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Monday 2 SepteMber 2019

Aruba Today and Bon Dia Aruba celebrate Press Day

ORANJESTAD — Aruba dedicates the first day of Septem-
ber to their media with Press Day. This day the press cel-
ebrates their profession by sharing time with colleagues
and release a little bit of the daily deadline stress. Fun
was present at the Ostrich Farm where Bon Dia Aruba and
Aruba Today enjoyed a great tour that provided interest-
ing facts about the largest bird on earth. A nice breakfast
under the giant African-style palapa was for sure a great
Sunday morning experience.

Also this day we emphasis the importance of freedom of
speech and independent press. As media we are respon-
sible to maintain our neutral vision and independent po-
sition, a topic that often is being discussed. It is essential
to defend the fundamental principles of press freedom
and to assess the state of press freedom throughout the
world. This day pays attention to the media attacks on
their independence and also to pay tribute to journalists
who have lost their lives

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