Natalee Case Discussion #825 10/12/09 - 11/07/09

[2NJSons_Mom]

Looks like Poentje Castro's free again.  I think it says he was really just trying to help Claudius Phillips get his laptops back.  Yeah right...whatever.   
He's free, but the case is not closed.

http://www.24ora.com/content/view/13448/29/

Papiamentu translation:

fiscal owing to let poentje castro pound

wednesday, 04 november 2009 - 17:34

informacion oficial cu owing to end of enter for of ministerio publico is indica cu fiscal owing to bay of acuerdo cu one peticion of advocate mr. rossi marchena for let the presentador of \"un day in bida\" at telearuba, esta poentje castro pound. click read more for more info. t’asina cu was monday ultimo cu corte owing to prolonga the ciudadano here his detencion, that owing to being deteni for “heling”, esta of take, keep or cumpra cos (laptop) procedente of one abstraction. according we owing to being informa, poentje castro is deny cualkier envolvimento y is tell cu the had one plan for help claudius phillips for her achieve his laptop bek. some rato happen we owing to being informa, cu poentje castro owing to wordo poni in freedom. according we fuentenan, this do not nifica cu the caso is close. more bien the investigacion will follow y at end will dicidi if the caso is come fast or not.

http://www.amigoe.com/artman/publish/artikel_64717.php

Google translation:

ARUBA

Poentje released

November 5, 2009, 12:38 (GMT -04:00)

ORANGE CITY - Johnny 'Poentje "Castro, host of the TV program Un Dia den Bida, was released yesterday. The Public Prosecutor (OM) agreed to request him to set at liberty.
 
The media personality was supposed to Monday, November 9 in the cell must stay on suspicion of handling stolen goods. He was arrested Friday, October 30 with a stolen laptop. This computer was stolen several weeks earlier of singer Claudius Phillips. At the request of Rossi Marchena, lawyer of the accused, the Public Prosecutor decided to Castro no longer hold.

Castro says not involved in criminal activity and maintains that Phillips from the beginning he was aware that the laptop in his possession. The presenter late 24ora.com news website that he is sorry that when he tries to help themselves persecuted. Marchena deny that Castro would have bought the laptop. Moreover, the lawyer asserts, would Claudius Phillips himself to the police stated that Poentje Castro tried to help him regain his laptops. At the break in the house because the singer had two laptops stolen.

Hi TM,
Isn't Claudius Phillips the one who wrote the song about Hurricaine Elizabeth, which was not complimentary toward Beth?

Hi Magnolia,
Not sure about the song but it wouldn't surprise me.

I was looking for something else and found these interesting:

http://www.arubachamber.com/registry.asp

• Close • Aruba, November 4th, 2009

Only valid if accordingly signed by the Aruba Chamber of Commerce & Industry - J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 10, Oranjestad, Aruba.
Appearing in the Trade Register of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in ARUBA since 15 APRIL 1996 under serial number 20177.0 is the company with the tradename:
 
CAP'S ENTERPRISES N.V.
 
Business address   WAYACA 368, RESIDENCE, ORANJESTAD OOST
Legal form   LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Name of the company   CAP'S ENTERPRISES N.V.
Statutory seat   ARUBA
Date of incorporation   10 APRIL 1996
Last amendment in the articles   8 NOVEMBER 2006
    
Authorized capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 50,000.00
Issued capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 10,000.00
Paid up capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 10,000.00
Fiscal year   01 JANUARY thru 31 DECEMBER
 
DIRECTORS - AUTHORIZED PERSONS AND CORPORATE BODIES - SUPERVISORY BOARD:
 
PHILIPS, CLAUDIUS ALVIN;
Residing in   WAYACA 368, RESIDENCE, ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
Born in   ARUBA on 8 APRIL 1964
Nationality   DUTCH
Position   MANAGING DIRECTOR
Effective   15 APRIL 1996
Authority   FULL

Google translation:
 
OBJECTIVE (S) OF THE COMPANY
 
1. RESULT OF THE OPERATION AND MUSIC GROUPS AND A CONSULTANT IN THE FIELD OF MUSIC, EVENTS AND RECREATION ORGANIZATION.

2. Driving OF RETAIL AND WHOLESALE IN THE HIRING AND RENTING OF ALL TYPES MUSIC AND AUDIO DEVICES AND MACHINES.

3. ON THE MARKETING AND PUBLISHING, INCLUDING DRAWING, PRINT, RECORDING, DISTRIBUTION AND SALES OF NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, BROCHURES, BOOKS, ADVERTISEMENT MATERIAL, ADVERTISING PRINTING WORKS, OTHER WORK PRESSURE, AND AUDIO TAPE AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND LASER DISCS AND OTHER INFORMATION SUPPORTING ARTICLES .


____________________________________________________________________________

• Close • Aruba, November 4th, 2009

 

Only valid if accordingly signed by the Aruba Chamber of Commerce & Industry - J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 10, Oranjestad, Aruba.
Appearing in the Trade Register of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in ARUBA since 6 JUNE 2007 under serial number 20177.1 is the company with the tradename:
 
MY WORLD
 
Business address   ITALIËSTRAAT 38, ORANJESTAD WEST
Legal form   LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Name of the company   CAP'S ENTERTAINMENT N.V.
Statutory seat   ARUBA
Date of incorporation   10 APRIL 1996
    
Authorized capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 50,000.00
Issued capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 10,000.00
Paid up capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 10,000.00
Fiscal year   01 JANUARY thru 31 DECEMBER
Main branch: CAP'S ENTERPRISES N.V. registered under number 20177
located at WAYACA 368, RESIDENCE, ORANJESTAD OOST
NOT IN POSSESION OF A BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT LICENCE
 
DIRECTORS - AUTHORIZED PERSONS AND CORPORATE BODIES - SUPERVISORY BOARD:
 
PHILIPS, CLAUDIUS ALVIN;
Residing in   WAYACA 368, RESIDENCE, ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
Born in   ARUBA on 8 APRIL 1964
Nationality   DUTCH
Position   MANAGING DIRECTOR
Effective   10 APRIL 1996
Authority   FULL
 
OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE COMPANY
 
1. ON OWN NAME AND FOR OWN ACCOUNT IN THE EXERCISE OF THE CATERING WIDEST SENSE OF THE WORD;
2. ON OWN NAME AND FOR OWN ACCOUNT OF ONE OR MORE RUN-COCKTAIL LOUNGES,
CAFE RESTAURANTS, BARS AND DANCE EVENTS ANNEX / OR FAST-FOOD OCCASIONS.
3. TRADE IN ALCOHOLIC AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND MORE PARTICULARLY IN THE WINE TRADE.
4. THE PROVISION OF EVERYTHING IN THE FULLEST SENSE CONNECTION WITH ENTERTAINMENT AND AMUSEMENT AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO ATTRACT AND DO BUSINESS OF MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS IN GENERAL AND THE FEATHERS OF PRODUCING AND PROMO - EVENTS AND THE COVER OF EVENTS;
5. ABOVE WILL BE MADE TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE VERGUNNINGSVERORDENING.
6. THE (DO) AND OPERATION (DO) RESULT OF MUSICAL GROUPS AND ADVIESBUREAUX (CONSULTANCY
OFFICES) AND INFORMATION CENTERS IN THE FIELD OF MUSIC, EVENTS AND RECREATION AGENCY;
7. Driving OF COMMERCE - INCLUDING RETAIL, GREAT MID-AND TRANSIT BOARD
AGENT TRADE IN HOURS - IMPORTING. AND EXPORT ALL KINDS OF RENT AND RENT AND AUDIO-MUSIC-INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS;
8. THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND GIVING AND CARING OF INSTRUCTIONAL, COURSES AND TRAINING IN THE FIELD OF ENTERTAINMENT (ENTERTAINMENT) IN GENERAL AND IN PARTICULAR MUSIC;
9. ORGANIZING, COVER, PROMOTE AND GIVE GIVE GIVE ALL KINDS OF REPRESENTATION AS TO ITS including but not limited SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, FESTIVALS, SHOWS AND WORKSHOPS;
10. GRANTING OF THIRD PARTIES ON THE SERVICES, AND CARE ORGANIZATION OF EVERYTHING WITH BOTH THE WRITTEN AND THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA-RELATED, INCLUDED INCLUDE THE BELOW-arranging and composing music files AND THE SUPPORT OF MUSIC PRODUCTION;
11. Accounting, MANAGE, OPERATE AND EXERCISE OF ONE OR MORE AUDIO AND STUDIOS ~
ADVERTISEMENT BUREAUX IN THE FULLEST SENSE;
12 .. ON THE MARKET AND (DO) PUBLISHING, INCLUDING DRAWING, PRINT, RECORDING, DISTRIBUTION AND SALES OF NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, BROCHURES, BOOKS, ADVERTISEMENT MATERIAL, ADVERTISING PRINTING WORKS, OTHER WORK PRESSURE, AND AUDIO TAPE AND PROGRAMS, COMPUTER AND LASER DISCS AND OTHER ARTICLES IHFORMATIE BEARING;
13. DETECTING THE INTERESTS OF THE ARTISTS, THE - COVER OF ARTISTS TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACTS AND DEFEND THEIR INTERESTS, ALL IN THE WIDEST SENSE OF THE WORD;
14. MAKE THE GUARANTEE AND OTHER WARRANTIES AND TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OR PROPERTY OR NOT FIDUCIARY TRUST or mortgaging, pledge or otherwise encumber
OF FUNDS, AND THE OTHER TO THE SATISFACTION OF SECURITY FOR THE DEBTS OF THE COMPANY AND THE DEBTS OF THIRD PARTIES, WHETHER OR NOT TO CONTRAPRESTATIE;
15. THE INVESTMENT OF FUNDS IN ITS SECURITIES AS PART OF SHARES AND OTHER SECURITIES entitlement, BONDS AND OTHER INTEREST-BEARING: CLAIMS UNDER ANY NAME AND IN ANY FORM WHATSOEVER;
16. THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT INVESTMENT IN REAL CASES OF ITS ASSETS AND RIGHTS, THE ACQUISITION, property, rent, rent, lease, lease, consolidation, drainage, DEVELOP, IMPROVE, EDIT, cultivation, SELL OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE, mortgage or otherwise encumber REAL BUSINESS AND THE ANCHORING OF WORK infrastructure such as roads, PIPES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES in real estate;
17. FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND / OR FORMER EMPLOYEES WITH THE COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES, AND / OR THEIR SURVIVORS
CLOSE TO: standing right, ANNUITY CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH AN INSURER OF PENSION HELD IS A LICENSE AS PROVIDED IN ARTICLE 5, FIRST PARAGRAPH OF THE INSURANCE SUPERVISION ordinance;
18. THE BUILDING AND ENSURE RETIREMENT FOR - AND MAKE THE BENEFITS OF DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY WITH ITS - AFFILIATES AND THEIR SURVIVORS;
19. THE ACTION AS Finance AND MEDIATION IN THE CREATION OF ALL TYPES OF FINANCING TRANSACTIONS Vant --
20. THE COMPANY MAY 19 THE MEMBER ACTIVITIES LISTED ONLY IN SUCH A WAY TO PROVIDE THAT THEY DO NOT CREDIT INSTITUTIONS AS REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 1 OF ARTICLE 1, ordinance CREDIT CONTROL SUBSTANCE MAY BE REGARDED. IT IS ALSO HER EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED, UNLESS EXEMPTION, THE ACTS MENTIONED IN ARTICLE 48 OF THE SUBSTANCE TO PROVIDE CREDIT MONITORING ordinance;
21. TAKE PART IN, OR TO GRANT AID IS IN ANY WAY TO-interest, OR THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION OVER-REPRESENTATION OF DETECTING THE OTHER COMPANIES,
COMPANIES AND LEGAL PERSONS, REGARDLESS OF THE PURPOSE DESCRIPTION;
22. THE PURSUIT OF ALL DUTIES AND ALL ACTS, WHICH THE ABOVE FLOOR IN THE FULLEST SENSE RELATED TO, OR ARE CONNECTED IT could foster

 

I think I've seen this business before...not sure if it was posted or if I saw it somewhere else.........we tend to abbreviate names here, so I'm not sure it relates, but it sure does raise the eyebrows.   

