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News Briefs for February 2 to February 15, 1998

• SINBAD Soul Music Festival 1998 - Update 9th February 1998
  The Sinbad Soul Music Festival is coming to Aruba once again. Close to 10,000 people are expected to visit Aruba for the event.

• ARUBA Postal Services to issue eclipse Stamps.
  The Postal Services of Aruba will issue two commemorative postage stamps named 'Total Solar Eclipse 1998'.

• Who says Calypso and Roadmarch ain't happenin' ?!
  The 1998 Calypso and Roadmarch Contest was practically sold out. Attendance was calculated at about 10,000 party goers...

• International Macabean Golf Tournament to be held in Aruba.
  invitations have gone out to golfers from around the world, including Canada, Argentina, Europe, South Africa, Australia and Israel, inviting them to join  the event.

• New ferry service introduced between Aruba and Venezuela.
  Lusitania Expresso is the new ferry that will be providing services from Aruba to Punto Fijo (Venezuela) and back

• Seaport has big plans for Aruba.
  Major investment planned including a yacht marina and a theater.

SINBAD Soul Music Festival 1998 - Update 9th February 1998

The Sinbad Soul Music Festival is coming to Aruba once again. Close to 10,000 people are expected to visit Aruba for the event which will take place between May 20th and May 25th 1998. The venue is the Guillermo Trinidad Stadium. An aggressive multimillion dollar promotional campaign is already under way, including radio & TV promotion (of course including Sinbad's TV show - Vibes), press conferences, promotion on AOL who is also sponsoring the event, as well as various magazines.

For more information, call 1-800-266-SOUL or better still, look up the Soul Music Festival website, since the 800 number is being flooded with calls. The  line-up will be known by the end of this month - we'll keep you posted!

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ARUBA Postal Services to issue eclipse Stamps

The Postal Services of Aruba will issue two stamps named 'Total Solar Eclipse 1998'. These stamps will be available at post offices located in San Nicolas, Noord, Royal Plaza and Oranjestad beginning February 26th,1998 through February 25th, 2000 or while supply lasts.

The stamps, which were designed by local artist Mr. Stan Kuiperi, will have a cost of .85 cents (denominations, 100 cents). Color stamps will be available in Magenta, Cyan, Yellow, and Black. Sheets of 50 stamps each will also be available. Orders can be placed at the PHILATELIC SERVICE-Post Office Oranjestad, Aruba. Telephone: 297-821900, Fax. 297-82730.

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Who says Calypso and Roadmarch ain't happenin' ?!

The winning Roadmarch Bulljam by Long Roy wasn't the only one to sweep the overly excited audience off of their feet. Rei Nier, the original 'Nederlander", drew shouts and applause from more than his students from Colegio Arubano when he sang his song, Huppelen.

Claudius kept his Calypso crown. He sang Basta! (Enough!). Mighty Hippie, one of the favorites for the Calypso crown,  came in second with his song Big Mistake.

Many claim that its the first time that the Calypso and Roadmarch Contest was practically sold out. Attendance was calculated at about 10,000 party goers.

Could it be the magic produced by the union between SAC (Carnaval
Organizing Committee) and ASOMA (Musicians Association of Aruba)?
Great job!

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International Macabean Golf Tournament to be held in Aruba.

On May 14 through the 24th Jewish golfers from around the world will meet in Aruba to join the International Macabean Golf Tournament, organized by the CLAM (Latin American Federation Macabi).

Mr. Eduardo Lisogorsky, General Director of the event, informs that invitations have gone out to golfers from around the world, including Canada, Argentina, Europe, South Africa, Australia and Israel, inviting them to join the event and enjoy the social and tourism related activities. The event will take place at Tierra Del Sol, and the players will be staying at La Cabana All Suites Beach Resort and Casino.

For additional information please contact Mr. Eduardo Lisogorsky at E-Mail: chrislis@telcel.net.ve

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New ferry service introduced between Aruba and Venezuela.

Lusitania Expresso was introduced to the press recently at a press conference held at the Wyndham Hotel & Casino. The Lusitania Expresso is the new ferry that will be providing services from Aruba to Punto Fijo and back. The idea behind this new project is to create a strong touristic and economic bond between Aruba and Venezuela in general.

Various topics related to this were discussed at the conference, including the Free Zone of Paraguana, a possible project in which they will export fresh water to Aruba, and what Falcon has to offer in the areas of tourism and economy.

The ferry, that will start functioning in early March (with no set schedule yet) has the capacity to carry 500 passengers and 100 vehicles.

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Seaport has big plans for Aruba

Well known entrepreneur Mr. Eduardo de Veer, creator and owner of the Seaport Village which includes the Aruba Sonesta Resort, the Seaport Conference Center, Crystal Casino and a cinema complex among others, plans to invest an additional US$9 million with a priority to develop a new marina that will host more than 100 yachts.

More than US$2 million will be invested in the Stardust Showroom which will host the show 'Hot Ticket'. A soft opening is scheduled for February 26th 1998. The theater-style Showroom will have the capacity for 460 persons. 'Hot Ticket' will be a show similar to those in Las Vegas and is from Jane Ryan productions. "This will surely be the best show on the island" claims de Veer, who also plans to invest US$1 million in refurbishing the casino.

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[All information courtesy of the Aruba Tourism Authority]

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