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Friday 22 March 2019

University of Aruba and the COE to host 2019 International Island Conference

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The third keynote speaker, speaking at a free
public event on Thursday, March 28, 19:30-
21:30, is Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino, a world-
renowned scholar and researcher who has
dedicated considerable efforts and energies
to the growing field of island studies research―
particularly that which seeks to contribute to a
greater appreciation for different categories
of small island territories. His keynote address is
entitled, “Woke up, got out of bed, dragged a
comb across my head: A day in the life of a SNIJ
resident.”

Finally, the fourth keynote speaker is Dr. Peter
Clegg, Associate Professor in Politics and Head
of the Department of Health and Social Scienc-
es at the University of the West of England, Bris-
tol. He was formerly Visiting Research Fellow at
both KITLV/Royal Netherlands Institute of South
East Asian and Caribbean Studies, Leiden, The
Netherlands, and at the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute
of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), Uni-
versity of the West Indies, Jamaica. His presen-
tation will be “Beyond Brexit and Cotonou: New
Regionalisms in the Caribbean?”
All keynote addresses will take place at Aula, one day by going to https://www.eventbrite. an-international-conference/, or contact is-
University of Aruba. ca/e/1st-international-conference-on-island- lands.conferencearuba@ua.aw.
The conference will appeal to scholars, policy- statesisland-territories-tickets-52213877112. De- The Planning Committee is grateful for the con-
makers, NGO representatives, students and tails of a free public forum will be announced tributions made by the sponsors to this event.
members of the general public interested in shortly. These include The Dutch Ministry of Interior Af-
talking about island life from Aruba, the Carib- fairs and Kingdom Relations, Guardian Group
bean and internationally. For more information, see http://projects.upei. Fatum, University of the West of England, Aruba
You can register for the entire conference or just ca/unescochair/island-statesisland-territories- Tourism Authority, and the Think to Do Institute.q

Honoring George & Brigitte at Casa del Mar

This couple stated that they love the island very much,
especially for its year-round sunny weather, nice sandy
beaches, delicious variety of foods, safety, and Aruba’s
warm and friendly people.

Ms. Richardson together with the representatives of the
Casa Del Mar presented the certificates to the honorees,
and also handed over some presents and thanked them
for choosing Aruba as their favorite vacation destination
and as their home away from home.q

EAGLE BEACH — Recently, Kimberley Richardson of the Aruba Tourism Authority had the
great pleasure to honor Aruba’s loyal and friendly visitors as Goodwill Ambassador. The
Goodwill Ambassador is presented on behalf of the Minister of Tourism, as a token of
appreciation to the guests who visit Aruba 20 years and more consecutively.

The honorees were the lovely couple George and Brigitte Verdon from Vermont U.S.A,
who have been visiting the island for 30 years consecutively!