[2NJSons_Mom]

Looks like Poentje Castro's free again.  I think it says he was really just trying to help Claudius Phillips get his laptops back.  Yeah right...whatever.   
He's free, but the case is not closed.

http://www.24ora.com/content/view/13448/29/

Papiamentu translation:

fiscal owing to let poentje castro pound

wednesday, 04 november 2009 - 17:34

informacion oficial cu owing to end of enter for of ministerio publico is indica cu fiscal owing to bay of acuerdo cu one peticion of advocate mr. rossi marchena for let the presentador of \"un day in bida\" at telearuba, esta poentje castro pound. click read more for more info. t’asina cu was monday ultimo cu corte owing to prolonga the ciudadano here his detencion, that owing to being deteni for “heling”, esta of take, keep or cumpra cos (laptop) procedente of one abstraction. according we owing to being informa, poentje castro is deny cualkier envolvimento y is tell cu the had one plan for help claudius phillips for her achieve his laptop bek. some rato happen we owing to being informa, cu poentje castro owing to wordo poni in freedom. according we fuentenan, this do not nifica cu the caso is close. more bien the investigacion will follow y at end will dicidi if the caso is come fast or not.

http://www.amigoe.com/artman/publish/artikel_64717.php

Google translation:

ARUBA

Poentje released

November 5, 2009, 12:38 (GMT -04:00)

ORANGE CITY - Johnny 'Poentje "Castro, host of the TV program Un Dia den Bida, was released yesterday. The Public Prosecutor (OM) agreed to request him to set at liberty.
 
The media personality was supposed to Monday, November 9 in the cell must stay on suspicion of handling stolen goods. He was arrested Friday, October 30 with a stolen laptop. This computer was stolen several weeks earlier of singer Claudius Phillips. At the request of Rossi Marchena, lawyer of the accused, the Public Prosecutor decided to Castro no longer hold.

Castro says not involved in criminal activity and maintains that Phillips from the beginning he was aware that the laptop in his possession. The presenter late 24ora.com news website that he is sorry that when he tries to help themselves persecuted. Marchena deny that Castro would have bought the laptop. Moreover, the lawyer asserts, would Claudius Phillips himself to the police stated that Poentje Castro tried to help him regain his laptops. At the break in the house because the singer had two laptops stolen.

Hi TM,
Isn't Claudius Phillips the one who wrote the song about Hurricaine Elizabeth, which was not complimentary toward Beth?

Hi Magnolia,
Not sure about the song but it wouldn't surprise me.

I was looking for something else and found these interesting:

http://www.arubachamber.com/registry.asp

• Close • Aruba, November 4th, 2009

Only valid if accordingly signed by the Aruba Chamber of Commerce & Industry - J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 10, Oranjestad, Aruba.
Appearing in the Trade Register of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in ARUBA since 15 APRIL 1996 under serial number 20177.0 is the company with the tradename:
 
CAP'S ENTERPRISES N.V.
 
Business address   WAYACA 368, RESIDENCE, ORANJESTAD OOST
Legal form   LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Name of the company   CAP'S ENTERPRISES N.V.
Statutory seat   ARUBA
Date of incorporation   10 APRIL 1996
Last amendment in the articles   8 NOVEMBER 2006
    
Authorized capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 50,000.00
Issued capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 10,000.00
Paid up capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 10,000.00
Fiscal year   01 JANUARY thru 31 DECEMBER
 
DIRECTORS - AUTHORIZED PERSONS AND CORPORATE BODIES - SUPERVISORY BOARD:
 
PHILIPS, CLAUDIUS ALVIN;
Residing in   WAYACA 368, RESIDENCE, ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
Born in   ARUBA on 8 APRIL 1964
Nationality   DUTCH
Position   MANAGING DIRECTOR
Effective   15 APRIL 1996
Authority   FULL

Google translation:
 
OBJECTIVE (S) OF THE COMPANY
 
1. RESULT OF THE OPERATION AND MUSIC GROUPS AND A CONSULTANT IN THE FIELD OF MUSIC, EVENTS AND RECREATION ORGANIZATION.

2. Driving OF RETAIL AND WHOLESALE IN THE HIRING AND RENTING OF ALL TYPES MUSIC AND AUDIO DEVICES AND MACHINES.

3. ON THE MARKETING AND PUBLISHING, INCLUDING DRAWING, PRINT, RECORDING, DISTRIBUTION AND SALES OF NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, BROCHURES, BOOKS, ADVERTISEMENT MATERIAL, ADVERTISING PRINTING WORKS, OTHER WORK PRESSURE, AND AUDIO TAPE AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND LASER DISCS AND OTHER INFORMATION SUPPORTING ARTICLES .


