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It appears that John Merryweather was a Chairman of some board of Casa del Mar Beach Resort in 2005, per this file.

http://www.casadelmar-aruba.com/newsletter/newsletter-0906.pdf

The Pension Fund conducts a General Meeting
(http://batibleki.visitaruba.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/dsc02664-300x225.jpg)
Rona Coster
The Pension Fund Tourism Sector general meeting
The Pension Fund Tourism Sector Aruba held a General Assembly meeting on Wednesday, at the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa.

The meeting’s agenda put together by Managing Director Sanaa Bergen included the approval of the minutes of last year’s General Assembly, a warm welcome to new companies joining the fund, a review of the articles of incorporation, highlights of the fund’s financial performance, an outline of the objectives for 2008/09, and the honoring of the pioneers and contributors to the visionary creation of PFTSA.

The PFTSA board members list, explains Bergen, features many pillars of Aruba’s tourism industry including key Finance, Human Resources, Business and Labor leaders represented by Ben Marapin, Glenn Farro, Rudy Geerman, Anselmo Pontilius, Nathaly Wouters, Ton Koolman, Paul Vandormael, Valerie Pietersz-Camacho, Lisette Mohamed and Ann Brinkman.

During the General Assembly, the PFTSA also reported that a number of important local companies joined the pension fund this year among them Grobo NV, Hertz, Keppel Entertainment, Occidental Resort & Casino, Oranjestad Laundry, Romite NV, Penha, TEC INC and Divi Links.

Overall, the PFTSA, compliant with guidelines of the Central Bank of Aruba showed off a very healthy balance sheet in regards to its net income, investment income, assets and membership, which grew 13% over the past year.

As for future developments, the community may expect an increase in the number of mortgages granted and financed by the PFTSA, also on line access and a continuous growth in membership.

The PFTSA, says Bergen is committed to become the number one choice of employers and employees for the execution of their retirement plans.

At the end of the informative General Assembly, the PFTSA honored industry pioneers among them Hotelier Ed Malone, Labor Leader Anselmo Pontilius, Tourism Expert Rory Arends, Businessman Harold Malmberg, Finance & Tax Expert Angel Bermudez, Advisor John Merryweather, Businessman Willie Kremer and Economist Ben Marapin for their historical contributions to the pension fund, a first of its kind in the industry.



Author:Rona CosterTime:Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 at 3:24 pm

http://batibleki.visitaruba.com/2008/08/19/the-pension-fund-conducts-a-general-meeting/

More about that here:

http://casadelmar-aruba.com/newsletter/cdmdecember2001.pdf

Steering Committee of the Strategic Communications Task Force:


Myrna Jansen, chairperson Aruba Tourism Authority 
Serge Mansur, chairperson Aruba Trade & Industry Association
Jorge Pesquera, chairperson Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association
Edwin Roos Chamber of Commerce 
Jaap Beaujon Advisor
Agustin Vrolijk Department of Foreign Affairs 
Frits Israel Aruba Tourism Authority 
Gina Lopez-Gnecco Aruba Tourism Authority 
Rob Smith Aruba Hospitality & Security Foundation 


Additional members:

Greg Peterson Aruba Trade & Industry Association 
Olindo Koolman Former Governor of Aruba
Alfonso Riverol Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association
Andy Osbourne Aruba Timeshare Association
Jan van Nes Aruba Timeshare Association 
Bill Carson Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association
Erik Brete Liaison to the office of the Prime Minister 
Henry Baarh Minister Plenipotentiary Washington 
John Merryweather Former Government Official  
Tamara Waldron Ministry of Tourism and Transportation 
Ruben Trappenberg Aruba Airport Authority

Contributing participants
Helen Bautista Fitzgerald and Co.
Kelly Marshal Fitzgerald and Co.
Florence Quinn Quinn and Co.

To me, that reads like he was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees

??

Kerm posted this pic, and Txmom had it right - that IS John Merryweather

http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=4554.msg682909#msg682909

Member of the Visibility Team......................interesting!

All along I thought this guy was just some loon wanting camera attention.

A connection to the Visibility Team opens all sorts of new doors about him, in my mind.

It was the Visibility Team to whom Natalee was first reported missing by Paul Lily.

Herbert Sidney Merryweather
 
Merryweather document regarding OIL.  See page 13
 
Sidney Merryweather was at one time a manager at Eagle Refinery
 
http://www.lago-colony.com/LAGO_LEGEND_anD_BOOK_2/Aruba%20Book%204%20Final.pdf
 
 
In August of that same year a company of three gentlemen who first had been in Curaçao, came to Aruba. The party, headed by Captain Robert Rodger and employed by the British Equatorial Oil Company, was searching for a suitable place for a harbor where oil from Maracaibo could be transshipped. This oil was extracted in Venezuela by the Lago Petroleum Company
 
snip
 
The gentlemen came to look for a place to establish a transfer station for crude oil, coming from the Lake of Maracaibo. The Lago Petroleum Company had bought the British Equatorial Oil Company and that was how the Lago Oil and Transport Company Ltd. had been founded.
 
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 He also visited the refinery that was under construction on the other half of the island, the Arend Petroleum Maatschappij (Eagle Petroleum Company). The establishment of this refinery was a reaction by the Dutch/English Royal Shell-group, established on Curaçao, to the activities of the American company on the sister island. This refinery started operations under the name of Compañia Mexicana de Petrole el Aquila S.A. and was an independent part of the Royal Shell. On Aruba, the company was in business under the name of ’Arend Petroleum Maatschappij', but everybody used the English name 'Eagle'.

The refinery was built to the west of Oranjestad, its head office is still used as the office of the ATA and the AHATA. A pier was built near Punta Brabo where the tankers could moor. From there, a railway was built to the refinery. The Eagle itself had three tankers running to bring in crude oil from Maracaibo. In April 1928 these operations were started.. In June 1928 the first oil, refined on Aruba was delivered by the Eagle and exported to Argentinië. For the management of the refinery, a housing estate was built between Oranjestad and the refinery. That neighborhood and the houses from that time, mostly nicely restored, still exist and, together with the head office mentioned above, they are the only permanent fixtures that still recall this almost forgotten chapter from the history of Aruba, The Eagle
 
http://www.historiadiaruba.aw/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=42&lang=en
 
Children of Herbert Sidney Merryweather and Eveline Clothilda Henriquez are:
1. John William Merryweather, b. May 30, 1932 

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My grandfather John W. Merryweather  was born May 25, 1932, in Aruba. his
father Herbert S. Merryweather was born in Liverpool, England. he came to
Aruba after surviving WWI and in WWII came to Aruba to work as an
administration for a Mexican petroleum company
http://www.xtal.info/merryweather/data/mer2177.html
 
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JOHN MERRYWEATHER
 
Notes for John William Merryweather:
Name: John William Merryweather   
Born: May 30, 1932 pos, Aruba 
In 1986 John Merryweather was nominated as a minister to
represent Aruba in Holland. He was responsible for the students of Aruba
living in Holland, and he was the contact person for all the economic
affairs.  for 3 1/2 years John Merryweather was director of the national
Fund Sports for handicapped people. John Merryweather received twice the
"Order van Oranje" (A recognition by Queen Beatrix for being an
outstanding citizen.)
John Merryweather was married to Oncha Arends and got 4 daughters and one
son (Herbert My dad) and got divorced shortly after there last one was
born.
After the divorce John Merryweather (My grand father). got married with a
john girl named Stella and got 1 son called Mickeljohn. in Aruba there is
only 5 real Merryweather,s and all have a lot of things in common. there
is Sidney Merryweather which is my cousin son of one of the daughters of
John in his 1st marage. Herbert (my dad) and Herbert (my brother) and I
(Philip).
Source=Philip Conrad Merryweather

http://www.xtal.info/merryweather/data/mer2689.html
 
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'Scarborough Country' for July 6
Guest: Randy Hammer, Stacey Honowitz, Tim Miller, Paul Reynolds, Linda

Allison, John Merryweather, Bernard Goldberg

 
snip
BLOME:  Well, they like to call this their slogan, one happy island. 

But this fabric of politeness is what being frayed here.

There was a rally scheduled for last night for justice.  But after Beth Holloway came on the air yesterday and was very direct in calling the Kalpoe brothers criminals who had been left to walk the island, well, this protest last night turned into something else.  It was a protest against the media, and also against the very sharp language that Beth Twitty had used yesterday

 
snip
One man who does understand it, though, is our next guest.  He is John Merryweather.  He's a former Aruban minister and was a participant in yesterday's protest.   

Mr. Merryweather, thank you so much for being with us tonight.  Tell us, why were you involved in that protest?  What do you think that Natalee's mother did wrong? 

JOHN MERRYWEATHER, FORMER ARUBA DIPLOMAT:  Well, first—no, no, first of all, I'd like to answer why I was at the—not protest.  It was a gathering in support of our justice system.  It was not a protest.  It never started out as a protest either.  I would like that to be very, very clear. 

When I was there, I hadn't heard what the comments of Natalee's mother either of the day.  I was asked that after I was there.  I went there.  I was not part of the organization, but I went there in support of our justice system.

(CROSSTALK)

SCARBOROUGH:  What did she say that was wrong?  What did Natalee's mother say that was...

(CROSSTALK)

SCARBOROUGH:  No, what did Natalee's mother say that offended so many people in Aruba? 

MERRYWEATHER:  Well, you know, it—it—it offended me, also.  You cannot—these two boys, I don't know them.  I don't know the parents.  I don't know anyone involved in this personally. 

But our justice system, as yours in the states, you are innocent until proven guilty.  This system of ours, whether you agree with it or not, whether you understand it or not, allows these people to be free at this moment, but they are not free of charges.  They have not been exonerated from this case. 

They have not been found innocent.  They are witnesses.  And they can be called upon at any time

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8498049/
 
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Today a letter was handed over at VNO destined for the Dutch Government
Bon Dia Aruba
11/04/2005

ORANJESTAD – During a meeting yesterday at Plaza Betico Croes, a group of about a hundred people got together to express their concern about the effect of the Natalee Holloway case on our island, in particular its tourism.

With the songs of Jossy Brokke, the prayers of father Eusebio Petronia and speeches from John Merryweather and Julie Renfro, last night tried to reflect the worry felt here.
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According to Merryweather, as much as they are concerned about the mother’s situation which they feel sad, it is not fair that she continues with her plan to discredit the whole island for something that is not the island’s fault.
And given was have happened lately, it’s time to get Holland involved to see if the US can understand that Aruba is doing everything possible and that they don’t deserve the treatment they are getting.

[translated by Getagrip]
Posted by Getagrip at 11/05/2005 12:45:00 AM
http://getagripmonkey.blogspot.com/2005_10_30_archive.html
 
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7/5/05 - Protestors outside of the court house in Aruba organized by MERRYWEATHER, John who is good friends with Polis Commissioner Dompig.

MERRYWEATHER, John…. Aruban. 73 years old. Has lived on Aruba “a long time.” Admitted he is good friends with “the police commissioner” (DOMPIG), and he knows several high-ranking, more senior persons within the police department. On 7-5 he was the (or one of) leaders of the Aruban demonstration group of 50-100 persons held in front of the Court House. They held signs against the “unfair media coverage” that is portraying Aruba and its judicial system negatively. He also mentioned that the 7-5

morning press conference plea of BETH about the still-considered-as-suspects KALPOE’s was not appreciated

 
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CHILDREN
 
Children of John William Merryweather and Oncha Arends are
Herbert Sidney Merryweather, b. December 06, 1954
Maria Veneranda Merryweather, b. abt. 1954
http://www.xtal.info/merryweather/data/mer2689.html
 
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On July 12, 2005 identity “clevfan” of “Major Wager.com” reported:




Anyway, remember John Merryweather, evil incarnate and my mom’s cousin? He has a son, named Herbert (Herbie) Merryweather. Herbert is married and has a son, but I don’t know his name

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DRIFTWOOD RESTAURANT IS Ownened by Herbie Merryweather

___"Driftwood" (Deluxe)
Capt. Herby Merryweather
Length: 35 ft.
Tel (297) 587-7473 / (297) 583-2515
Full day: US $600 Included: soda and food
Half day: US $320 Included soda

 

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On July 12, 2005 identity “clevfan” of “Major Wager.com” reported:




Anyway, remember John Merryweather, evil incarnate and my mom’s cousin? He has a son, named Herbert (Herbie) Merryweather. Herbert is married and has a son, but I don’t know his name.

The mother of this son came to talk to my mom day before yesterday and it turns out that her son is a classmate of Joran’s.



So, got it, grandson Merryweather is Joran’s classmate. Turns out that that grandson and mom had a major clash with Joran some time before, because Joran accused grandson of killing Joran’s dog and throwing it in Moko Dam (place where TX ES also searched), however, the mother threatened to go the cops to make a complaint against Joran, and the Joran confessed to killing his own dog.****


I’m not kidding. Not even a little bit.

Also, the morning after NH disappeared [May 30, 2005], Joran came with a big bruise on his face and was sleeping in class and could only be woken up when he was pelted with (note?)books.

============

Note:  I can not vouch for the veracity of Clevfan

http://www.facebook.com/people/Philip-Conrad-Merryweather/500772237#

(http://profile.ak.facebook.com/v228/1332/16/n500772237_7566.jpg)

http://www.xtal.info/merryweather/data/mer2690.html

snip:

Notes for Philip Conrad Merryweather:
Name: Philip Conrad Merryweather   
Born: August 18, 1985 Aruba 

My name is Philip Conrad Merryweather. Aug 18, 1985 born in Aruba . I
have a brother named Herbert Sidney Merryweather. May 30, 1984 also born
in Aruba . I have that same Merryweather sign in my room. its cool that
there is so many Merryweather's. in Aruba there is 5 Male Merryweather.
and 4 female Merryweather that do not cary there Merryweather last name.
there are many things about the Merryweather that I would like to know...
and my great grandma just turned 97. a few days ago.
Source=Philip Conrad Merryweather

Ewww.......

