Region records decline in tourist arrivals from Canada, Europe, but an increase from South America

The num­ber of Cana­di­an vis­i­tors to the Caribbean fell by nine per cent to 1.67 mil­lion, while ar­rivals from Eu­rope dropped by an es­ti­mat­ed five per cent to 2.53 mil­lion dur­ing the first half of 2025, com­pared to the same pe­ri­od...

Domain Name News: September 2025

[co-author: Laëtitia Arrault, Sean Kelly, Cindy Mikul, Tony Vitali] This is the September 2025 edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe....

WEB prepares to bring new engine online with operational tests

0 WEB, Aruba’s public utility company responsible for generating and distributing electricity and water across the island, will begin integrating a new RECIP DG-7 engine into its production plant starting Wednesday, September 17th. This engine...

C’bean sees fewer tourists from Canada, Europe; arrivals from S. America increase 

By Kenton X. Chance BRIDGETOWN, Barbados —The number of Canadian visitors to the Caribbean fell by 9% to 1.67 million, while arrivals from Europe dropped about 5% to 2.53 million during the first half of 2025, compared to the year-ago period. Paul...

Narcotics Unit seizes large quantity of drugs in raid

0 This week, Aruba’s Narcotics Unit carried out a raid at a property in Zeewijk, demonstrating a firm stance against illegal drug activity on the island. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and maintain public...

Three Wi-Fi 7 trials — at home and at work

Wi-Fi 7, the next generation of wireless technology, is quickly moving from lab concepts into real-world deployments. Three trials conducted this year — led by CableLabs, the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), and partners including Intel, Türk...

Ediberto Roman: The HPE-Juniper Merger Should be Approved

Roger Alford, a former Trump Department of Justice aide has recently joined a minority of U.S. Senators criticizing Attorney General Pam Bondi’s decision to settle the HPE-Juniper antitrust case, allowing the two companies to merge. The...

Articles for Bulletin Board Sept 24, 2025

Last Call for Caribbean Cruise The Ludington Senior Center has a great trip for this winter! It takes travelers to the Caribbean, aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Brillance of the Seas, to visit Puerto Rico, Curacao, Aruba, and the British Virgin...

Fatal stabbing at Redding transitional living facility; Stability Solutions responds

REDDING, Calif. — A man has been fatally stabbed at a transitional living facility in Redding on Tuesday. At approximately 7:08 p.m. the Redding Police Department (RPD) received a call of a potential stabbing at Stability Solutions, LLC on the...

Cft: “Curaçao has the highest healthcare expenditure in the region”

Willemstad – The amount Curaçao spends on healthcare is relatively high. In 2023, this amount was approximately 14.7 percent of the GDP, much higher than for example Aruba (8.7%) or Sint Maarten (6.5%). This jeopardizes expenditure on other policy...

AFC breakthrough brings Wi-Fi 7 closer to reality, says Federated Wireless

In sum – what to know: Standard power Wi-Fi 6E is commercially viable – Federated Wireless and Cisco demonstrated that AFC can safely manage 6 GHz spectrum, enabling higher-power Wi-Fi deployments without disrupting incumbent users. Enterprise and...

Narcotics Unit seizes over 500 kilos of drugs and nearly 9,000 ecstasy pills

34 The Public Prosecutor’s Office released its annual report on Tuesday, September 30th revealing a general increase in criminal and infraction-related figures across multiple areas. According to the report, the number of suspects registered in...

Caribbean tourism shows resilience amid mixed markets

Bridgetown, Barbados: Caribbean tourism recorded 18.5 million arrivals in the first half of 2025, up nearly two per cent on last year and six per cent above pre-pandemic levels, according to new data presented at the CTO’s State of the Tourism...

AHRA hosts seminar on Humanity & AI: Building Better Workplaces Together

0 The Aruba Human Resources Association (AHRA) held its 2025 seminar under the theme “Humanity & AI, Building Better Workplaces Together” and extended a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended. The event took place at Embassy Suites by Hilton...

Carnival Spirit Cruise Ship: A Complete Guide

This article is part of a directory: Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Spirit is the namesake of Carnival Cruise Line’s Spirit class, first launched in 2001. Designed for longer itineraries and far-ranging adventures, it offers a more intimate layout...

Shepherdsville Skate Park opens

SHEPHERDSVILLE — According to mayor Jose Cubero, the city of Shepherdsville is rolling. The mayor officially cut the ribbon to open Shepherdsville’s new skate park, located along Conestoga Parkway next to the Shepherdsville Government Center....

Carnival Venezia to Homeport in Miami, More Options on Magic and Vista

Carnival Cruise Line has opened new 2027-28 reservations for three ships in Miami and Port Canaveral, announcing a move to South Florida for the Carnival Venezia and expanded options aboard the Carnival Magic and Carnival Vista. The company said...

What Are the ABC Islands? Your Guide to the Dutch Caribbean

If you’ve visited the Caribbean before or have dreams of doing so, you’ve probably heard of Curaçao and Aruba. Videos by TravelAwaits These two islands are some of the most popular, unspoiled, and multi-range options for Americans heading to the...

Ryder Cup 2025: Team USA player by player guide including Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau

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US Trafficking In Persons Report Places 2 Countries On Tier 3 List, Several On Tier 2

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Sept. 30, 2025: The U.S. Department of State’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report has placed two Caribbean nations in its lowest category – Tier 3 – while ranking others across Tier 2 and the Tier 2 Watch List,...