____________________________________________________________________________

• Close • Aruba, November 4th, 2009

 

Only valid if accordingly signed by the Aruba Chamber of Commerce & Industry - J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 10, Oranjestad, Aruba.
Appearing in the Trade Register of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in ARUBA since 6 JUNE 2007 under serial number 20177.1 is the company with the tradename:
 
MY WORLD
 
Business address   ITALIËSTRAAT 38, ORANJESTAD WEST
Legal form   LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Name of the company   CAP'S ENTERTAINMENT N.V.
Statutory seat   ARUBA
Date of incorporation   10 APRIL 1996
    
Authorized capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 50,000.00
Issued capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 10,000.00
Paid up capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 10,000.00
Fiscal year   01 JANUARY thru 31 DECEMBER
Main branch: CAP'S ENTERPRISES N.V. registered under number 20177
located at WAYACA 368, RESIDENCE, ORANJESTAD OOST
NOT IN POSSESION OF A BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT LICENCE
 
DIRECTORS - AUTHORIZED PERSONS AND CORPORATE BODIES - SUPERVISORY BOARD:
 
PHILIPS, CLAUDIUS ALVIN;
Residing in   WAYACA 368, RESIDENCE, ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
Born in   ARUBA on 8 APRIL 1964
Nationality   DUTCH
Position   MANAGING DIRECTOR
Effective   10 APRIL 1996
Authority   FULL
 
OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE COMPANY
 
1. ON OWN NAME AND FOR OWN ACCOUNT IN THE EXERCISE OF THE CATERING WIDEST SENSE OF THE WORD;
2. ON OWN NAME AND FOR OWN ACCOUNT OF ONE OR MORE RUN-COCKTAIL LOUNGES,
CAFE RESTAURANTS, BARS AND DANCE EVENTS ANNEX / OR FAST-FOOD OCCASIONS.
3. TRADE IN ALCOHOLIC AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND MORE PARTICULARLY IN THE WINE TRADE.
4. THE PROVISION OF EVERYTHING IN THE FULLEST SENSE CONNECTION WITH ENTERTAINMENT AND AMUSEMENT AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO ATTRACT AND DO BUSINESS OF MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS IN GENERAL AND THE FEATHERS OF PRODUCING AND PROMO - EVENTS AND THE COVER OF EVENTS;
5. ABOVE WILL BE MADE TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE VERGUNNINGSVERORDENING.
6. THE (DO) AND OPERATION (DO) RESULT OF MUSICAL GROUPS AND ADVIESBUREAUX (CONSULTANCY
OFFICES) AND INFORMATION CENTERS IN THE FIELD OF MUSIC, EVENTS AND RECREATION AGENCY;
7. Driving OF COMMERCE - INCLUDING RETAIL, GREAT MID-AND TRANSIT BOARD
AGENT TRADE IN HOURS - IMPORTING. AND EXPORT ALL KINDS OF RENT AND RENT AND AUDIO-MUSIC-INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS;
8. THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND GIVING AND CARING OF INSTRUCTIONAL, COURSES AND TRAINING IN THE FIELD OF ENTERTAINMENT (ENTERTAINMENT) IN GENERAL AND IN PARTICULAR MUSIC;
9. ORGANIZING, COVER, PROMOTE AND GIVE GIVE GIVE ALL KINDS OF REPRESENTATION AS TO ITS including but not limited SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, FESTIVALS, SHOWS AND WORKSHOPS;
10. GRANTING OF THIRD PARTIES ON THE SERVICES, AND CARE ORGANIZATION OF EVERYTHING WITH BOTH THE WRITTEN AND THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA-RELATED, INCLUDED INCLUDE THE BELOW-arranging and composing music files AND THE SUPPORT OF MUSIC PRODUCTION;
11. Accounting, MANAGE, OPERATE AND EXERCISE OF ONE OR MORE AUDIO AND STUDIOS ~
ADVERTISEMENT BUREAUX IN THE FULLEST SENSE;
12 .. ON THE MARKET AND (DO) PUBLISHING, INCLUDING DRAWING, PRINT, RECORDING, DISTRIBUTION AND SALES OF NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, BROCHURES, BOOKS, ADVERTISEMENT MATERIAL, ADVERTISING PRINTING WORKS, OTHER WORK PRESSURE, AND AUDIO TAPE AND PROGRAMS, COMPUTER AND LASER DISCS AND OTHER ARTICLES IHFORMATIE BEARING;
13. DETECTING THE INTERESTS OF THE ARTISTS, THE - COVER OF ARTISTS TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACTS AND DEFEND THEIR INTERESTS, ALL IN THE WIDEST SENSE OF THE WORD;
14. MAKE THE GUARANTEE AND OTHER WARRANTIES AND TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OR PROPERTY OR NOT FIDUCIARY TRUST or mortgaging, pledge or otherwise encumber
OF FUNDS, AND THE OTHER TO THE SATISFACTION OF SECURITY FOR THE DEBTS OF THE COMPANY AND THE DEBTS OF THIRD PARTIES, WHETHER OR NOT TO CONTRAPRESTATIE;
15. THE INVESTMENT OF FUNDS IN ITS SECURITIES AS PART OF SHARES AND OTHER SECURITIES entitlement, BONDS AND OTHER INTEREST-BEARING: CLAIMS UNDER ANY NAME AND IN ANY FORM WHATSOEVER;
16. THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT INVESTMENT IN REAL CASES OF ITS ASSETS AND RIGHTS, THE ACQUISITION, property, rent, rent, lease, lease, consolidation, drainage, DEVELOP, IMPROVE, EDIT, cultivation, SELL OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE, mortgage or otherwise encumber REAL BUSINESS AND THE ANCHORING OF WORK infrastructure such as roads, PIPES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES in real estate;
17. FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND / OR FORMER EMPLOYEES WITH THE COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES, AND / OR THEIR SURVIVORS
CLOSE TO: standing right, ANNUITY CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH AN INSURER OF PENSION HELD IS A LICENSE AS PROVIDED IN ARTICLE 5, FIRST PARAGRAPH OF THE INSURANCE SUPERVISION ordinance;
18. THE BUILDING AND ENSURE RETIREMENT FOR - AND MAKE THE BENEFITS OF DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY WITH ITS - AFFILIATES AND THEIR SURVIVORS;
19. THE ACTION AS Finance AND MEDIATION IN THE CREATION OF ALL TYPES OF FINANCING TRANSACTIONS Vant --
20. THE COMPANY MAY 19 THE MEMBER ACTIVITIES LISTED ONLY IN SUCH A WAY TO PROVIDE THAT THEY DO NOT CREDIT INSTITUTIONS AS REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 1 OF ARTICLE 1, ordinance CREDIT CONTROL SUBSTANCE MAY BE REGARDED. IT IS ALSO HER EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED, UNLESS EXEMPTION, THE ACTS MENTIONED IN ARTICLE 48 OF THE SUBSTANCE TO PROVIDE CREDIT MONITORING ordinance;
21. TAKE PART IN, OR TO GRANT AID IS IN ANY WAY TO-interest, OR THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION OVER-REPRESENTATION OF DETECTING THE OTHER COMPANIES,
COMPANIES AND LEGAL PERSONS, REGARDLESS OF THE PURPOSE DESCRIPTION;
22. THE PURSUIT OF ALL DUTIES AND ALL ACTS, WHICH THE ABOVE FLOOR IN THE FULLEST SENSE RELATED TO, OR ARE CONNECTED IT could foster

 

I think I've seen this business before...not sure if it was posted or if I saw it somewhere else.........we tend to abbreviate names here, so I'm not sure it relates, but it sure does raise the eyebrows.   