Is that a BOA constrictor?  Or a Python?

So this kid or his brother would be the one who was allegedly a classmate of Joran then, right?

Bodybuilder, modeling????  Ugh, snakes.   Wouldn't he or his brother be older than Joran? 

Yes, it's one or the other...he seems to be a REAL animal lover!

This one is closer in age to Joran.

http://www.arubachamber.com/Voterslst/Website-KIEZERSLIJST%20KB%202008-2009.htm

Google translation:

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
 
PUBLICATION of the list of voters for small businesses in Aruba for the year 2008, all registered in the Trade, American that, and also the requirements of electoral power, under the provisions of Article 3 of the national decree on the Chamber of Commerce and Industry .


MERRYWEATHER DEBORAH LYNN 
MERRYWEATHER ELIZABETH MARIE 
MERRYWEATHER EVELINE CLOTHILDE 
MERRYWEATHER HERBERT SYDNEY 
MERRYWEATHER JOHN WILLIAM 
MERRYWEATHER-DE LANNOY FRANCINE MARIE JEANETTE

 ::MonkeyEek::

Thanks jen!  I'd forgotten about this, very interesting! 


Oh yes....lots of doors indeed!

 ::MonkeyCool::

http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=4554.msg682909#msg682909

Bringing Kermit's pic forward:

(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/3042/image581pg0.jpg)

Left to Right in Picture

1. David Brown (Valero PR Director)
2. source do not know John Merryweather
3. source do not know
4. Jan van Ness (GM Playa Linda) (ex director ATA)
5. Rob Smith (ex GM Westin) (CEO AHATA)
6. Michell Brooks (HR Director Hyatt) (Ex HR employee Radisson)
7. Roland Peterson (SNBA - San Nicholaas Busisness Assoc.) (Ex Chief of Aruba Police during 1986-1990)
8. Source do not know
9. Fritz Isreal (director of Marketing at ATA)
10. Jorge Pesquera (Ex CEO AHATA) (President of convetion center of West Palm Beach FL.)

http://www.myspace.com/pmerryweather

Philip Conrad's Blurbs
About me:
Drink of the moment ALASKAN BONER (Philips boner) by Philip (Me)... 1 shot chambord, 1 shot southern comfort, 1 shot jack daniels, splash pineapple juice, splash cranberry juice.

www.CaribbeanCodes.com
I am what Is called an animal freak. LOL. I have so many animals for example 2 baby zebras, 2 mini donkey, 2 alpaca, one mini horse, 2 pythons one is a male Albino Burmese Python of 3.5 meters (11+ feet) and the other one is a 5.8 meters (19+ feet) female Burmese Python, And I have 5 baby boas that or loose in the house. Every week I find at least 2 more snakes (Boas) but, I give them to other people. Because here in Aruba they kill them, and that is pitiless that they kill all the animals that’s not originated from Aruba. They could at least let people have them as pet or people like myself that love animals give them one more chance in life. I also have 4 arubian rattlesnake, I have 4 tarantula, I have 4 very cool Ocelot Tiger and more on the way. (when she gets pregnant) I also have 2 bengal cats. I also have "Lacoste" which is a female Orinoco Crocodile which is right now only 1.6 meters. i got that one from some guy that had her just for fun, she was in horrible shape and dint even want to eat. But thank god the guy finally decided to let me take care of it. I just got 5 more crocodiles, 2 babies and for 3 that’s already medium size. i have 10 ducks, I have 2 white goose, those were also in horrible shape when I got them from someone that had them miss treated. I have 2 capuchin monkey, a male and a female that were also in horrible condition form this old guy in Curacao that has so many animals to show them of but doesn’t treat them right. So I took them from him, and brought them to Aruba.(Soon they will get baby’s hihi) I have 11 green wing macaw, and 3 blue & gold macaw, that are very cool and sing every morning and every afternoon, 2 cockatoo mullucan. Crane bird, Great curassow. I have one Kuifcaracara (wara-wara). and 2 ringneck parakeets 1 Thick-billed Parrot. I also have 11 tortoise 3 baby’s 3 medium size and 5 full size, and still planning on getting more. I have 10 turtles. And I have 5 dogs right now a pit bull named “Tequila” and 4 miniature pinschers. and I also have a bull named chico and 2 cow. 2 potbelly pigs, a few normal pigs. I have 3 emus. and 10 mini goats. They or very small and dont grow more. I have 2 Pheasant. I also have more then 50 horses, and one mule whith is half horse half donkey. I often have more then 40 chickens but that’s only food for the snakes. I have many more animals that I am planning to get. sssssooooooo BE PENDING…….. “”And if your miss treating your pet it’s not long till I take it from you””
 
Philip Conrad's Interests 
General As everyone knows my interest is in animals, drag racing, and I love children’s as well. I have so many things and ideas that I want to do, but slowly and surely all my dreams will come true. I love the beach I’m every week on the ocean if it’s not here in Aruba it’s at Venezuela, Curacao, or Bonair with my yacht. I love every type of sport that has to do with the ocean, fishing, water skiing spear fishing and more. And the question that everyone is asking, if I have ever been bitten by any of my animals….. The answer is YESSSSSSSSSSSSS…... haha I have been bitten by snakes more then 20 times... I have been bitten by a medium size ocelot tiger, once almost lost my hands from one of my cayman……. Almost lost a finger because of a parrot, and along the way I have been bitten by hamsters, rabbits, dogs monkey, horse, donkey, crab, iguana and much more…... I have been attacked by a black tip reef shark and much more…… hihihi I hope you don’t think am crazy... hahahah
 
 Philip Conrad's Details 
Status: Single
Here for: Friends
Orientation: Straight
Hometown: Aruba
Body type: Athletic
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Children: Someday
Education: Some college
Income: $250,000 and Higher
 
 

Geez!!!!  ::MonkeyEek::  Does this guy run a zoo, or what?!

Yes, I think he does!   ::MonkeyShocked:: ::MonkeyEek::

Vanity Fair

The next afternoon a former government minister named John Merryweather helped organize a demonstration in front of the courthouse to protest the media's depiction of Aruba.

One of the Kalpoes' attorneys, meanwhile, attacked Beth's statements as "prejudicial, inflammatory, libelous, and totally outrageous." Caught off guard, Beth went back before the cameras at the end of the week and apologized "to the Aruban people and to the Aruban authorities if I or my family have offended you in any way."

But the damage was done. "That woman needs help," an angry John Merryweather told me as we sat on his terrace. "This is just a concerted attack on Aruba. A terrorist attack. Why blame the whole island, a whole country, for something that is out of our control? She attacks our justice system? What about yours? JonBenét. Was that ever solved? Michael Jackson—he gets off. O.J. That's American justice, and the woman is criticizing us?"
http://www.vanityfair.com/fame/features/2006/01/natalee200601?currentPage=all

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=83702282&albumID=1849543&imageID=23755064

(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/123/l_96ca44cbf67cd9478d5d93999dc6abcf.jpg)

So many animals is one thing, but he also says he has a yacht and makes 250K plus per year.     ::MonkeyShocked::

If I remember, it was Aruba Girl's cousin, Herbie Merrywether, that was a classmate of Joran.

According to the bio Jen posted, John's son Herbie has a son by that name, too...the age might be in line with your memory, Magnolia. 

 ::MonkeyShocked::  And how in the world does a 23 yr old on Aruba do that..............exactly?

I wonder if these are the two brothers?

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=83702282&albumID=1849543&imageID=23755119

I think it was Herbert Merrywether who was Aruba Girl's mother's cousin and his son Herbie was the one who got into the fight with Joran about the dog killing.
I guess after reading back that clevfan and Aruba Girl might be one in the same, or closely related

Here is Herbie

http://www.myspace.com/hmerryweather

Magnolia, I think you're right.  Aruba Girl and Clevfan must have been one and the same:


Reply #957 on: October 11, 2006, 07:43:39 PM   KLAASEND

I've never doubted that Joran killed his dog and blamed it on someone else.  Arubagirl posted this about it:

Quote from Arubagirl:
He has a son, named Herbert (Herbie) Merryweather. Herbert is married and has a son, but I don't know his name. The mother of this son came to talk to my mom day before yesterday and it turns out that her son is a classmate of Joran's.

So, got it, grandson Merryweather is Joran's classmate. Turns out that that grandson and mom had a major clash with Joran some time before, because Joran accused grandson of killing Joran's dog and throwing it in Moko Dam (place where TX ES also searched), however, the mother threatened to go the cops to make a complaint against Joran, and the Joran confessed to killing his own dog.

I'm not kidding. Not even a little bit.

I have no reason to doubt Arubagirl or her mother.  Also, Nativelingo had also heard the same "rumor" about the dog.
http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=407.msg58226#msg58226
 
Pre-5/30/05: According to unconfirmed message board report, Joran accuses a classmate with last name Merryweather of killing his dog and throwing it in Moko Dam. When the classmate's mother threatens to file a complaint against Joran with the Aruban polis, Joran confesses to killing his dog himself.  Later the classmate's mother describes the alleged incident to the mother of message board poster “Arubagirl” (July 2005 message board post by Arubagirl)
http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=118.msg23257#msg23257
 
On July 12, 2005 identity “clevfan” of “Major Wager.com” reported:

Anyway, remember John Merryweather, evil incarnate and my mom’s cousin? He has a son, named Herbert (Herbie) Merryweather. Herbert is married and has a son, but I don’t know his name.
The mother of this son came to talk to my mom day before yesterday and it turns out that her son is a classmate of Joran’s.

So, got it, grandson Merryweather is Joran’s classmate. Turns out that that grandson and mom had a major clash with Joran some time before, because Joran accused grandson of killing Joran’s dog and throwing it in Moko Dam (place where TX ES also searched), however, the mother threatened to go the cops to make a complaint against Joran, and the Joran confessed to killing his own dog.****
Comment by Maggie | July 7, 2006, 10:00 pm
http://tinyurl.com/zwma7
http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=1183.msg175409#msg175409
 

Hi Monkeys

Looks like everything that I found last night You all have already found and posted today..lol

I did find this one pdf file that has mention of Merryweather on pg 7..but that's all for now...

http://www.arubahuis.nl/documents/noticiero/2005december.pdf

Oh Go to the Aruba chamber registry and put in the last name Merryweather shows a business but no location was inc in 2005...hmmm

 ::MonkeyCool::

Family Coat of Arms ....Merryweather

http://www.xtal.info/merryweather/page10.html

  
 
 From the registry, as hotping mentioned.
 
Trade name
Branch Dossier#32985/000
Establishment
HERBERT MERRYWEATHER
SPORTS CLUBS 
 
http://www.arubachamber.com/registry/registry_search.afp

This is Herbert Sidney, born 1954 in Montreal.   (I cannot copy the pop up)
 
 
   
     
     

Maybe the registry listing is for the Private Zoo at their home?

http://www.arubachamber.com/registry/registry_search.afp

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/texasmom55/Merryweather/Merryweather_RegistryInfo-1.jpg)


http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=83702282&albumID=2835947&imageID=47344077

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/texasmom55/Merryweather/Merryweather_KidsDay_PhilipConradMe.jpg)

http://marliesdegroot.web-log.nl//

Google translation:

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/texasmom55/Merryweather/MerryweatherPrivateZoo_03302009.jpg)

From the Registry listing:

Het Verzorgen van paarden voor hobby.

Google translation:

The care of horses for a hobby.

OK.............I'm bothered by the "sports clubs" listing.

What Sports Clubs are there on Aruba?

We know there are two Racquet Clubs - one up by the high-rise hotels, and one down further by the low-rise hotels.

What other "sports clubs" are there?

Hmm

Either my memory is playing tricks on me, or the location on the map for that address is very familiar.

enter this into google maps, and see where that street is.

"alto vista noord aruba"

Then maybe we could find that map a lovely monkey put into play when we were looking at where the pond "witness" lives.........

http://carnivalgroupchampagne.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=12

History Group Champagne
Twenty years ago a group of friends all members of the Aruba Tivoli Club would get-together in Tivoli’s Lighting Parade. This Group consists of the Arends, Merryweather and Mansur Family. This group was leaderized by Blanca Mansur, Magda Mansur and Landa Merryweather. Year after year this group of friends consisting of 50 people would dance, drink and have fun together.

In the year 1998 presenting the theme Playboy Bunny’s, Blanca’s sister Joselin invited her group of friends to join this group. This new group got to almost 120 people and it became a mixture of young and old. At the end of this Carnival period Blanca announced that she would retire and asked her sister Joselin to take over the organization of this group for her.

Sitting together in front of the Arashi beach while camping, Blanca and Landa convinced Joselin and Lienchi to take over this group. They decided right away that the next theme would be “Viva Las Vegas”. They would still only join Aruba Tivoli’s Lighting Parade. In the year 1999 a total of 100 friends and family members joined this group. This group  loved to drink Champagne and requested Champagne in the parade. As a special gimmick Lienchi bought 100 Champagne flutes and this became a hit in the parade.

