureau of Statistics, CBS, reports. Ever’s Restaurant Celebrates First Anniversary Poetry Held Hostage

March 10, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz Weekly Recap, March 3rd, 2024

AFBA Forum: Advancing Synergy with Governmental Labor Instances. Radio Ga Ga, Radio Goo Goo Good News from the Holiday Inn Random Thoughts and Preoccupations Sponsors of the Eagle Beach Driekiel, acknowledged.

March 03, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, February 25th, 2024

Oil & Gas Explorations The Fall of an Empire The Jazz Trip took us to San Nicolas BDS Aruba and Curacao Launches Educational Program for Pharmacy Assistants Recognized former ATA director Jan Van Nes Oil & Gas Explorations

February 25, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, February 18th, 2024

Welcome to Tuesday We’re talking about asphalt today Tikkun Olam donations, aid the repair of the world Welcome to Friday Thirty years of hospitality at Paradera Park

February 18, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, February 11th, 2024

Critical Labour Shortage What’s New, What’s Hot? Harold Malmberg, De Palm Corporation, Tourism Pioneer, Compounding Challenges Common Sense, no so common, News from Garage Centraal

February 11, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, February 4th, 2024

Political Vulture Letter, Aruba Birdlife Conservation No airtime for young Carnival singers J’ouvert Morning, 2024 edition

February 04, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, January 28th, 2024

Urban Revival and Labour Shortages The New Tourist Tax Syntropic Agroforestry Is there a threat to Status Aparte? Serenading MEP

January 28, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, January 20th, 2024

Keeping up with the Joneses New Chamber of Commerce President, Diederik Kemmerling La Mer Now Open in Noord With PET or without it The Aruba Tourism Reports Patrick Donovan, Sunrise and Sunset Hot & Cold

January 21, 2024

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, January 14th, 2023

70 Years of Musical History, celebrated, Setar pays homage to Carnival – first of three installments Prostate MRIs, Available NOW in Aruba In the millions 70 Years of Musical History, celebrated, Setar pays homage to Carnival – Second of three installments Yesterday was an unusual day 70 Years of Musical History, celebrated, Setar pays homage to Carnival – Third of three installments Looking at Oranjestad & The Minimum Wage

January 14, 2024

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Bati Bleki Recap, December 25th to January 6th, 2024

The concert of the century, Tribute to 70 Years of Carnival Music An even larger, new Community Center for HIAS Aruba SmartCards IT Solutions THE FIRST YELLOW-SHOULDERED AMAZON TAKE FREE FLIGHT INTO ARUBA’S NATURE

January 07, 2024

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Dande, from my book Island Life published a few years ago edited by Karin Swiers

Best wishes for 2024

December 28, 2023

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, December 24th, 2023

Stress is a Waste of Human Potential December

December 24, 2023

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Winners of the third quarter celebrated over lunch, at La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino

All winners received a handsome plaque, a dinner voucher to the Islander Grill, in-house reward stars and a cash gift through payroll! All nominees receive a certificate and in-house reward stars. The winning team receive some funds to spend as a group, on an activity.

December 17, 2023

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, December 17th, 2023.

The Housing Crunch Full Refund, nothing else would do Three in One Thanks for the memories A gift of Books

December 17, 2023

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, December 10th, 2023

Paseo Herencia entertains hotel concierges Going from Rags to Riches More About Portugal What happened in 164BC The Generation Gap From Aruba.nu

December 10, 2023

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Bati Bleki Buzz, Weekly Recap, December 3rd, 2023

The Aruba Oscars Objections, anybody? The AHATA excellence awards What’s new, what’s happening, November 2023 Dream Big

December 03, 2023

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Winners of the third quarter celebrated over lunch, at La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino

General Manager Joe Najjar delivered additional inspirational thoughts, thanking his associates for putting their best foot forward, and actively taking part in the resort’s success.

December 01, 2023

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