[Magnolia]

Looks like Poentje Castro's free again.  I think it says he was really just trying to help Claudius Phillips get his laptops back.  Yeah right...whatever.   
He's free, but the case is not closed.

http://www.24ora.com/content/view/13448/29/

Papiamentu translation:

fiscal owing to let poentje castro pound

wednesday, 04 november 2009 - 17:34

informacion oficial cu owing to end of enter for of ministerio publico is indica cu fiscal owing to bay of acuerdo cu one peticion of advocate mr. rossi marchena for let the presentador of \"un day in bida\" at telearuba, esta poentje castro pound. click read more for more info. t’asina cu was monday ultimo cu corte owing to prolonga the ciudadano here his detencion, that owing to being deteni for “heling”, esta of take, keep or cumpra cos (laptop) procedente of one abstraction. according we owing to being informa, poentje castro is deny cualkier envolvimento y is tell cu the had one plan for help claudius phillips for her achieve his laptop bek. some rato happen we owing to being informa, cu poentje castro owing to wordo poni in freedom. according we fuentenan, this do not nifica cu the caso is close. more bien the investigacion will follow y at end will dicidi if the caso is come fast or not.

http://www.amigoe.com/artman/publish/artikel_64717.php

Google translation:

ARUBA

Poentje released

November 5, 2009, 12:38 (GMT -04:00)

ORANGE CITY - Johnny 'Poentje "Castro, host of the TV program Un Dia den Bida, was released yesterday. The Public Prosecutor (OM) agreed to request him to set at liberty.
 
The media personality was supposed to Monday, November 9 in the cell must stay on suspicion of handling stolen goods. He was arrested Friday, October 30 with a stolen laptop. This computer was stolen several weeks earlier of singer Claudius Phillips. At the request of Rossi Marchena, lawyer of the accused, the Public Prosecutor decided to Castro no longer hold.

Castro says not involved in criminal activity and maintains that Phillips from the beginning he was aware that the laptop in his possession. The presenter late 24ora.com news website that he is sorry that when he tries to help themselves persecuted. Marchena deny that Castro would have bought the laptop. Moreover, the lawyer asserts, would Claudius Phillips himself to the police stated that Poentje Castro tried to help him regain his laptops. At the break in the house because the singer had two laptops stolen.

Hi TM,
Isn't Claudius Phillips the one who wrote the song about Hurricaine Elizabeth, which was not complimentary toward Beth?

Hi Magnolia,
Not sure about the song but it wouldn't surprise me.

I was looking for something else and found these interesting:

http://www.arubachamber.com/registry.asp

• Close • Aruba, November 4th, 2009

Only valid if accordingly signed by the Aruba Chamber of Commerce & Industry - J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 10, Oranjestad, Aruba.
Appearing in the Trade Register of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in ARUBA since 15 APRIL 1996 under serial number 20177.0 is the company with the tradename:
 
CAP'S ENTERPRISES N.V.
 
Business address   WAYACA 368, RESIDENCE, ORANJESTAD OOST
Legal form   LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Name of the company   CAP'S ENTERPRISES N.V.
Statutory seat   ARUBA
Date of incorporation   10 APRIL 1996
Last amendment in the articles   8 NOVEMBER 2006
    
Authorized capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 50,000.00
Issued capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 10,000.00
Paid up capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 10,000.00
Fiscal year   01 JANUARY thru 31 DECEMBER
 
DIRECTORS - AUTHORIZED PERSONS AND CORPORATE BODIES - SUPERVISORY BOARD:
 
PHILIPS, CLAUDIUS ALVIN;
Residing in   WAYACA 368, RESIDENCE, ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
Born in   ARUBA on 8 APRIL 1964
Nationality   DUTCH
Position   MANAGING DIRECTOR
Effective   15 APRIL 1996
Authority   FULL

Google translation:
 
OBJECTIVE (S) OF THE COMPANY
 
1. RESULT OF THE OPERATION AND MUSIC GROUPS AND A CONSULTANT IN THE FIELD OF MUSIC, EVENTS AND RECREATION ORGANIZATION.

2. Driving OF RETAIL AND WHOLESALE IN THE HIRING AND RENTING OF ALL TYPES MUSIC AND AUDIO DEVICES AND MACHINES.

3. ON THE MARKETING AND PUBLISHING, INCLUDING DRAWING, PRINT, RECORDING, DISTRIBUTION AND SALES OF NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, BROCHURES, BOOKS, ADVERTISEMENT MATERIAL, ADVERTISING PRINTING WORKS, OTHER WORK PRESSURE, AND AUDIO TAPE AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND LASER DISCS AND OTHER INFORMATION SUPPORTING ARTICLES .