It is in the year 2000 that Lienchi and Joselin decided to give their group the name “Group Champagne” and decided that they will not only go in the Lighting Parade but that they will also join the Grand Parades. The first theme presented By Group Champagne was “Angels of all times”, taking from the Victoria’s Secret Show of the year 2000. The group started small with 100 participants, two road pieces and one band. Floats were mainly presented by Patsy Mansur and Ilienne Ponson, Eric Arends and Damia Croes. In later years Rita Henriquez, Lia Lopez, Rowald Wever, Lisette Tromp and Enid Marugg joined too. Shoulder sections would be mainly under the supervision of Andrew Curiel, Astro Werleman, Lisette Tromp and Clyde & George. Champagne has used many famous designers during the years such as: Magaly Maduro, Ronchi De Cuba and Micheal Douglas. With the years the group grew to 400 participants, 1 float, 3 road pieces, 2 shoulder piece sections and two bands. Today the group is well recognized as the group with the most beautiful girls and the best costumes. Champagne has used many bands during the years, but had “ZODIAC as their house band for 10 years. It is in 2008 that Champagne starts a new venture with new bands. For carnival 2009 the Champagne bands will be: Youth Extreme and Reload for the Kids Parades, NBO and Reload for the Grand Parades.

Champagne participants compete against each other and they will go overboard with decorations and Swarovski’s and make up in order to look better then their college. It is this that makes Champagne so popular and it is the effort of each participant that makes that Champagne year after year wins the prize of “massa campeon”



Themes Presented by Group Champagne
1999 – Viva Las Vegas
2000 – Angels of all Times
2001 – Austin Powers
2002 – Africa
2003 – USA
2004 – Diamonds are forever
2005 – Cirque du Soleil
2006 – Oscars
2007 – A voyage thru India
2008 – Colors of Freedom
2009 – Monarchs of the world

History of Baby Champagne
In 2002 Lienchi and Jos decided to start with a children’s group under the name “Baby Champagne”. With the themes USA, Japan, Circus they became group of the year for three consecutive years.

Themes Presented by Baby Champagne
2002 – USA
2003 – Japan
2004 – Tinker Bell
2005 – Circus, Circus
2006 – Disney Movies
2007 – Canticanan na Papiamento
2009 – It’s a small world


History of Champagne Queens
2001 – Youth: Melony Peasch
2002 – Children: Daniella Arends, Youth: Alexandra Oduber
2003 – Children: Rosanne Kock, Youth: Xiante Jannsen
2004 – Youth: Kyra Pieters
2005 – Children: Kristal Romero, Youth: Joanne Wever
2006 – Children: Dana Oduber, Youth Champagne: Alina Mansur
2007 – Children: Edmee Arends, Youth:  Loli Wever, Queen: Paola Adamus
2009 – Children: Tara Rojas, Youth: Irza Werleman, Queen: Alina Mansur

Achievements
Since the year 2000, Champagne has won the price for “massa campeon”. In 2000, 2004 and 2006 Champagne won float of the year. In the year 2006 Champagne became group of the year.

That was Nut4x4's great map.  I had it saved till about a week ago.

Are sure it is Bulbai Sports Club?  ::MonkeyConfused:: I can't find a thing about it...  ::MonkeyNoNo::

John Merryweather, leader of anti-Holloway protests. His position w/Aruban gov't as well as being on the Board of several resorts. It looks bad, is he doing this in his oficial capacity? His job description:

The ministers plenipotentiary are authorised representatives of their national governments. They receive instructions from and are accountable to their governments. These ministers therefore do not have to resign in the event of a Dutch cabinet crisis.


Posted by: thinkaboutit | Wednesday, July 06, 2005 at 04:53 PM

http://www.riehlworldview.com/carnivorous_conservative/2005/07/some_details_of.html

http://www.sportsaruba.com/content/view/2280/1/

http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0004/000405/040538eo.pdf

(1979-1980)

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Meeting with Mr. J. Merryweather,
president of the Racing Club, Aruba

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Mr. J. Merryweather - Tourist Office

Freddy's mom is a "Supervisory Director" for the Bubali Sports Club located in Noord. Bubali is also the location of the Bird Sanctuary which has 2 ponds.

http://www.riehlworldview.com/carnivorous_conservative/2005/08/natalee_hollowa_68.html

O/T

I always thought the cage looked more animal "trap like" than fish trap....

Thank You Buckeye!   ::MonkeyWink::

Thank You TM for helping Me out with this one.....  ::MonkeyCool:: ::MonkeyWink::

 
 
 
 

 
 
 Aruba, June 27th, 2009
 
 
 
Appearing in the Trade Register of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in ARUBA since 20 JUNE 2005 under serial number 33522.0 is the company with the trade name:
 
 
S.C. BUBALI 
 
Business address BUBALI 103, NOORD 
Legal form  ASSOCIATION 
Name of the SPORTVERENIGING BUBALI SPORT CLUB 
company/foundation/association:
Statutory seat  ARUBA 
Date of 3 NOVEMBER 1961 
incorporation/commencement:
     
   
BOARD MEMBERS/AUTHORIZED PERSONS 
 
FUNG A FAT, GREGORY EDMUND; 
Residing in  EDISONSTRAAT 23, ORANJESTAD, ARUBA 
Born in  ARUBA on 3 MAY 1976 
Nationality  DUTCH 
Position  VICE-PRESIDENT 
Effective  6 MAY 2007 
Authority  RESTRICTED 
   
CROES-TROMP, RACHELLE MARIËLA; 
Residing in  SEROE LOPES 10-G, PARADERA, ARUBA 
Born in  ARUBA on 15 SEPTEMBER 1972 
Nationality  DUTCH 
Position  TREASURER 
Effective  6 MAY 2007 
Authority  RESTRICTED 
   
TROMP, GREGORY GIOVANNI MICHAEL; 
Residing in  SAN MIGUEL 8-B, NOORD, ARUBA 
Born in  ARUBA on 11 MARCH 1972 
Nationality  DUTCH 
Position  2ND TREASURER 
Effective  6 MAY 2007 
Authority  RESTRICTED 
   
TROMP, JAIRZINHO REVELINO; 
Residing in  SABANA LIBER 53-B, NOORD, ARUBA 
Born in  ARUBA on 16 SEPTEMBER 1972 
Nationality  DUTCH 
Position  SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR/COMMISSIONER 
Effective  6 MAY 2007 
   
DE NOBREGA, GEORGE EDMUND; 
Residing in  ESMERALDA 101, NOORD, ARUBA 
Born in  ARUBA on 2 MAY 1975 
Nationality  DUTCH 
Position  SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR/COMMISSIONER 
Effective  6 MAY 2007 
   
FIGAROA, RYAN OMAR GREGORY; 
Residing in  ALTO VISTA 56-T, NOORD, ARUBA 
Born in  ARUBA on 19 MARCH 1976 
Nationality  DUTCH 
Position  PRESIDENT 
Effective  6 MAY 2007 
Authority  RESTRICTED 
   
ECKMEYER, ANGELINE C.; 
Residing in  MONTANJA 15, NOORD, ARUBA 
Born in  ARUBA on 22 DECEMBER 1966 
Nationality  DUTCH 
Position  SECRETARY 
Effective  6 MAY 2007 
Authority  RESTRICTED 
   
TROMP, ELVIS RENE; 
Residing in  KAMAY 9-D, NOORD, ARUBA 
Born in  ARUBA on 23 JANUARY 1976 
Nationality  DUTCH 
Position  2ND SECRETARY 
Effective  6 MAY 2007 
Authority  RESTRICTED 
   
MALDONADO, OMAR ANTHONY GREGORY; 
Residing in  HATO 21, NOORD, ARUBA 
Born in  ARUBA on 20 JANUARY 1976 
Nationality  DUTCH 
Position  SUPERVISORY DIRECTOR/COMMISSIONER 
Effective  6 MAY 2007 
   
OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE COMPANY 
 
DE VERENIGING STELT ZICH TEN DOEL, DE BEOEFENING EN BEVORDERING VAN VERSCHILLENDE TAKKEN VAN SPORT.
ZIJ TRACHT DIT DOEL TE BEREIKEN MET GEBRUIKMAKING VAN ALLE WETTELIJK GEOORLOOFDE MIDDELEN, WELKE AAN HET DOEL BEVORDERLIJK KUNNEN ZIJN. 
   
Only valid if accordingly signed by the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Aruba - J.E. Irausquin Blvd.10, Oranjestad, Aruba.


Translation of a Dutch above
THE ASSOCIATION aims, THE PROMOTION AND PRACTICE OF VARIOUS BRANCHES OF SPORT.
THEY SEEK TO ACHIEVE THE PURPOSE OF LAWFUL USE OF ALL LEGAL MEANS TO WHICH THE AIM could help.

http://www.arubachamber.com/registry/registry_search.afp
 

YW, Hotping!   ::MonkeyCool::

I agree!  ::MonkeyCool::

Mitchell's West Indian Bibliography
9th Edition: Don Mitchell QBE QC

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MERRYWEATHER, John W - A Pictorial Résumé of Natural, Historical and Cultural Monuments of Aruba. (Oranjestad: De Witt Stores NV) 56 pages, photos, 1972. Descriptive. Conservation. Monuments. Aruba. Netherlands Antilles. Bro, Com

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John Merryweather

Health, Wellness and Fitness Professional

Aruba
Contact John Merryweather
Add John Merryweather to your network

Connections  1 connection Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/john-merryweather/13/603/257

Mods

Please delete my post.  Wrong thread.

I apologize.

Thanks

Janet

DONE

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Papiamentu translation:

today family, amigo y conocirnan is take away maximiano jacobs at his ultimo lugar of sosiego max at one edad relativamente young cu his rumannan was activo on territory of ball. ela cuminsa in the team of r.c.a. in junior, after max owing to happen for tropical y owing to participa in campeonatonan of avb for several year. rivalnan was among another bubali, sca, jong aruba, y others. max was love futbol. together cu his primonan owing to arise the team inter prim cu was one team consistiendo of primonan cu hungadornan much conoci of the time ey as the jacobsnan, esta shon cai, toni, basilio, remigio, the temibel back central of all time esta ruben jacobs, also defunto ildo. max together cu ruben, his rumanan was form one defence impenetrable for her equipo contrario. inter prim was one great equipo cu caminda they was play the fanaticada was delight in of much good futbol. after the equipo owing to wordo aserca for sr. juan de freitas d.f.m of the colonia portuguese residencia at aruba for play campeonato below ; the number deportivo portuguese. the equipment owing to wordo invita for one faction at corsow of the temibel equipo of the time yonder esta deportivo portuguese corsow. musica also owing to form one great part of his life, max was one of the fundadornan of mariachi here at aruba, cu owing to form part of the mariachi thousand amores cu owing to wordo erect at 1957 for seferino”toy” tromp. max was one of the famous cantantenan of mariachi the time ey together cu toy tromp his uncle. max was canta majoria of the cancionan of tony aguilar cual was much popular the time ey y the was have one voz sublime cu was peace for mariachi. at anja 1960 mariachi thousand amores owing to companja miguel aceves mejia in strand hotel where cu max also owing to resona his voz y demostra his calidad because; cantante of mariachi. the time ey was have only 3 mariachi cu was mariachi thousand amores,mariachi pearl of aruba y mariachi santa cruz cu is the 3 mihor mariachinan cu aruba owing to jega of conose till now thanks at max for his contribucion for all thing ela let behind. “su cancion preferi was rose rosita”. steelband was his passion. max owing to toca together cu tanki flip steelband, after the self owing to erect his same are, cu was the young stars y after owing to become the young stars steel orquestra. at where cu max cu the young stars owing to make presentacion localmente y internacionalmente. they owing to visit among another colombia 8 trip, venezuela 1 trip, estados unidos 2 trip. at where cu ela visit together cu his are 6 estado americano, miami, washington dc, atlanta, montgomery, memphis y knoxville. here is at where max owing to succeed take away his children of steelband for open y close the world fair at 1982. senjor john merryweather was agent of toeristen bureau cu owing to make possible for her are make the viahe of promocion the time ey. max his steelband always owing to know of companja tivoli club for enough year in paradanan of carnaval. fuera cu the was one artist, deportista, max was one good father y welo cu owing to know of guia y happen his aptitude at his child y nietonan, already cu max is father y welo of the conocido cantenan, francis (yiu), john francis, francella y celiandra jacobs (nietonan) y the conosido esmeralda” tanchi esme” y omaira cruz (yiu). recientemente max owing to celebra 50 anja of happy life matrimonial together cu his senjora teresita jacobs dijkhoff. thanks max for let one herencia deportivo y artistico for we. max sosega at paz in braza of sir.

