Stories about Aruba from December, 2006
Aruba: A reminder from Suriname
A passage in a book about Suriname received as a Christmas present resonates strongly with ArubaGirl: “While things in Aruba aren't nearly as bad as they were during that time in Suriname, I could particularly identify myself with that passage. It seems like here in Aruba, the government just take...
Aruba: Parlimentary Behaviour
The behaviour of parliamentarians quells any political aspirations Arubagirl may have been nurturing…
Aruba: Thank you, Time Magazine!
On being nominated Time Magazine's Person of the Year, Arubagirl writes: “Blogging isn't going to replace mainstream media anytime soon. What it is doing right now, and that is hugely important, is keeping it honest. In check. Technology has caused great, great evil in the world. But this? Computers /...
Aruba: Disappointing Strike
Arubagirl was all geared up for a national strike against a 3% sales tax that the government is planning to introduce, but it all came to nought.
Aruba: Weather Predictions
Arubagirl is grateful for small (if predictable) mercies when it comes to the inclement weather the island has been experiencing.
Aruba: Small island, big life
ArubaGirl puts paid to the idea that “nothing happens on small islands” by recounting some of the recent goings-on in Aruba.