____________________________________________________________________________

• Close • Aruba, November 4th, 2009

 

Only valid if accordingly signed by the Aruba Chamber of Commerce & Industry - J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 10, Oranjestad, Aruba.
Appearing in the Trade Register of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in ARUBA since 6 JUNE 2007 under serial number 20177.1 is the company with the tradename:
 
MY WORLD
 
Business address   ITALIËSTRAAT 38, ORANJESTAD WEST
Legal form   LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Name of the company   CAP'S ENTERTAINMENT N.V.
Statutory seat   ARUBA
Date of incorporation   10 APRIL 1996
    
Authorized capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 50,000.00
Issued capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 10,000.00
Paid up capital   ARUBAN FLORINS 10,000.00
Fiscal year   01 JANUARY thru 31 DECEMBER
Main branch: CAP'S ENTERPRISES N.V. registered under number 20177
located at WAYACA 368, RESIDENCE, ORANJESTAD OOST
NOT IN POSSESION OF A BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT LICENCE
 
DIRECTORS - AUTHORIZED PERSONS AND CORPORATE BODIES - SUPERVISORY BOARD:
 
PHILIPS, CLAUDIUS ALVIN;
Residing in   WAYACA 368, RESIDENCE, ORANJESTAD, ARUBA
Born in   ARUBA on 8 APRIL 1964
Nationality   DUTCH
Position   MANAGING DIRECTOR
Effective   10 APRIL 1996
Authority   FULL
 
OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE COMPANY
 
1. ON OWN NAME AND FOR OWN ACCOUNT IN THE EXERCISE OF THE CATERING WIDEST SENSE OF THE WORD;
2. ON OWN NAME AND FOR OWN ACCOUNT OF ONE OR MORE RUN-COCKTAIL LOUNGES,
CAFE RESTAURANTS, BARS AND DANCE EVENTS ANNEX / OR FAST-FOOD OCCASIONS.
3. TRADE IN ALCOHOLIC AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND MORE PARTICULARLY IN THE WINE TRADE.
4. THE PROVISION OF EVERYTHING IN THE FULLEST SENSE CONNECTION WITH ENTERTAINMENT AND AMUSEMENT AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO ATTRACT AND DO BUSINESS OF MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS IN GENERAL AND THE FEATHERS OF PRODUCING AND PROMO - EVENTS AND THE COVER OF EVENTS;
5. ABOVE WILL BE MADE TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE VERGUNNINGSVERORDENING.
6. THE (DO) AND OPERATION (DO) RESULT OF MUSICAL GROUPS AND ADVIESBUREAUX (CONSULTANCY
OFFICES) AND INFORMATION CENTERS IN THE FIELD OF MUSIC, EVENTS AND RECREATION AGENCY;
7. Driving OF COMMERCE - INCLUDING RETAIL, GREAT MID-AND TRANSIT BOARD
AGENT TRADE IN HOURS - IMPORTING. AND EXPORT ALL KINDS OF RENT AND RENT AND AUDIO-MUSIC-INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS;
8. THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AND GIVING AND CARING OF INSTRUCTIONAL, COURSES AND TRAINING IN THE FIELD OF ENTERTAINMENT (ENTERTAINMENT) IN GENERAL AND IN PARTICULAR MUSIC;
9. ORGANIZING, COVER, PROMOTE AND GIVE GIVE GIVE ALL KINDS OF REPRESENTATION AS TO ITS including but not limited SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, FESTIVALS, SHOWS AND WORKSHOPS;
10. GRANTING OF THIRD PARTIES ON THE SERVICES, AND CARE ORGANIZATION OF EVERYTHING WITH BOTH THE WRITTEN AND THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA-RELATED, INCLUDED INCLUDE THE BELOW-arranging and composing music files AND THE SUPPORT OF MUSIC PRODUCTION;
11. Accounting, MANAGE, OPERATE AND EXERCISE OF ONE OR MORE AUDIO AND STUDIOS ~
ADVERTISEMENT BUREAUX IN THE FULLEST SENSE;
12 .. ON THE MARKET AND (DO) PUBLISHING, INCLUDING DRAWING, PRINT, RECORDING, DISTRIBUTION AND SALES OF NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, BROCHURES, BOOKS, ADVERTISEMENT MATERIAL, ADVERTISING PRINTING WORKS, OTHER WORK PRESSURE, AND AUDIO TAPE AND PROGRAMS, COMPUTER AND LASER DISCS AND OTHER ARTICLES IHFORMATIE BEARING;
13. DETECTING THE INTERESTS OF THE ARTISTS, THE - COVER OF ARTISTS TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACTS AND DEFEND THEIR INTERESTS, ALL IN THE WIDEST SENSE OF THE WORD;
14. MAKE THE GUARANTEE AND OTHER WARRANTIES AND TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OR PROPERTY OR NOT FIDUCIARY TRUST or mortgaging, pledge or otherwise encumber
OF FUNDS, AND THE OTHER TO THE SATISFACTION OF SECURITY FOR THE DEBTS OF THE COMPANY AND THE DEBTS OF THIRD PARTIES, WHETHER OR NOT TO CONTRAPRESTATIE;
15. THE INVESTMENT OF FUNDS IN ITS SECURITIES AS PART OF SHARES AND OTHER SECURITIES entitlement, BONDS AND OTHER INTEREST-BEARING: CLAIMS UNDER ANY NAME AND IN ANY FORM WHATSOEVER;
16. THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT INVESTMENT IN REAL CASES OF ITS ASSETS AND RIGHTS, THE ACQUISITION, property, rent, rent, lease, lease, consolidation, drainage, DEVELOP, IMPROVE, EDIT, cultivation, SELL OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE, mortgage or otherwise encumber REAL BUSINESS AND THE ANCHORING OF WORK infrastructure such as roads, PIPES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES in real estate;
17. FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND / OR FORMER EMPLOYEES WITH THE COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES, AND / OR THEIR SURVIVORS
CLOSE TO: standing right, ANNUITY CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH AN INSURER OF PENSION HELD IS A LICENSE AS PROVIDED IN ARTICLE 5, FIRST PARAGRAPH OF THE INSURANCE SUPERVISION ordinance;
18. THE BUILDING AND ENSURE RETIREMENT FOR - AND MAKE THE BENEFITS OF DIRECTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY WITH ITS - AFFILIATES AND THEIR SURVIVORS;
19. THE ACTION AS Finance AND MEDIATION IN THE CREATION OF ALL TYPES OF FINANCING TRANSACTIONS Vant --
20. THE COMPANY MAY 19 THE MEMBER ACTIVITIES LISTED ONLY IN SUCH A WAY TO PROVIDE THAT THEY DO NOT CREDIT INSTITUTIONS AS REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 1 OF ARTICLE 1, ordinance CREDIT CONTROL SUBSTANCE MAY BE REGARDED. IT IS ALSO HER EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED, UNLESS EXEMPTION, THE ACTS MENTIONED IN ARTICLE 48 OF THE SUBSTANCE TO PROVIDE CREDIT MONITORING ordinance;
21. TAKE PART IN, OR TO GRANT AID IS IN ANY WAY TO-interest, OR THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION OVER-REPRESENTATION OF DETECTING THE OTHER COMPANIES,
COMPANIES AND LEGAL PERSONS, REGARDLESS OF THE PURPOSE DESCRIPTION;
22. THE PURSUIT OF ALL DUTIES AND ALL ACTS, WHICH THE ABOVE FLOOR IN THE FULLEST SENSE RELATED TO, OR ARE CONNECTED IT could foster