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Papiamentu translation:

racing club aruba cu one gift for her comunidad aruban sta. cruz-- relaciona cu the 75 year of r.c.a. of existencia, directiva together cu some acolyte of dicho club owing to as one conferencia of prensa for divulga the good news cu r.c.a. have one gift for we people especialmente we pensionadonan, person big in we comunidad. sr. edward pieters owing to inicia the conferencia jamando all present one bonbin especialmente acolyte of oppa, sr. jansen y sra. thomas y also acolyte of kibrahacha, sra. uchtman come across. sr. pieters owing to subraya cu as owing to wordu tell anteriormente cu rca will celebra the 75 year of existencia all the year 2009. in the cuadro here rca wanted give one gift at the comunidad of aruba. con cu we mire is we comunidad owing to sostene rca, we sponsornan, we hungadornan, the entrenadornan in all divishon, the family, father y mother of the yiunan futbolistico, all acolyte cu of one or another as is contribui for adelanto of we club. is pesey rca owing to come cu one projecto cu jama:”ban come across at rca”. this is destina for we pensionadonan, we hendenan big at home cu have to of one lugar for they can come across another y conversa upstairs the pasado. after sr. pieters owing to happen word for sr. john merryweather that owing to talk intensamente upstairs rca caminda the history of rca owing to stay enfatisa. sr. merryweather owing to tell among another cu is cu one barrack rca owing to cuminsa cu ne till today we have one club. but not was facil for owing to jega caminda we is today. sr. john merryweather owing to tell of is extremely contento of owing to work 15 year largo in directiva together cu the valuartenan as sr. fenchi jansen (q.e.p.d.) y sr. daniel kelly (q.e.p.d.). because; chairman of rca, sr. merryweather owing to tell cu the was tine facil because the was have one tremendo team together cu ne. personanan extremely capaz for dirigi the club. sr. merryweather owing to revela what the gift is encera. then the gift is cu upstairs the dianan monday – diaranzon y diabierna, cuminsando upstairs monday 9 of march 2009 rca will open his portanan for 8’or y half of morning till cu 12’or y half of afternoon p’asina we grandinan, pensionadonan, hungadornan of futbol of all aruba y especialmente of rca for come at we club at solito p’asina happen one morning cheerful. recordar es vivir. we can take away conversacionnan ameno recordando pasado not only upstairs futbol but also upstairs all ramo tanto social, deportivo y cultural. directiva is haci one suplica at yiunan, nietonan, famianan of we grandinan for trece they grandinan at club of rca upstairs the dianan menciona. will have person for serve we grandinan upstairs the day here. will have mesanan of domino, fysioterapista, koffie, thee y buscuchi. all esakinan is free. tanto sr. merryweather y sr. pieters owing to tell cu the dianan here have to become “gezellig” for we grandinan. sr. shon pe krozendijk because; acolyte of rca also owing to take away word y añadi cu we have to saca we grandinan for of cas p’asina they can scapa one rato of the soledad cu can queen caminda they're. mirando cu the also is one pensionado the la ofrece for juda the team cu will work for we grandinan. sr. eric gomez formando part of the directive actual owing to ilustra the part of cuido medico for cu we grandinan during cu they will is of visit at rca. then here we is see cu directiva owing to think upstairs all aspecto relaciona cu the visit of we grandinan at club rca. we of good morning aruba deportivo is felicita rca cu the beautiful gesture here y is desea the team cu will go work all clase of exito.

Pretty much the same article on the page before.   ::MonkeyConfused::

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Papiamentu translation:

regal koyari/postaruba is happen on arsenal 5-2

sta. cruz -- relaciona cu the 75 year of existencia of r.c.a., directiva together cu some acolyte of dicho club owing to as one conferencia of prensa for divulga the good news cu r.c.a. have one gift for we people, specialmente for we pensionadonan, person big in we comunidad. sr. edward pieters owing to inicia the conferencia yamando all present one bonbini, specialmente acolyte of oppa, sr. jansen y sra. thomas y also acolyte of kibrahacha, sra. uchtman come across. sr. pieters owing to subraya cu as owing to wordo tell anteriormente cu rca will celebra the 75 year of existencia all the year 2009. in the cuadro here rca wanted give one gift at the comunidad of aruba. con cu we mir’e is we comunidad owing to sostene rca, we sponsornan, we hungadornan, the entrenadornan in all division, the family, father y mother of the yiunan futbolistico, all acolyte cu of one or another as is contribui for adelanto of we club. is p’esey rca owing to come cu one proyecto cu yama:”ban come across at rca”. this is destina for we pensionadonan, we hendenan big at home cu have to of one lugar for they can come across another y conversa on the pasado. after sr. pieters owing to happen word for sr. john merryweather that owing to talk intensamente on rca caminda the history of rca owing to stay enfatiza. sr. merryweather owing to tell among another cu is cu one barrack rca owing to cuminza cu ne till today we have one club. but not was facil for owing to arrive caminda we is today. sr. john merryweather owing to tell of is extremely contento of owing to work 15 year largo in directiva together cu the valuartenan as sr. fenchi jansen (q.e.p.d.) y sr. daniel kelly (q.e.p.d.). because; chairman of rca, sr. merryweather owing to tell cu the was tin’e facil because the was have one tremendo team together cu ne. personanan extremely capaz for dirigi the club. sr. merryweather owing to revela kico the gift is encera. then the gift is cu on the dianan monday – diarazon y diabierna, cuminzando on monday 9 of march 2009 rca will open his portanan for 8:30 of morning till cu 12:30 of afternoon p’asina we grandinan, pensionadonan, hungadornan of futbol of all aruba y specialmente of rca for come at we club at solito p’asina happen one morning cheerful. recordar es vivir. we can take away conversacionnan ameno recordando pasado not only on futbol, but also on all ramo tanto social, deportivo y cultural. directiva is haci one suplica at yiunan, nietonan, famianan of we grandinan for trece they grandinan at club of rca on the dianan menciona. will have person for serve we grandinan on the day here. will have mesanan of domino, fysioterapista, koffie, thee y buscuchi. all esakinan is free. tanto sr. merryweather y sr. pieters owing to tell cu the dianan here have to become “gezellig” for we grandinan. sr. shon pe krozendijk because; acolyte of rca also owing to take away word y añadi cu we have to saca we grandinan for of cas p’asina they can scapa one rato of the soledad cu can queen caminda they're. mirando cu the also is one pensionado el’a ofrece for help the team cu will work for we grandinan. sr. eric gomez formando part of the directiva actual owing to ilustra the part of cuido medico for cu we grandinan during cu they will is of visit at rca. then here we is see cu directiva owing to think on all aspecto relaciona cu the visit of we grandinan at club rca.

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Papiamentu translation:

“ban come across at rca” owing to become one realidad
sta cruz -- relaciona cu the evento in cuadro of 75 year of r.c.a. we can tell cu the first actividad “ban come across at r.c.a.” was one exito. was have more or less 30 person big. we can tell cu mirando the entusiamo, the emocion hour cu the grandinan here owing to come across is place do you “gemoed” fill (mi not know if the word here is bon), but we conoce at papiamento if. provided that todo caso the abrazo strong cu the grandinan here owing to give another is ilustra all cos. we was have as cu owing to being word koffie, thee, buscuchi, croquette y refresco. also sr. eric gomez was have one mini-teca cu owing to place the grandinan bay in time cu cancionnan of antaño. sr. john merryweather, tachi martinus, minguel zievinger, tony tromp owing to recorda añanan glorioso of r.c.a. tanto local because; internacional. much recuerdo (chasconan) cu do you not can imagina do you, owing to come fast bao laughter. one instant splendid was hour cu we father of tumba, sr. juancho kock owing to come across sr. frank lichtenberg. they owing to recorda con at club of r.c.a. cu for añanan largo they owing to toca y sr. frank owing to dance till in oranan of morning at rca hour cu juancho was canta cu one of the cohuntonan cu el’a integra inside. sr. lichtenberg cu is naci at curaçao owing to tell we cu the is one of fundadornan of the equipo of futbol vesta cu after owing to become centro juvenil mahuma at curaçao. at aruba (1988 -1997) sr. lichtenberg was assistant trainer of the equipo riverplate. the is conoci in people because; dj mr. comeback. we wanted owing to remarca cu everybody big is welcome at rca. we not owing to haci y we will not haci none invitacion personal at none person. by the comunicado here, once more everybody, hungadornan of all equipo of futbol, tanto of rca self y others is more cu welcome. today then diarazon, 11 of march 2009, for 8:30 am till cu 12:30 pm we is open door for everybody can come come across another at rca at solito. one suplica is bay at yiunan, nietonan y another miembronan of family for trece do you grandinan at rca p’asina they can happen one instant cheerful y disfruta of momentonan agreeable together cu they amigonan of antaño. diaberne 13 of march 2009, we is continua habriendo the door of rca for we grandinan. y so we is bay follow in the year 2009. sperando cu the invitacion is cla, we is clausura cu one greet deportivo. in name of the comision as come across at rca;

Huh.  Well then.  That sounds an awful lot like what AHATA does/did as well.

http://batibleki.visitaruba.com/2008/08/19/the-pension-fund-conducts-a-general-meeting/

Tue
19
Aug

The Pension Fund conducts a General Meeting

Rona Coster


The Pension Fund Tourism Sector Aruba held a General Assembly meeting on Wednesday, at the Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa.

The meeting’s agenda put together by Managing Director Sanaa Bergen included the approval of the minutes of last year’s General Assembly, a warm welcome to new companies joining the fund, a review of the articles of incorporation, highlights of the fund’s financial performance, an outline of the objectives for 2008/09, and the honoring of the pioneers and contributors to the visionary creation of PFTSA.

The PFTSA board members list, explains Bergen, features many pillars of Aruba’s tourism industry including key Finance, Human Resources, Business and Labor leaders represented by Ben Marapin, Glenn Farro, Rudy Geerman, Anselmo Pontilius, Nathaly Wouters, Ton Koolman, Paul Vandormael, Valerie Pietersz-Camacho, Lisette Mohamed and Ann Brinkman.

During the General Assembly, the PFTSA also reported that a number of important local companies joined the pension fund this year among them Grobo NV, Hertz, Keppel Entertainment, Occidental Resort & Casino, Oranjestad Laundry, Romite NV, Penha, TEC INC and Divi Links.

Overall, the PFTSA, compliant with guidelines of the Central Bank of Aruba showed off a very healthy balance sheet in regards to its net income, investment income, assets and membership, which grew 13% over the past year.

As for future developments, the community may expect an increase in the number of mortgages granted and financed by the PFTSA, also on line access and a continuous growth in membership.

The PFTSA, says Bergen is committed to become the number one choice of employers and employees for the execution of their retirement plans.

At the end of the informative General Assembly, the PFTSA honored industry pioneers among them Hotelier Ed Malone, Labor Leader Anselmo Pontilius, Tourism Expert Rory Arends, Businessman Harold Malmberg, Finance & Tax Expert Angel Bermudez, Advisor John Merryweather, Businessman Willie Kremer and Economist Ben Marapin for their historical contributions to the pension fund, a first of its kind in the industry.

Author:Rona Coster

Time:Tuesday, August 19th, 2008 at 3:24 pm

Category:All, Hotel news

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(COMMERCIAL BREAK) BAKHTIAR: Aruba isn't a very big island unless you're searching for one vanished 18-year-old girl, in which case, that tiny, arid, white-sand-covered speck of a place in the Caribbean must suddenly seem hopelessly huge.

With the latest now on the sad case of Natalee Holloway and the mounting anger, here's CNN David Mattingly.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

DAVID MATTINGLY, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): More than a month after Natalee Holloway's disappearance in Aruba, the sound of military jets on a high-altitude search reminds everyone, all is still not well in paradise: Warplanes overhead, a war of words below. A statement released by the attorney for Satish Kalpoe, one of the two suspects recently released from jail, takes aim at these angry words from Natalee's mother.

BETH HOLLOWAY TWITTY, NATALEE'S MOTHER: These criminals are not only allowed to walk freely among the tourists and citizens of Aruba, but there are no limits where they choose to travel.

MATTINGLY: The statement from the defense attorney Elgin Zeppenfeldt calls her words, "prejudicial, inflammatory, libelous and totally outrageous." He goes on, writing, "in light of the applicable principle of presumption of innocence, Mr. Kalpoe deeply resents the statement of Mrs. Beth Twitty, calling him a criminal with a flight risk." And the attorney writes Holloway's mother, "publicly acted as judge, jury and executioner."

He threatened legal action if the comments do not stop.

JOHN MERRYWEATHER, FORMER ARUBAN AMBASSADOR: When she starts calling them criminals walking among tourists, she is warmongering. She is creating, she is -- when I say warmongering, I'm using war very loosely. She is frightening people, because this is simply not true. And then you get disappointed.

MATTINGLY: Former Aruban Ambassador John Merryweather is among natives sympathetic to Holloway's family, but losing patience with criticism of the handling of the investigation.

MERRYWEATHER: She had 110 percent backing from the country, from the government, from the people, from the Marines, from the FBI, from the Dutch specialists, and I mean -- yesterday and today, F-16s flying over to find Natalee for us all, the Holloways and the Aruban people, because we are hurting.

MATTINGLY: According to a government spokesman, the Holloway disappearance has not affected the influx of tourists. Even now during what used to be known as the slow season, hotels report overbooking situations.

At the beach resort where Natalee once stayed, the F-16s are the only outward sign that anything is different. But tourist Barbara Crawford, who followed the case from her home in Toronto, now watches her own daughter a little more closely.

BARBARA CRAWDFORD, CANADIAN TOURIST: You can't stop yourself as a parent, from just looking at the landscape. You know? You're almost -- you're afraid to look around at the rock formations and the different ruins and you think: I wonder if that's where she is.

MATTINGLY: They're concerns shared across international lines. Petra Ruyter and her family came from the Netherlands with Natalee on their minds.

PETRA RUYTER, NETHERLANDS TOURIST: I hope we don't found her ourself.

MATTINGLY: You're worried?

RUYTER: Yes.

MATTINGLY: Why?

RUYTER: Because you have your daughter with you. We are protecting her now.

MATTINGLY: Aruban residents, however, frequently ask openly how much more can be done, and express concerns for the future.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: We have done so much to try to locate the body, the government, police, ambulance, the military, you see these planes now. I mean, I don't know. I think only God can help us right now.

MATTINGLY: And as they listen to the roar of jets overhead, some wonder what happens if the closed-door investigation produces no answers, while others hear a reason for optimism.

MERRYWEATHER: I hear reassurance that this case is not closed. I hear a reassurance that we will find the solution.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

Beth's Plea: 

 ::MonkeyWaa::


The Aruban Response:

This video goes from "not real good" quality to "really bad" quality.  I've tried to find another copy of it but haven't had any luck.  I think you can see enough and hear enough to get a glimpse of John Merryweather.

 :smt075

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,161660,00.html

Arubans: Natalee's Mom Out of Line

Wednesday, July 06, 2005

ORANJESTAD, Aruba —

A latent but growing resentment here became evident for the first time when more than 200 people, some wrapped in Aruban flags, said they were incensed by statements made by the mother of a missing American teen.

