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Thursday 21 March 2019

Ceremonial welcome of battleship in Oranjestad

ORANJESTAD — The battle- The first shot of the salute coming the battleship, they
ship pertaining to the de- to the Royal Netherlands received a call about a
fense of the Caribbean Navy flag of the governor drug transport. The helicop-
region will be sailing into will be shot at 9:00am. The ter was launched and this
our harbor for the first time salvo salute of 21 cannon lead to a successful drug
tomorrow, Friday March shots will last 2 minutes. interception.
22nd 2019. Since it’s the
first time this ship is entering The 108-meter vessel has Battleship
our waters this will be re- a crew of 60 marines. The Besides offering a maritime
ceived with the traditional Zeeland has a NH-90 heli- presence and emergency
ceremonial entry. copter on board, and has assistance, the battleship
been sailing the Caribbean also serves as antidrug
The ocean going patrol Sea since December of operations. The ship is de-
vessel Zr. Ms. Zeeland of the 2018. ployed by the Dutch ma-
Royal Dutch Marine will be rines, The Caribbean coast-
sailing along the shore of residence of the governor. The battleship will be sa- The last time a Dutch ma- guard and the American
the Paardenbaai in Oran- At this time the Zr. Ms. Zee- luted in return by cannon rine ship visited the harbor International antidrug or-
jestad at 8:30am, at the land will be giving the sa- by a delegation from the of Aruba was September ganization joint Interagen-
wharf in front of the official lute to the Kingdom flag. Marine base in Savaneta. of 2018. Shortly after wel- cy Task Force South.q

Chabad celebrates Purim

ORANJESTAD — Purim in the helped bring the spirit of
Shtetl is Chabad of Aruba’s Purim to Aruba for the last
creative twist to this year’s few years.
community celebration of “It combines ancient Jew-
Purim, the holiday com- ish traditions with a mod-
memorating the Jewish ern twist,” said Rabbi Ah-
people’s salvation in Persia ron Blasberg, of Chabad
of old. The festivities will be Aruba. “We focus on doing
held at Chabad of Aruba interesting and innovative Hebrew as the Megillah. ebrated every year on the Esther, to recount the story
on Thursday March 21st. programs that will maxi- The event is focused pri- 14th of the Hebrew month of the Purim miracle, send-
mize the enjoyment for marily on spirit, fun, and tra- of Adar. It begins this year ing food gifts to friends, giv-
Billed as the most joyous young and old alike, yet still dition. everyone is sure to after sundown on March ing gifts of money to the
date on the Jewish calen- keeping with the holiday have a great time! 20 and ends at nightfall on poor and enjoying a festive
dar, the daylong holiday theme”. In the spirit of Purim, par- March 21. The holiday com- Purim meal.
commemorates the nul- The event is a community- ticipants are encouraged memorates the salvation of
lification in 356 B.C.E. of a wide program, and all are to come in costume, and the Jewish people in An- For more information on Pu-
Persian decree calling for welcome to join. Partici- there will be a competition cient Persia from Haman’s rim festivities or on the holi-
the extermination of the pants will enjoy delicious for the most innovative or plot “to destroy, kill and an- day of Purim and its obser-
Jewish people throughout food, live music, and fun funny entries. nihilate all the Jews, young vances, contact Chabad
the Persian Empire as told entertainment. and old, infants and wom- Aruba at info@jewishAru-
in the biblical Book of Es- In addition, the celebration What is the holiday of Pu- en, in a single day.” It is ob- ba.com or visit our website
ther. Chabad’s original spin will feature a reading of the rim? served by public readings at www.JeiwshAruba.com/
on this age-old holiday has Book of Esther, known in The festival of Purim is cel- of the Megillah, or Scroll of purim. q

Honoring of loyal and friendly visitors at Aruba Beach Club

PALM BEACH— Darline de Cuba of the received the Goodwill Ambassador
Aruba Tourism Authority had the great certificate as they have been visiting
pleasure to honor several of Aruba’s Aruba for 20 consecutive years.
loyal and friendly visitors as Distin- The honorees stated that they love
guished Visitors and Goodwill Am- coming to the island especially for the
bassadors. The Goodwill Ambassador lovely people, the beautiful weather
certificate is presented on behalf of and the amazing sunsets. De Cuba
the Minister of Tourism, as a token of together with representatives of the
appreciation to the guests who visit Aruba Beach Club presented the
Aruba 20 years and more consecu- certificates to the honorees, and
tively. also handed over some presents and
thanked them for choosing Aruba as
The honorees were Michael Raymond their favorite vacation destination and
and Kay Conley from Monmouth who as their home away from home.q