 

I think I've seen this business before...not sure if it was posted or if I saw it somewhere else.........we tend to abbreviate names here, so I'm not sure it relates, but it sure does raise the eyebrows.   

I think over in the Oil thread, 2NJ.
There was an oil company CAP

[Magnolia]

KTF just dropped this off in the Oil and Gas thread.
I was looking for it.


CAP COMPANIA ARUBANO DI PETROLEO N.V.
L.G. SMITH BLVD. 76, ORANJESTAD WEST
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

[MuffyBee]

I just checked and checked again to see if was really Magnolia that posted that stack.  At first, I thought it was billb posting.     Are you taking stacking lessons, or has billb's habits just rubbed off on some of us over time?     Actually, it's not all that bad, maybe 6 or so.   I think it looks bigger than it really is, because of the long post in there.   When the quote stacks get to 13 or more, they start looking like the Sta-Puff-Marshmallow man  coming through in Ghostbusters   

[Magnolia]

I just checked and checked again to see if was really Magnolia that posted that stack.  At first, I thought it was billb posting.     Are you taking stacking lessons, or has billb's habits just rubbed off on some of us over time?     Actually, it's not all that bad, maybe 6 or so.   I think it looks bigger than it really is, because of the long post in there.   When the quote stacks get to 13 or more, they start looking like the Sta-Puff-Marshmallow man  coming through in Ghostbusters   

Well, at least I didn't stack it the second time.

[texasmom]

I just checked and checked again to see if was really Magnolia that posted that stack.  At first, I thought it was billb posting.     Are you taking stacking lessons, or has billb's habits just rubbed off on some of us over time?     Actually, it's not all that bad, maybe 6 or so.   I think it looks bigger than it really is, because of the long post in there.   When the quote stacks get to 13 or more, they start looking like the Sta-Puff-Marshmallow man  coming through in Ghostbusters   

 

Taught by the masterstacker billllllllllb!   

[Magnolia]

I just checked and checked again to see if was really Magnolia that posted that stack.  At first, I thought it was billb posting.     Are you taking stacking lessons, or has billb's habits just rubbed off on some of us over time?     Actually, it's not all that bad, maybe 6 or so.   I think it looks bigger than it really is, because of the long post in there.   When the quote stacks get to 13 or more, they start looking like the Sta-Puff-Marshmallow man  coming through in Ghostbusters   

 

Taught by the masterstacker billllllllllb!   

I learned at the knee of the Masterstacker!!

[texasmom]

I just checked and checked again to see if was really Magnolia that posted that stack.  At first, I thought it was billb posting.     Are you taking stacking lessons, or has billb's habits just rubbed off on some of us over time?     Actually, it's not all that bad, maybe 6 or so.   I think it looks bigger than it really is, because of the long post in there.   When the quote stacks get to 13 or more, they start looking like the Sta-Puff-Marshmallow man  coming through in Ghostbusters   

 

Taught by the masterstacker billllllllllb!   

I learned at the knee of the Masterstacker!!

[2NJSons_Mom]

I just checked and checked again to see if was really Magnolia that posted that stack.  At first, I thought it was billb posting.     Are you taking stacking lessons, or has billb's habits just rubbed off on some of us over time?     Actually, it's not all that bad, maybe 6 or so.   I think it looks bigger than it really is, because of the long post in there.   When the quote stacks get to 13 or more, they start looking like the Sta-Puff-Marshmallow man  coming through in Ghostbusters   

Well, at least I didn't stack it the second time.

I stacked, too.  A little stackin' smack...or whatever.   

[2NJSons_Mom]

Magnolia,

The oil CAP company may have been what I was thinking of .....may have come across it earlier while digging...or maybe Hotping shared it with me.....  Thanks.

[texasmom]

I just checked and checked again to see if was really Magnolia that posted that stack.  At first, I thought it was billb posting.     Are you taking stacking lessons, or has billb's habits just rubbed off on some of us over time?     Actually, it's not all that bad, maybe 6 or so.   I think it looks bigger than it really is, because of the long post in there.   When the quote stacks get to 13 or more, they start looking like the Sta-Puff-Marshmallow man  coming through in Ghostbusters   

Well, at least I didn't stack it the second time.

I stacked, too.  A little stackin' smack...or whatever.   

 

[texasmom]

Truth and Justice for Natalee!

[2NJSons_Mom]

I love that photo of Natalee.

Good morning, everyone.

[MuffyBee]

I love that photo of Natalee.

Good morning, everyone.

Good morning, short stack     

[MuffyBee]

I love that photo of Natalee.

Good morning, everyone.

Good morning, short stack     

Or is it short smack stack?   

[2NJSons_Mom]

Posted on Fri, Nov. 06, 2009

Bradenton company introduces cigars from Aruba
By JENNIFER RICH
jrich@bradenton.com
Bill Valentine walked into a small cigar shop in Aruba this summer to buy a friend a cigar and walked out with a plan to import Aruban products to the U.S.