Those assembled outside the colonial courthouse in this Caribbean capital Tuesday night said they fear their tiny island nation is falsely being portrayed as not doing enough to find Natalee Holloway (search), the Alabama girl who vanished May 30 on a graduation trip with her high school class.

Two brothers, Deepak Kalpoe (search), 21, and Satish Kalpoe (search), 18, who had been held as suspects were released Monday for lack of evidence.

In a brief and tearful statement Tuesday, Beth Holloway Twitty (search), Natalee's mother, accused Aruba of letting guilty people free.

"Two suspects were released yesterday who were involved in a violent crime against my daughter," she said.

"These criminals are not only being allowed to walk around among the tourists and citizens of Aruba," she said, but there were no limits on where they could go.

The protesters took umbrage with those statements.

"Respect our Dutch laws or go home," read one sign. "Innocent until proven guilty," read another. One suggested the missing girl might not be dead but partying in Brazil or nearby Venezuela.

There were complaints that some American television coverage unfairly depicted the island, which depends overwhelmingly on tourism, and as being crime- and drug-ridden.

Though poverty is widespread in the Caribbean, Aruba has an unemployment rate of less than 1 percent and one of the higher standards of living. And it has few worries. Tourism and a major refinery bring in the money. Diplomatic and defense needs, such as they are, are provided by the Netherlands.

"Have you been treated badly in Aruba?" asked Ramon Garcia, a burly tourist guide. "We are together with the family of Natalee, but we love Aruba too, man. We don't need these pressures. We are a friendly island."

Orlando Flanigan said his country had given "all out hearts, all out cooperation, everything," to help find Natalee.

"It's time we got some respect back," he said.

"They are making us look like a banana republic, he said. "We are an educated and cultured people; many of us speak four or five languages."

John Maywether told a growing crowd that Aruba is not an island of criminals.

"We have 96 [prison] cells and 53 percent of them are occupied by non-Arubans," he said.

"We are here to ask that you trust our legal system," he said, recalling that Arubans turned out in large numbers for Natalee after she vanished and that prayers were offered for her safe return in local churches.

Arubans note that local banks raised $20,000 and provided other help to a group of volunteers from Texas, who are still here, could continue their search for the girl.

But there has been no sign of her. Three F-16 jets sent by the Dutch government were to start flying grid patterns on Wednesday, taking offshore photographs hoping for clues.

On Monday the courts extended for 60 days the detention of Joran van der Sloot (search), 17, the son of a judge-in-training, the only person still in detention and possibly the last person to see Natalee Holloway alive.

After that time he can be released, ordered to trial or detained further.

Lincoln Gomez, an Oranjestad defense lawyer not connected to the case, said the Kalpoe brothers still could face indictment until they are formally notified that charges won't be brought.

http://lincolngomez.com/2007/

Posts take from RU... http://www.refugeesunleashed.net/post-798645.html

Re: anthony/AHATA!

iquitos wrote:
http://www.zoominfo.com/Search/ReferencesView.aspx?PersonID=785377505

Published on: 4/11/2005 Last Visited: 6/12/2005

http://www.ahata.travel/ahata/manageArticle.do?dispatch=view&id=169



New member - We are delighted to announce that Antonio Carlo -Advocaten Kantoor mr. AADA Carlo N.V. - has joined AHATA. We are confident he will find significant value in networking with all our other members.


A fledgling member of AHATA - what a surprise.

Maybe he was on the Visibility Patrol Committee?    "Our Pat"



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minitess Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:26 am   

resigned wrote:


I just found it - we cross-posted. 

Isn't the long sleeve pic from Joran comes home day?

I wonder when the other photo is from?

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I think the other photo was from the Paulus comes home day.   



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minitess Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 8:33 am   
Re: anthony/AHATA!

resigned wrote:


A fledgling member of AHATA - what a surprise.

Maybe he was on the Visibility Patrol Committee? 


Strategic Communications Task Force

Ministry of Transportation AND TOURISM

The Strategic Communications Task Force is a working group established in Aruba to address the issues surrounding the disappearance of Natalee Holloway. The Task Force includes representatives from AHATA (Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association), ATA (Aruba Tourism Authority), business and government leaders. The Task Force continues to support the Holloway/Twitty families and will continue to offer support in their search for Natalee Holloway

What we do

The Strategic Communications Task Force’s goal is to stay abreast of all developments in the Natalee Holloway disappearance, verify if information given is truthful and bring forward the correct facts when necessary. The Task Force also aims to inform the public and media whenever there is information that can be shared and monitor media coverage both locally and internationally in an effort to prevent and minimize any damage to the economic well being of Aruba. The Task Force believes that it is very important to keep the community at large well informed of the latest developments. http://www.aruba.com/nholloway/taskforce.htm

Jorge Pesquera, The President of the Aruban Hotel and Tourism Association (AHATA) put this Task Force together – with member selection help and input from Joran’s attorney Antonio Carlo, and Mark Purcell’s wife Marlene.


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Does everybody get it yet?

Oh - and lookie who else was a member. The jackass that put together the protest against Beth, causing her to apologize for calling 2K criminals:

Additional members
Greg Peterson Aruba Trade & Industry Association
Olindo Koolman Former Governor of Aruba
Alfonso Riverol Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association
Andy Osbourne Aruba Timeshare Association
Jan van Nes Aruba Timeshare Association
Bill Carson Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association
Erik Brete Liaison to the office of the Prime Minister
Henry Baarh Minister Plenipotentiary Washington
John Merryweather Former Government Official Tamara Waldron Ministry of Tourism and Transportation
Ruben Trappenberg Aruba Airport Authority

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Seriously, are there still people who don't get it? Who don't see that the misinformation was purposeful, and immediate? That included Julia Renfro's bestest buddy Mark Purcell and his wife? And Joran's very own attorney?

Are there people who really still don't believe that Pesquera admitted to Beth that a coverup took place?

The proof of the misinformation is right there in black and white.   



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http://www.arubahuis.nl/documents/noticiero/2005december.pdf

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New twist in Holloway case

In box:  Governor Bob Riley of Alabama Calls boycott against Aruba

The disappearance of the American teenage girl Natalee Holloway and the impact in the Aruban tourism industry has a new twist received when the governor of Alabama State - the state where Holloway comes - live on American broadcasters call for a boycott against Aruba is declared. Then sent Governor Riley requests to other governors to be call for boycott support.  He also approached the Ministry Foreign Affairs - State Department - with the request. D66 leader Boris Dittrich has Chamber for the ministers Ben Bot of Foreign And Alexander Pechtold of Kingdom.

Ministers indicated that they the call for boycott to Aruba regrettable and worrying the consequences for the Aruban economy. To their relief have those messages not yet reached that commercial organizations such as tour operators, support the boycott. Across the U.S. d'affaires in The Hague Bot expressed his great concern.  On that occasion, the Minister stressed 'that the Kingdom sympathetic to the emotions around the horrific case of Natalee Holloway, but that Aruba and Netherlands commitment laws for this case to a solution to '. Bot has underlined that the prosecutor and the judiciary in Aruba independent functioning and Aruba remains a safe destination for tourists from the United States.

In the Empire of Ministers is talked about the call Governor Bob Riley of the State Alabama not to travel to Aruba. It was agreed that Minister of Foreign Affairs Ben Bot (CDA) will contact us his U.S. counterpart Condoleezza Rice.Het U.S. Department of Foreign Affairs with a statement, indicating that Governor would not whistle, but the call is not supported. "We respect the law of the elected representative with a call such a boycott it.  His statement reflects, however, not the vision of the United States. There is no boycott or travel restrictions for residents of the United States to Aruba to travel, 'said the statement.

American members of Congress support the boycott against Aruba not. This message brought a delegation of the Congress Tuesday personally to Prime Minister Nelson Oduber. Premier Oduber, the U.S. delegation to the Renaissance hotel. During the interview he Senator Hyde told that the call from the mother of Natalee Hollway, the governor of Alabama Bob Riley and TV man Dr. Phil to Aruba to boycott the delegation is regarded as a call of some individuals, no broad political support. Hyde said that the U.S. commitment a strategic relationship with Aruba and the relationship well so far.

Meanwhile Governor has Mike Huckabee of the U.S. Arkansas State is connected the boycott against Aruba. The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is furious about the latest boycott call especially those of certain representatives.  The CTO sent a letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, which the organization's concerns consider the call for boycott by elected representatives, as the governor of Alabama. "You can imagine Arubans feel that is prosecuted if a call is made to the boycott of their country, while at American States, where many more people are missing, never a call for boycott is done, "writes Vincent Vander Pool-Wallace, Secretary-General of the CTO.  Vander Pool Wallace stressed that Aruba one of the success stories of the region, especially given the democratic basis and the self-oriented economic development. "There is nobody throughout this region who believe that an official in Aruba or in any other Caribbean country a criminal will protect and make the whole national economy in the game will continued."

Also disturbing is the CTO to the ongoing calls in the media to boycott. That they often the term 'Caribbean Cover Up' is disturbing the organization in particular. The organization writes furious to be about the boycott calls, especially of Representatives.  "We are convinced that way Board of your hand to these individuals and officials will help prevent further worrying developments, as ends the letter.

Lots of pictures of the "zoo" here:

http://www.24ora.com/content/view/8791/12/

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Papiamentu translation:

mini dierentuin was the centro of atraccion at alto vista on day of la queen

friday, 01 may 2009 - 00:00

during several month of anja, phil's pet collection, as cu we can owing to see on the donation box write at entrance of alto vista 116, is wordo good visit, for so throw one view of the coleccion of animalnan cu have live eynan. in the caso here on day of la queen. click read more for more info... bestianan as zebra, bull, macaco, various type of wacamaya, lama, provided that end, all clase of beast. children is stay feliz y contento of see so tanto beast y even can tell cu can touch cu they, because they're very tame self. not only can see the bestianan, but is one ocasion caminda famianan all is reuni, for so happen one rato together, at one as sweet in the district sweet of alto vista. gradicimento is bay at family merryweather kendenan is open they hogar for people all can disfruta of the animalnan cu they have in they coleccion. we will, the trip stay pendiente for one proximo visit. come across

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http://www.arubatoday.com/index.php?option=com_flippingbook&book_id=3

7/1/2009 Aruba Today Page 6

I think that could be Philip in the cap (pic with Valentijn); Herbie's in the bottom picture.

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I should have said in the "white" cap!   ::MonkeyConfused::

http://www.arubatoday.com/index.php?option=com_flippingbook&book_id=3

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Now I'm really not sure!   ::MonkeyHaHa::

http://www.clickonaruba.com/gallery/albums/2009/June09/ChinoL24/ChinoL%20%28103%29.jpg

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http://www.allatsea.net/specificissueeditorial.php?featureid=2295

Curacao's 43rd Intl Blue Marlin Release Tournament
More Editorial by Els Kroon
June 2009 Issue

The Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles, Emily de Jongh-Elhage, came to the Curaçao Yacht Club on April 6 to honor the winners of the 43rd Luhrs International Blue Marlin Release Tournament organized by the Curaçao Yacht Club’s Executive Committee members Charles Heldewier and Billy Jonckheer.

An absolute record of 47 boats participated in the venerable tag & release tournament with participants from the USA, Venezuela, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. All three of the ABC islands had a lucky team on the victory platform--by coincidence, in alphabetical order! Team Driftwood from Aruba took the $10,000 first prize with the catch and release of two Blue Marlin. Le Grand Blue from Bonaire released one big blue and Hey Chama from Curaçao again was among the winners with a smaller Blue Marlin.

Winners of the prizes for best angler, best captain, first releases, surprise catches and the largest Dorado, Wahoo, White Marlin, Sailfish and Tuna can be viewed on the website, www.curacaoyachtclub.com.

New this year was the participation of eight "Junior Anglers" in the big fleet, mostly on their parents’ boats. Fatum Insurances, sponsor of the annual kids’ fishing tournament on the pier, during which 11 youngsters also tried to catch and release the biggest fish, gave the teens between 14 and 17 the opportunity to move up the fishing ladder. It was a big success—winner Jens van der Lubbe, on the Just Us from Curacao, also ended at fourth place in the main event.

Club members of all ages love sport fishing and intensely celebrated this 43rd edition of the tournament from April 3 through 6. Fishing was conducted according to international IGFA “Tag & Release” regulations in the waters around Curaçao and the uninhabited island of Klein (little) Curaçao.

The major prize in the Curaçao Yacht Club 803 Challenge, a brand new Chevrolet Captiva LTZ, is still unclaimed. Next year the challenge will be repeated for the first participant to weigh in a Blue Marlin that beats the then 25-year record of 803 pounds set by fishing legend Robert van Vliet.

The proceeds of the tournament traditionally go to a good cause, this year the youth home "Kinderoorden Brakkeput." A cordial thanks to Eddie de Kort, captain of the Grand Banks Carib Princess for taking me out to sea in the middle of the action.

www.pagegangster.com/p/VF80Y/62/

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Four Generations in Carnaval
 Text by Denise Lee
Photography by Steve Keith

Carnaval season in Aruba brings the whole family out into the streets to celebrate.  Perhaps one or two members of a family—mother/daughter and sister/sister combos are common— will participate in parades while their loved ones cheer them on from the sidelines. But the passion for Carnaval burns so intensely in some Aruban families that several generations of the same family participate together in parades. Oncha Arends—endearingly known as Mama Oncha—her daughter, her three grandchildren, and most recently, her
great-granddaughter represent one such multigenerational Carnaval family who will be seen in the
streets this year. 

The family’s strong connection to Carnaval dates back to the 1940s, when Mama Oncha’s mother, Veneranda Arends, was a member of Oranjestad’s now-defunct Tivoli Club, one of Aruba’s oldest social clubs. In 1942, Tivoli began throwing costume parties like the ones already being celebrated since the 1930s in the social clubs of San Nicolas, the birthplace of Carnaval. When the end of World War II was announced in 1945, all the clubs took their gatherings to the streets to celebrate and parade with steel pans. Finally, in 1953, all of the festivities were organized by a central committee to form Aruba’s first official Carnaval celebration. 

Mama Oncha fondly recalls embroidering her own Carnaval costumes as a little girl and teenager.  She remembers the hours of hand-sewing—not gluing, she is quick to point out—colorful sequins to the costume fabric. She even won a few Carnaval titles: Miss Tivoli, Miss Congeniality, and Mrs. Tivoli. And of course, she introduced her daughter, Lienchi Merryweather, to Carnaval.

Lienchi was ten years old when the Tivoli Club started the Torch Parade—the parade that kicks off
the Carnaval season—and she helped organize this parade when she was old enough. Throughout the
years, Lienchi also earned her fair share of titles:  Tivoli Children’s Queen, Tivoli Queen, and the
runner-up for the Carnaval Queen title in 1978.

Although Lienchi’s Carnaval career began just about as soon as she could walk, Lienchi’s commitment to Carnaval increased tenfold when she agreed—along with Joselin Baroso-Croes—to take over the organization of a group initially founded by three women of the Tivoli Club. In 1999, this newly reorganized group—which welcomed anyone who wanted to join—made its first appearance in Carnaval with the presentation of its “Viva Las Vegas” theme. Because the members of this group preferred to drink champagne along the parade route, they named themselves Champagne in 2000.

It comes as no surprise that all three of Lienchi’s children have followed in the footsteps of their mother, aunts (Lienchi’s sisters, who are also part of Champagne), grandmother, and greatgrandmother.
Melony, the oldest of the three, has been in Carnaval since she was literally a baby.  In 1992, she represented Oranjestad as Aruba’s Children’s Queen; in 2001, she was named the Youth Champagne Queen and was the runner-up for the Youth Carnaval Queen title. Misha, Melony’s younger sister, wasn’t always so keen on Carnaval. Although she enjoyed decorating the parade floats as a young girl, Misha shied away from dressing up and participating in the parades.  However, for lack of a babysitter, Misha was obligated to join Carnaval parades with the rest of her family. When Misha became a teenager—and finally abandoned the tomboy stage—she shocked everyone when she was chosen the Carnaval Queen of Juliana School. Ever since, she has been a Champagne Carnavalista like her mother and sister. Twelve-year-old Matthew Merryweather is also Carnaval royalty: Representing Champagne, he became the Prince of Carnaval one year. This year, he is opting to help deliver ice and water to the members of Champagne as they dance through the streets during Carnaval.

At 76 years old, Mama Oncha has not outgrown Carnaval; in fact, her passion for street celebrations only gets stronger each year. This year, she plans to ride along in a moving bar that serves champagne to the group’s members. Champagne’s presence in the various parades of Carnaval would be incomplete without Oncha, for she plays such an integral role within the group. Oncha’s house serves as Carnaval headquarters, with 800 to 1000 people—possibly more—going in and out of her house each year for carnaval. From 4 PM to 9 PM every night just before Carnaval begins, Mama Oncha’s house is simply chaos. Even though she complains to Lienchi now and then about the constant flux of visitors, Oncha wouldn’t have it any other way. Carnaval is in her blood, after all, and she is Champagne’s mama.

Oncha’s great-granddaughter, now one year old, will represent the family’s fourth generation participating in Carnaval this year. A strong sense of Carnaval pride undoubtedly runs deep in Mama Oncha’s family,
and it seems as though this pride will not diminish anytime soon.

Ladies in the pictures from Joran's coming home party.  Anybody else think there might at least be a resemblance here?

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http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=3697.msg547854#msg547854

(vms pics)

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More things that made me go hmmm. 

http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=2886.200

Last but not least!   ::MonkeyWink:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

Did Kyle or anyone else ever tell us WHERE John Silvetti was during the Dateline tapings?  I've been looking at the picture of the guy in the red shirt and others that we haven't positively identified in the footage.

I know some were convinced that the guy in the red shirt was John, Kyle said no.

Maybe I've just been looking at them too long, but I think there may be a possibility here:

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First from left in first picture = fourth from left in second picture.
Second from left in first picture = first from left in second picture. (Man in the red shirt)

JMO

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A View from the Saddle

Text by Tina Causey-Escobedo
Photography by Steve Keith and Rona Coster

Aruba's long history with the horse

In profiling the best of the island, one of Aruba's advertising campaigns of a few years back portrayed a woman in a flowing white dress sitting astride a horse, galloping along the beach, with the California Lighthouse in the background, set off by a sky decorated with the flamboyant streaks of red and orange produced by the setting sun. It was an image that helped promote the island for its picturesque beauty and its romantic charm, and which helped reinforce the desire of more than one visitor of the island to pursue a ride along the beach—in, hopefully, slightly more appropriate attire than a dress—as one of their vacation highlights. But the role played by Aruba's horse is greater than fulfilling the occasional trail ride. It was once an integral part of the island's economy and today functions as a piece of the social fabric linking together the many horsey folk of Aruba.


It was the Spanish who first introduced the horse to Aruba, utilizing their claim of the small island as a rather large horse ranch. By the time the Dutch came into possession of the island in 1636, Aruba continued to be used as a trading post for horses. The harbor area of what is still known as Paardenbaai (Bay of Horses) was where horses were either unceremoniously dropped from the boats or hoisted aboard via pulleys.

Over the course of the island's history, a number of breeds have been introduced including, in more recent times, the thoroughbred racehorse and quarterhorse hunter/jumper, but the horse that is most valued in Aruba today is, without a doubt, the Paso Fino. The Paso Fino, also known as the Colombian “Criollo” horse, is one of the oldest native breeds in the Americas, a descendent of those first horses brought by the Spanish. The Barb, Andalusian, and Spanish Jennet horses, used by the Conquistadors, were interbred, resulting in a naturally gaited horse known as the Paso Fino for its “fine step,’’ and loved for its aesthetics as much as for its smooth ride.


“When it comes to horses, Aruba is more culturally aligned with Latin America,” explains Kenneth Faustin, owner of Rancho del Campo, about Aruba's propensity to favor the Paso Fino. “Most of us were raised on Mexican [western] movies, listened to Mariachi groups, and there is that image imprinted in our minds of Simon Bolivar, always as a man on his horse. The highly social atmosphere that surrounds any horse event in Colombia or Venezuela is also the type of celebration we enjoy.’’
With a number of “ranchos” found throughout the island, an often-planned occurrence is the “cabalgata,” in which horses will be trailed in from other ranches in order for everyone to get together in a procession of horses through the city streets. After a number of rest stops, the parade of horses and riders makes its way back to the host ranch, where additional friends and family join up for a BBQ or simply a lazy day of drinks and animated conversation.


More formal events include a regular round of horse shows, with the organization of local competitions and participation in regional and international events. Male “jinete” and female “amazona” riders compete in confirmation and performance classes dressed in traditional hat and, for men, the oversized cow skin “zamarros” chaps. Confirmation classes are classified according to age, gender, and type of horse of which the highlight is always the Paso Fino category. Its four beat lateral gait (with each hoof hitting in succession, left rear, left fore, right rear, right fore) is differentiated from the Trocha, which also has a four beat rhythm except done in a diagonal sequence, but with each type having the similar affect of being able to mesmerize spectators with its poetry of motion.


Smaller than its northern cousins, at between 13.5 and 15 hands, Paso Fino and Trocha, as well as Aruba's other gaited breeds such as Trote y Galope, Troton, and Paseo, are well-formed, powerful horses that are almost dainty in their precise movements. Its rapid, high-stepping collected stride is appreciated both visually and audibly with horses and riders required to pass over the wooden “pista” plank.
Although total seriousness is taken in the actual judging of the event, with certified judges from Colombia often brought to Aruba for its local competitions, the highly social attitude is ever present; competitions often run late into the evening as spectators enjoy the festive atmosphere as much as the actual exhibition of horses. However, this is not to say Aruba has not earned its reputation among its equestrian peers of the region. Some of the finest bloodlines in the world, from such notable horses as Amadeus, Resorte 4, Cappuccino, Capitan, and Profeta, can be found in Aruba, with horses worth tens of thousands of dollars and upwards owned and bred by local horsemen including Herbie Merryweather and Alex Mansur.



The accomplishments of such trailblazers as Luis “Lucho” Claro, owner of Rancho La Ponderosa, who not only helped found the Aruba Horsemen's Association, Organizacion Caballista Arubano (OCA), but is also known for identifying and training Casanova, Aruba's first grand champion to gain international recognition, has helped gain the island a reputation on the Paso Fino show circuit. It is a reputation that continues to grow with the achievements of young riders such as Chayon Kock, who at five-years old won Aruba its first gold medal in international competition during a recent show in Puerto Rico. His father Anthony proudly classifies his son's win as an exhibition of something great that a small island such as Aruba can accomplish.


Whether for competition or pleasure, Aruba's horse is admired for its beauty and appreciated for the sense of freedom it can deliver in the symbiotic flow of motion of horse and rider. With centuries of history on the island, the horse continues to maintain a cherished spot within the Aruban imagination.
 

http://www.flanegin.com/ams/thumbnails.php?album=12

Photoshooting Accessories by Moth Silver Shop @ Criadero Alto Vista

This is one of the 56 pictures at this link:

(http://www.flanegin.com/ams/albums/Accessories_shooting/1/normal_IMG_5232.JPG)

http://www.xtal.info/merryweather/data/mer2688.html

Notes for John William Merryweather:
Name: John William Merryweather   
Born: May 30, 1932 pos, Aruba 

Auther A pictorial résumé of natural, historical and cultural monuments
of Aruba / by John W. Merryweather. - Aruba : De Wit Stores, 1972. - 56
p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Merryweather's in Aruba 2004
MERRYWEATHER DEBORAH LYNN HUBADASTRAAT 26
MERRYWEATHER ELIZABETH MARIE BYRONSTRAAT 9
MERRYWEATHER EVELINE CLOTHILDE ADRIAAN LACLE BLVD. 6
MERRYWEATHER HERBERT SYDNEY ALTO VISTA 116
MERRYWEATHER JOHN WILLIAM BUBALI 113-C
MERRYWEATHER-DE LANNOY FRANCINE MARIE JEANETTE ALTO VISTA 116
During WWII, John Merryweather was sent to an expensive boarding school
in Jamaica. In 1986 John Merryweather was nominated as a minister to
represent Aruba in Holland. He was responsible for the students of Aruba
living in Holland, and he was the contact person for all the economic
affairs. for 3 1/2 years John Merryweather was director of the national
Fund Sports for handicapped people. John Merryweather received twice the
"Order van Oranje" (A recognition by Queen Beatrix for being an
outstanding citizen.)
John Merryweather was married to Oncha Arends and got 4 daughters and one
son (Herbert My dad) and got divorced shortly after there last one was
born.After the divorce John Merryweather (My grand father). got married with a
john girl named Stella and got 1 son called Mickeljohn. in Aruba there is
only 5 real Merryweather,s and all have a lot of things in common. there
is Sidney Merryweather which is my cousin son of one of the daughters of
John in his 1st marage. Herbert (my dad) and Herbert (my brother) and I
(Philip).
Source=Philip Conrad Merryweather
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http://uploads.geni.com/people/Maria-Veneranda-Arends-Lacle-/6000000000038745340

Maria Veneranda Arends (Lacle) (1901 - d.)
Place of Burial: Oranjestad, Aruba
Birthdate: November 14, 1901 
Birthplace: Oranjestad, Aruba
Death: Died in Oranjestad, Aruba 
Immediate Family:
 Daughter of Adriaan and Maria Leoncita (Leonsa) Lacle
Wife of Federico (Machi)
Mother of Federico Maximiliano (Max) Arends, Clara Anunsiacion (Clarita) Arends, Hubert F. Arends, and Maria Leoncita (Oncha) Arends
Sister of Adriaan , Casper, Maria Monica Arends (Lacle), Mario, Maria, Maria del Carmen Martinez, Anna Leoncita Arends, Maria Elisabeth, Maria Leoncita "Onci" Arends, Casper Adriaan, Adriaan, Juan Bautista Adriaan, Jesucita, Rita Maria Gorgina, and Leocito Adriaan Ceasar
Half sister of Suitberta
 


http://www.geni.com/people/Maria-Leoncita-Oncha-Arends/6000000000038995032

Maria Leoncita (Oncha) Arends
Location: Oranjestad, Aruba
Immediate Family:
Daughter of Federico (Machi) and Maria Veneranda Arends (Lacle)
Wife of John
Mother of Maria, Debbie, Lienchie, and elizabeth
Sister of Federico Maximiliano (Max) Arends, Clara Anunsiacion (Clarita) Arends, and Hubert F. Arend
 
http://uploads.geni.com/people/Lienchie-Merryweather/6000000000113106414

(http://assets0.geni.com/photos/p3/3844/1289/5344483606428e5e/fug58zek_medium.jpg)

Lienchie Merryweather
Location: Aruba
Immediate Family:
Daughter of John and Maria Leoncita (Oncha) Arends
Mother of Michelle and Melony
Sister of Maria, Debbie, and elizabeth