The Bradenton business consultant is starting with Aruhibas, nonblended cigars made from tobacco grown in the Caribbean island country.

The first shipment of 60 boxes containing six varieties is due today, and Valentine will launch a marketing campaign at two events next week — a Nov. 20 preview at Cork’s Cigar Bar in downtown Bradenton, and the Nov. 21 official introduction at the Ybor City Cigar Fest in Tampa.

“They are very, very unique,” Valentine said. “Most cigars are blended with different tobaccos used in the filler and wrapper. These are from tobacco grown, harvested and rolled on a small plantation in Aruba.”

Most cigar aficionados are surprised to learn that the former Dutch colony even grows tobacco.

“I never had a clue,” said Cork Miller, owner of Cork’s Cigar Bar, which will be an exclusive distributor of the product. “I introduced them here and most of my customers said, ‘Aruba?’ They didn’t believe it.”

Valentine is marketing the cigars to a niche group of smokers who prefer high-end, quality cigars. They will sell for $15 to $20 a piece, he said, depending on the tariff he will pay.

Surprisingly, Valentine is not a cigar smoker. But he is hooked on the idea as the beginning of exporting a variety of exports from a country where he has vacationed for the past 16 years.

“It is a beautiful country, I usually make two to three trips a year and I’m always fascinated by the products they have,” said Valentine, who owns Aquarius Consulting Group, LLC.

Most people who have tried the Aruhibas say they are comparable to Cuban cigars, said Valentine, who describes the cigars as “very light.” Miller describes them as medium to full flavor.”

Benjamin Petrochi owns the shop Valentine walked into that June day. He owns two shops in Aruba and learned the cigar-making trade during his travels to Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Having sold cigars from other countries for more than a decade, Petrochi decided six years ago to produce his own from scratch. He and his four employees plant the seeds for the tobacco plants, grow the seedlings and harvests them after nine months of cultivation. He then dries the leaves and places them in special bags to ferment.

He doesn’t use any pesticides in the process, Valentine said, which is almost unheard of in the industry.

Valentine is targeting Miami’s South Beach, Chicago and Las Vegas for his U.S. launch and hopes to approach people like Michael Jordan and Dick Butkis to see if they want distribution rights.

He’s hoping the cigar’s success will further his vision to bring Aruba products to the U.S.

Miller thinks if his testing of the product is any indication, its success will be a sure thing.

“Everybody has been ranting and raving,” he said. “It has a great taste.”

© 2009 Bradenton.com and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved. http://www.bradenton.com
http://www.bradenton.com/business/v-print/story/1834211.html

[2NJSons_Mom]

I love that photo of Natalee.

Good morning, everyone.

Good morning, short stack     

Or is it short smack stack?   

Considering the article I just posted...short smoke stack smack.   

[MuffyBee]

I love that photo of Natalee.

Good morning, everyone.

Good morning, short stack     

Or is it short smack stack?   

Considering the article I just posted...short smoke stack smack.   

 

[Magnolia]

Posted on Fri, Nov. 06, 2009

Bradenton company introduces cigars from Aruba
By JENNIFER RICH
jrich@bradenton.com
Bill Valentine walked into a small cigar shop in Aruba this summer to buy a friend a cigar and walked out with a plan to import Aruban products to the U.S.

The Bradenton business consultant is starting with Aruhibas, nonblended cigars made from tobacco grown in the Caribbean island country.

The first shipment of 60 boxes containing six varieties is due today, and Valentine will launch a marketing campaign at two events next week — a Nov. 20 preview at Cork’s Cigar Bar in downtown Bradenton, and the Nov. 21 official introduction at the Ybor City Cigar Fest in Tampa.

“They are very, very unique,” Valentine said. “Most cigars are blended with different tobaccos used in the filler and wrapper. These are from tobacco grown, harvested and rolled on a small plantation in Aruba.”

Most cigar aficionados are surprised to learn that the former Dutch colony even grows tobacco.

“I never had a clue,” said Cork Miller, owner of Cork’s Cigar Bar, which will be an exclusive distributor of the product. “I introduced them here and most of my customers said, ‘Aruba?’ They didn’t believe it.”

Valentine is marketing the cigars to a niche group of smokers who prefer high-end, quality cigars. They will sell for $15 to $20 a piece, he said, depending on the tariff he will pay.

Surprisingly, Valentine is not a cigar smoker. But he is hooked on the idea as the beginning of exporting a variety of exports from a country where he has vacationed for the past 16 years.

“It is a beautiful country, I usually make two to three trips a year and I’m always fascinated by the products they have,” said Valentine, who owns Aquarius Consulting Group, LLC.

Most people who have tried the Aruhibas say they are comparable to Cuban cigars, said Valentine, who describes the cigars as “very light.” Miller describes them as medium to full flavor.”

Benjamin Petrochi owns the shop Valentine walked into that June day. He owns two shops in Aruba and learned the cigar-making trade during his travels to Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Having sold cigars from other countries for more than a decade, Petrochi decided six years ago to produce his own from scratch. He and his four employees plant the seeds for the tobacco plants, grow the seedlings and harvests them after nine months of cultivation. He then dries the leaves and places them in special bags to ferment.

He doesn’t use any pesticides in the process, Valentine said, which is almost unheard of in the industry.

Valentine is targeting Miami’s South Beach, Chicago and Las Vegas for his U.S. launch and hopes to approach people like Michael Jordan and Dick Butkis to see if they want distribution rights.

He’s hoping the cigar’s success will further his vision to bring Aruba products to the U.S.

Miller thinks if his testing of the product is any indication, its success will be a sure thing.

“Everybody has been ranting and raving,” he said. “It has a great taste.”

© 2009 Bradenton.com and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved. http://www.bradenton.com
http://www.bradenton.com/business/v-print/story/1834211.html

They are getting that tobacco right from Cuba. IMO.  Aruba doesn't have the soil to grow tobacco.