 
Added by: Eddie on 5/9/08 


http://uploads.geni.com/people/elizabeth-M-Mansur/6000000000113161204

(http://assets1.geni.com/photos/p3/5682/0908/53444836081ec903/nix84fuy_medium.jpg)

elizabeth M Mansur
Location: Aruba
Immediate Family:
Daughter of John and Maria Leoncita (Oncha) Arends
Wife of Ruben D Mansur Jr
Mother of Terrick and Naira
Sister of Maria, Debbie, and Lienchie
 
Added by: Eddie on 5/9/08 

http://uploads.geni.com/people/Debbie-Merryweather/6000000000113227049

(http://assets1.geni.com/photos/p3/6374/3357/534448360773497b/pap97jaw_medium.jpg)

Debbie Merryweather
Location: Aruba
Immediate Family:
Daughter of John and Maria Leoncita (Oncha) Arends
Mother of Casandra
Sister of Maria, Lienchie, and elizabeth

http://uploads.geni.com/people/Maria-Ras/6000000000113243003

(http://assets3.geni.com/photos/p3/1480/09/534448360bd0bd65/hik24hir_medium.jpg)
Maria Veneranda Ras
Location: Oranjestad, Aruba
Immediate Family:
Daughter of John and Maria Leoncita (Oncha) Arends
Wife of Wilfred
Mother of William Sidney Merryweather
Sister of Debbie, Lienchie, and elizabeth
 
Added by: Eddie on 5/9/08

http://www.arubachamber.com/registry/registry_result.afp?KeyValue=34025

HERBERT MERRYWEATHER 
 
Business address ALTO VISTA 116, NOORD 
Legal form  SOLE OWNERSHIP 
Name of the company  HERBERT MERRYWEATHER 
Date of commencement  4 FEBRUARY 2005 
     
NOT IN POSSESION OF A BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT LICENCE 
   
OWNERS/PARTNERS 
 
MERRYWEATHER, HERBERT SYDNEY; 
Residing in  ALTO VISTA 116, NOORD, ARUBA 
Born in  CANADA, MONTREAL on 6 DECEMBER 1954 
Nationality  DUTCH 
Position  OWNER 
Effective  4 FEBRUARY 2005 
Authority  FULL 
   
OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE COMPANY 
 
HET VERZORGEN VAN PAARDEN VOOR HOBBY. 
   
Only valid if accordingly signed by the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Aruba - J.E. Irausquin Blvd.10, Oranjestad, Aruba.


____________________________________________________________________

Is Herbert the son of Oncha, and brother of Lienchi, Debbie, Maria, and Elizabeth?

Maybe there is something Philip Conrad Merryweather left out, or didn't know?

 ::MonkeyConfused::

 

Texasmom,

This is a bit off the wall, but I've wondered a few times if "red shirt" turned out not to be Silvetti....if it could be van der Straaten.  The only recent picture I'd found of him, he was soaking wet, but for a while I was looking for a pic of v.d.straaten in a ball cap just to compare...

Thanks Lifesong, good to see you!   ::MonkeyCool::

Here's a few pictures that I have saved.   

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/texasmom55/MISC2/VanderStratenbyJohan2.jpg)

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/texasmom55/MISC5/EefjevanderStraaten.jpg)

(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn82/texasmom_55/vanderstraaten.jpg)

(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn82/texasmom_55/QMPD97235/01-20-jan-van-der-stra.jpg)

(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn82/texasmom_55/QMPD97235/cbs.jpg)
(far left in this pic)

Interesting timing on that site being taken down!   ::MonkeyWink::

Maybe it's just coincidence...and temporary!   ::MonkeyDevil::

I don't think the man in the red shirt is VanderStraaten....I am also not convinced it is John Silvetti.  JMO.  Subject to change with further review. 

I agree.  I'd still like to know where Silvetti was while that was all going on!  Was he off pouting somewhere because he was mad? 

When I was looking for the pictures of Vanderstraaten in my photobucket, I came across a picture of a man at a Mason's BBQ that I saved pictures of...thought it kinda looked like him too.

I've decided that I've looked at the pictures too much...I'm giving it a rest for a while and then I'll try again.   ::MonkeyConfused:: ::MonkeyHaHa::

HT Grande:

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/texasmom55/Grande/CLEVFANPOSTMERRYWEATHER.jpg)

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/texasmom55/Grande/HerbieMerryweather1.jpg)

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/texasmom55/Merryweather/MaximianoJacobsObit04182009.jpg)

Papiamentu translation:

“maximiano jacobs” one thanks special at dr. van veen, dr. lacle, dr, kock, dr. posner,maritza albert for his sosten of always. verpleegster y broedernan of medium care, thanks a lot for her patience. also we wanted owing to gradici tinchi henriquez of photo indio, theo zievinger, gerencia y miembronan of bubali sport club, thomas dijkhoff, esther kock, john merryweather, juancito giel y all esnan cu of one or another as owing to comparti the dolor cu we. we is gradici also esnan cu owing to send flower, telegram jamadanan y mensajenan. magic fm, do you guia fm, canal 90, hit 94. bubali sport club, tommy de cuba, johnny tromp, ivan quandus,bito & the boys, milo krozendijk, freddy tromp, rudolf hieroms, vicky luidens, randall croes, for her beautiful presentacionnan dedica at max. at funeraria aurora for her good servicio,danki, you atencion was one great sosten for we. we wanted owing to invita all family,amigo y conocirnan for her next misanan: diahuebs 16 of april, 2009 for 7’or pm at catholic san fransisco at beach. diabierna 17 for 6:30 pm at catholic santa anna at north. saturday 18 for 7’or at catholic santa anna at north. after of ultimo catholic will reza one rosario at cas: tanki flip 20 owing to. you presencia is quite aprecia. at name of his madam teresita jacobs, dijkhoff y yiunan.

Some older information but,ya never know who might be involved in the disinformation campaign.Found the city's a bit interesting!


http://docs.google.com/gview?a=v&q=cache:DOtABf699OsJ:1caribbean.org/information/documentdownload.php%3Frowid%3D494+Colleen+lesSard&hl=en&gl=us

Are you talking about Weehawken?  It's right next to Hoboken....   ::MonkeyHaHa::   Seriously, it does have 'history'.  Not sure where her name came up, though.   Vernon V is also on that document, I see.

Maybe we can find an updated version?Those who are vested in Aruba financially,in the states,would be more then happy to help with the disinformation campaign ya think? ::MonkeyCool::

http://www.avanicimcon.com/act/InternationalAcceptance.htm

I believe I read that this started the end of 2008.  It may not be totally related, but I saved it earlier, fwiw. 

Interesting.... ::MonkeyCool::

I'd like to buy a vowel.    ::MonkeyCool::

It'll cost ya!   ::MonkeyTongue:: ::MonkeyDevil::

I'll have to start rolling coins in the AM...not going to do it, now.    ::MonkeyTongue::

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

7/29/2009 Solo Di Pueblo Page 23

http://solodipueblo.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=31&Itemid=2

(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b258/texasmom55/Merryweather/07292009SoloDiPueblo_Merryweather_P.jpg)

Papiamentu translation:

entrance is only afl 2,-

come celebra 1 anja of we zebra nany y close conosi cu we beast they new!!!

jeehah kids day @ philip's pet collection

1 & 2 august 11am - 6 pm 



New Registry Information:
 
http://www.arubachamber.com/registry/registry_result.afp?KeyValue=40463

 
 
Close · Aruba, July 30th, 2009
 
 
 
Appearing in the Foundation Register of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in ARUBA since 25 JUNE 2009 under serial number S1064 is the foundation with the trade name:
 
 
STICHTING PHILIP'S PET COLLECTION 
 
Business address ALTO VISTA 116, NOORD 
Legal form  FOUNDATION 
Name of the STICHTING PHILIP'S PET COLLECTION 
company/foundation/association:
Statutory seat  ARUBA 
Date of 24 JUNE 2009 
incorporation/commencement:
     
   
BOARD MEMBERS/AUTHORIZED PERSONS 
 
MERRYWEATHER-DE LANNOY, FRANCINE MARIE JEANETTE; 
Residing in  ALTO VISTA 116, NOORD, ARUBA 
Born in  NETHERLANDS ANTILLES, CURACAO on 18 NOVEMBER 1955 
Nationality  DUTCH 
Position  SECRETARY/TREASURER 
Effective  24 JUNE 2009 
Authority  RESTRICTED 
   
MERRYWEATHER, PHILIP CONRAD; 
Residing in  ALTO VISTA 116, NOORD, ARUBA 
Born in  ARUBA on 18 AUGUST 1985 
Nationality  DUTCH 
Position  PRESIDENT 
Effective  24 JUNE 2009 
Authority  RESTRICTED 
   
OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE FOUNDATION 
 
HET VERZAMELEN, VERZORGEN EN BEHEREN VAN ARUBAANSE EN EXOTISCHE DIEREN, EEN EN ANDER ONDER DESKUNDIGE BEGELEIDING, EN VOORTS AL HETGEEN MET EEN EN ANDER RECHTSTREEKS OF ZIJDELINGS VERBAND HOUDT OF DAARTOE BEVORDERLIJK KAN ZIJN, ALLES IN DE RUIMSTE ZIN VAN HET WOORD. 

(Google translation:  THE COLLECTION, PROVIDE AND OPERATE Aruban AND EXOTIC ANIMALS, AND OTHER UNDER AN EXPERT SUPPORT, AND THAT WITH THOSE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATED OR THIS PROMOTION MAY BE ALL IN THE BROADEST SENSE.)
   
Only valid if accordingly signed by the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Aruba - J.E. Irausquin Blvd.10, Oranjestad, Aruba. 

 
 
 

http://www.arubachamber.com/registry/registry_result.afp?KeyValue=40462
 
Close · Aruba, July 30th, 2009
 
 
 
Appearing in the Trade Register of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in ARUBA since 25 JUNE 2009 under serial number 38797.0 is the company with the trade name:
 
 
PHILIP'S ANIMAL GARDEN N.V. 
 
Business address ALTO VISTA 116, NOORD 
Legal form  LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 
Name of the company  PHILIP'S ANIMAL GARDEN N.V. 
Statutory seat  ARUBA 
Date of incorporation  24 JUNE 2009 
     
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 
NOT IN POSSESION OF A BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT LICENCE 
   
DIRECTORS - AUTHORIZED PERSONS AND CORPORATE BODIES - SUPERVISORY BOARD: 
 
MERRYWEATHER, PHILIP CONRAD; 
Residing in  ALTO VISTA 116, NOORD, ARUBA 
Born in  ARUBA on 18 AUGUST 1985 
Nationality  DUTCH 
Position  MANAGING DIRECTOR 
Effective  24 JUNE 2009 
Authority  FULL 
   
OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE COMPANY 
 
1A. HET UITOEFENEN VAN EEN OF MEER DIERENVERZORGENDE BEDRIJVEN, WAARONDER MEDE BEGREPEN DE HANDEL IN DIERENVOEDSEL, ZADEN, MEDICAMENTEN EN VITAMINEPREPARATEN VOOR DIEREN, DIERENVERZORGINGSARTIKELEN, DIERENBENODIGDHEDEN EN LECTUUR OVER DIEREN;
B. HET VERLENEN VAN DIENSTEN BIJ EN HET ORGANISEREN VAN BIJEENKOMSTEN, FEESTEN, EVENEMENTEN, CONGRESSEN, SEMINARS, FESTIVALS EN EXCURSIES EN DAARTOE HET VERSCHAFFEN VAN DE NODIGE MATERIALEN, HET EVENTUEEL BEREIDEN VAN MAALTIJDEN EN BUFFETTEN, ALSMEDE DE VERZORGING VAN ZOWEL ALCOHOLISCHE ALS NIET- ALCOHOLISCHE DRANKEN, ZOMEDE DE BEDIENING VAN DE AANWEZIGEN MET EEN EN ANDER; EEN EN ANDER VOOR ZOVER VERBANDHOUDEND MET DE WERKZAAMHEDEN GENOEMD IN ARTIKEL 2 LID 1 SUB A VAN DEZE STATUTEN; EN
C. HET VERWERVEN, BEZITTEN, VERVREEMDEN, BEHEREN EN ONTWIKKELEN VAN ROERENDE EN ONROERENDE ZAKEN, ALSMEDE HET VERWERVEN, BEZITTEN, VERVREEMDEN EN BEHEREN VAN RECHTEN EN BELANGEN DIE OP ROERENDE EN ONROERENDE ZAKEN , BETREKKING HEBBEN.
2. ONDER HET DOEL VAN DE VENNOOTSCHAP IS MEDE BEGREPEN HET OPRICHTEN EN VERWERVEN VAN-, HET DEELNEMEN IN-, HET SAMENWERKEN MET- EN HET VOEREN VAN DIRECTIE OVER ANDERE ONDERNEMINGEN, ALSMEDE HET (DOEN) FINANCIEREN, OOK DOOR MIDDEL VAN HET STELLEN VAN ZEKERHEDEN, VAN ANDERE ONDERNEMINGEN, MET NAME (DOCH DAARTOE NIET - BEPERKT) VAN DIE WAARMEE DE VENNOOTSCHAP IN EEN GROEP IS VERBONDEN, EEN EN ANDER OP ZODANIGE WIJZE DAT DE VENNOOTSCHAP NIET ALS KREDIETINSTELLING IN DE ZIN VAN DE LANDSVERORDENING TOEZICHT KREDIETWEZEN KAN WORDEN AANGEMERKT.
3. BINNEN HAAR DOEL KAN DE VENNOOTSCHAP AL DATGENE VERRICHTEN WAT MET DIT DOEL IN DE
RUIMSTE ZIN VERBAND HOUDT, ZOWEL VOOR EIGEN REKENING ALS VAN DERDEN.
4. AI HET VORENSTAANDE DIENT TE GESCHIEDEN MET INACHTNEMING VAN DE BETREFFENDE WETTELIJKE REGELINGEN.
 
(Google translation: 

1A. THE EXERCISE OF ONE OR MORE ANIMALS THAT COMPANIES, INCLUDING INCLUDING TRADE IN FOOD ANIMALS, seeds, medicines and vitamin FOR PETS, PETS care, DIERENBENODIGDHEDEN AND LECTURE ON ANIMALS;
B. THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZING AND MEETINGS, PARTIES, EVENTS, MEETINGS, SEMINARS, FESTIVALS AND EXCURSIONS AND THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING THE NECESSARY MATERIALS, ANY OF PREPARING MEALS AND BUFFET AND THE CARE OF WELL AS NON-ALCOHOLIC ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, well THE OPERATION OF THE PRESENCE OF ONE AND OTHER, ONE ANOTHER AND TO THE EXTENT RELATING TO THE DUTIES LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 2 OF ARTICLE 1 SUB A OF THIS CONSTITUTION AND
C. THE ACQUISITION, possession, transfer, management and development of immovable or movable property and the acquisition, possession, ALIENATION AND MANAGEMENT OF RIGHTS AND INTERESTS IN GOODS AND BUILDING CASES RELATE.
2. THE PURPOSE OF THE COMPANY IS ALSO INCLUDED THE CREATION AND ACQUISITION OF RIGHTS, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COOPERATE WITH AND DIRECTION ON THE USE OF OTHER COMPANIES AND THE (DO) FINANCE, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SECURITY OTHER BUSINESS WITH PARTICULAR (BUT THIS IS NOT - LIMITED) OF THAT WHICH THE COMPANY IS IN A GROUP RELATED, AND TO SUCH A WAY THAT THE COMPANY IS NOT AS CREDIT IN THE MEANING OF THE SUPERVISORY a national banking MAY BE CONSIDERED.
3. WITHIN ITS PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE THE COMPANY all that WHAT THAT PURPOSE IN THE
Broadest sense RELATED, BOTH FOR THEIR OWN ACCOUNT AS OF THIRD PARTIES.
4. AI THE ABOVE MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE LAWS. )
 

   
Only valid if accordingly signed by the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Aruba - J.E. Irausquin Blvd.10, Oranjestad, Aruba. 

 ::MonkeyLaugh:: ::MonkeyLaugh::  Maybe if I read both threads before I post in one of 'em!!

 ::MonkeyHaHa::

It's o.k. jen, maybe I should have carried the info from this thread over to the other one to post with today's info.  Sorry about that!

 ::MonkeyCool::

With some current mentioning of Marlene Purcell on the NCD, I read where it was stated she is the Manager of Salamander Holdings at Linkedin -Retail business.

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/marlene-purcell/12/a33/820

http://www.arubachamber.com/registry/registry_result.afp?KeyValue=25247

Articles:

http://batibleki.visitaruba.com/2009/01/06/th-palm-company-thinks-globally-acts-locally/

http://batibleki.visitaruba.com/2008/06/17/malagayang-araw-ng-kalayaan/

http://www.ifaruba.com/pdf/newsletters/2008/03_2008_newsletter.pdf

snip:

Thanks to IFA members Jodi Tobman and Marlene Purcell for following up with this information.

http://news.visitaruba.com/news/do/dispatch/view/id/699/manageArticle.html

 :study:

 ::MonkeyCool::

I wonder if this is the same Jodi Tobman

 TOBMAN, JODI L (Age 49)

Associated names:

 TOBMAN, J   35 Decota Dr, RANDOLPH, MA 02368
485 PO Box, QUINCY, MA 02269
 Appaloosa Lanet Appaloosa Lanet #1, QUINCY, MA 02269
82 Fairview Pl #5, SEA CLIFF, NY 11579
485 Po, QUINCY, MA 02269
74 Prospect Ave, SEA CLIFF, NY 11579
3660 Lake St, CHICAGO, IL 60624   06/06/1960
Possible Relatives:

TOBMAN, ELKA H (Age 72)
TOBMAN, FREDERICK M (Age 73)
TOBMAN, ALLAN (Age 47)
TOBMAN, FRED M (Age 73) 

9/5/2009

http://www.coolaruba.com/component/option,com_gallery2/Itemid,28/?g2_itemId=1092819


Coolaruba/Gallery / RBNTRP Presents Vato Gonzalez & MC Tjen @ Havana 5Sept / Vato Gonzalez the Creator of Dirty House (272).JPG


(http://www.coolaruba.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1092821&g2_serialNumber=3&g2_GALLERYSID=4c43e675b2b83414755bc07b93b079fe)

9/5/2009

http://www.coolaruba.com/component/option,com_gallery2/Itemid,28/?g2_itemId=1092801


Coolaruba/Gallery / RBNTRP Presents Vato Gonzalez & MC Tjen @ Havana 5Sept / Vato Gonzalez the Creator of Dirty House (267).JPG

(http://www.coolaruba.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1092803&g2_serialNumber=3&g2_GALLERYSID=4c43e675b2b83414755bc07b93b079fe)

9/5/2009

http://www.coolaruba.com/component/option,com_gallery2/Itemid,28/?g2_itemId=1090809


Coolaruba/Gallery / MMA Vendetta "A Night of Vengeance" @ RCC 5Sept / Round1 (156).JPG


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9/14/2009 Awe Mainta Page 31

http://awemainta.com/home/


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Papiamentu translation:

meeting of compania cu ice cream sundaes

salamander holdings owing to as his meeting bi-anual of compania the month here, compartiendo delicioso ice-cream sundaes acompaña cu informacion relevante of business. the bar of traha-bo-mesun icecream sundae owing to wordo crea for inspira the creacion of the maximo extravaganzanan of sundae. asociadonan of the compania owing to resulta of is diseñadornan experto of pasaboca hour cu they owing to cuminsa crea they work perfect culinario, poniendo cherry cu whipped cream on the ijs cream, y have trip even bao of dje. the upside down ice-cream sundae was extremely popular, recordando asociadonan of the berdad so important cu hour do you look at cosnan for of one various angulo, much trip could you resolve much reto y succeed the efecto desea, as in the instancia here, one delicioso sundae, door of think pafo of the cone!

propietario of the compania jodi tobman, gerente of throw carina molina y the compania his gerente of operacion owing to show they respet for her queen of the day, rouseanne de weever, that owing to wordo eleva for her status regal thanks at his prestacion estelar in the ultimo lunanan here. tobman owing to part premionan of coin at miembronan balora of the family of salamander holdings, celebrando aniversarionan of 5 y 10 year cu the compania, among they, nilo arcilla, supervisor of t.h. palm & company celebrando 5 aña; rowena banal, supervisor of coconut trading co. at marriott ocean club celebrando 5 aña; y judella voice, asociado of throw at t.h. palm & company celebrando 10 year of servicio y creatividad excelente!

all asociado owing to celebra they aniversario preparando for cake, cual owing to follow after of the ice-cream sundae for so give one conclusion sweet at the meeting.

Westin Resort, Aruba Names Richard Roy GM
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
 
The Westin Resort, Aruba is pleased to announce the promotion of Richard Roy to general manager. Roy, a seasoned hospitality executive with a background spanning over 25 years, served as hotel manager for the resort since 2007, and as acting general manager for the past nine months. Now, in his new official role, Roy will oversee daily operations, from sales and marketing performance to guest services and more.

“Richard played an integral role in transitioning the resort to the Westin flag as hotel manager,” said Graeme Davis, Vice President Operations, Southern and Caribbean region. “He has made tremendous contributions to the recent renovations and new programs that have elevated the resort’s experience over the past two years, and we look forward to his continued successes as our new GM.”

Before joining the 481-room Westin Resort, Aruba, Roy served as hotel manager at The Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas, and director of operations at The Westin Buckhead Atlanta. Roy began his nearly 10-year career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts as director of operations and director of food and beverage at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Also in Nashville, Roy held positions with Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and spent over fifteen years with Gaylord Entertainment.

Roy, a member of the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association (AHATA), is a Certified Food and Beverage Executive (CFBE) and a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America.

For resort reservations or further information, call (877) 782-0149 or visit www.westinaruba.com.

Located on seven and a half acres amidst the white sands of Palm Beach and encased by lush gardens and swaying palm trees, The Westin Resort, Aruba is a newly refurbished resort featuring 481 luxurious guest rooms and suites, eight restaurants and lounges, the world-class Casablanca Casino, a variety of activities, spa and nearby golf. The resort offers more than 20,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor function space. The resort is located just seven miles from Queen Beatrix International Airport and five miles from downtown Oranjestad.

http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleid=14928

http://www.24ora.com/content/view/12526/5/

Papiamentu translation:

philip merryweather is open his cas once more in the weekend of day of beast

thursday, 01 october 2009 - 10:03

saturday 3 y diadomingo 4 of oktober proximo, philip merryweather is open the portanan of his cas for ricibi people of aruba provided that conexion cu day of beast!! click read more for more info...

for some time end philip is habriendo the portanan of his cas for ricibi gruponan of school y children for come admira his bestianan. do not casualidad cu this will take lugar proximo weekend for day of beast one vez more.

among the colexion big of animal cu the publico can admira is the next bestianan: colebra, great curassow, crane bird, ocelot tiger, bengal cat, dwarf goat, emu (type or ostrich),green wing macaw, blue and gold macaw, yellow crowned amazon, ring neck parakeet, cockatoo, cockatoo moluccan, white-eyed conure, tucan, zebra's, cow and bull, mule, pigs, pony, miniature horse, miniature donkey, cayman, goose, duck, turtles and tortoises, wara-wara, spitting alpacas, capuchin monkey. mane you can read one colexion extenso.

come cu you family y specialmente cu you yiunan. happen one day ameno in one ambiente various gozando of the bestianan, one cushina y bar good surti y one prijs of entrance modera cu is destina completamente for her mantencion y cuido of the bestianan. among the atraccionnan will have : pony rides, carriage rides, dino jump, pintamento of cara, oportunidad for give of come at various of the animalnan y mucho more. come uno come all day 3 & 4 of oktober!!

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More pics at link above..

http://www.24ora.com/content/view/12943/5/

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Papiamentu translation:

westin resort, aruba owing to named after richard roy because;

gerente general sunday, 18 october 2009 - 13:24

westin resort, aruba is contento of can anuncia the promocion of richard roy for her posicion of gerente general. roy, one ehecutivo of hospitalidad experiencia cu one trayecto cu is more cu 25 year largo, owing to serve because; gerente of hotel for her resort by 2007, y because; gerente general activo for her ultimo nine lunanan. awo, in his rol oficial new, roy will supervisa the operacionnan daily paper, for of the prestacion of throw y mercadeo for servicionan of huespet y much more. click read more for more informacion...... "richard owing to play one rol integral in the transicion of the resort for her flag of westin because; gerente of hotel," was the words of graeme davis, vice chairman of operacionnan in the region of south y caribe. "el owing to haci tremendo contribucionnan at the renobacionnan cu did take luga recientemente y at programanan new cu owing to eleva the experiencia of the resort in the ultimo two añanan here, y we can see fast on his exitonan continuo because; we gerente general new." first cu past owing to cuminsa work at westin resort, aruba, cu his 481 cambernan, roy owing to serve because; one gerente of hotel for the westin la cantera resort at san antonio, texas, y was director of operacionnan for the westin buckhead atlanta. roy owing to cuminsa his carera of casi 10 year cu starwood hotels & resorts because; director of operacionnan y director of food and beverage at the sheraton music city hotel at nashville, tennessee. also at nashville, roy owing to ocupa posicionnan cu ruth’s chris steak house, y owing to happen more cu diezcinco year cu gaylord entertainment. roy, one acolyte of the aruba hotel and tourism association (ahata), is one so calling "certified food and beverage executive" (cfbe) y one graduado of the culinary institute or america. for reservacionnan at the resort or more informacion, calling 5864466 or visit www.westinaruba.com. situa on seven acre y mey among the santonan blanco of palm beach y rondona for hardinnan deluxe y palmanan high, the westin resort, aruba is one resort recientemente renoba cu is count ; cu 481 camber of huespet y suite deluxe, eight restaurant y lounge, the casablanca casino of clase mundial, one variedad of actividad, spa y golf in sercania. the resort is ofrece more of 20,000 leg cuadra of espacio flexibel inside y pafo specialmente for funcionnan. the resort is situa only seven mile for of queen beatrix international airport y cinco mile for of the centro of oranjestad.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/23/AR2009102301937.html

Coming & Going: Aruba, passenger rights, cruise pollution

Sunday, October 25, 2009


Coming & Going: The Caribbean, an airline poll and more
Aruba-bound?


This Caribbean island really wants you to visit. And it's spending a lot of money to entice you -- nearly $500 million, in fact. That's what the island has committed to building several developments, including hotels and recreational centers, by 2012. Some have already opened, including the Cunucu Arubiano, the island's first luxury eco-resort, and the Archaeological Museum of Aruba. Also new to the island are Mr. Jazz, a Cuban jazz club; the Tradewinds Club, a hotel within a hotel at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino; and Morgan's Island, a water park.

Several new resorts, restaurants and attractions will soon follow. Travelers will also have more ways to get to the island as AirTran Airways adds service from Atlanta and Orlando.

The Aruba Tourism Authority is billing the island as a budget-friendly, easy-to-get-to alternative to other Caribbean islands. Want to know more? Go to http://www.aruba.com.

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Ah yes - look over here at the right hand, presenting you the tourist with all the visuals of bright shiny new attractions.

Pay no mind to the left hand sweeping all the crime and lack of an enforceable judiciary under the rug.

Pay no mind to the fact that an American tourist was kidnapped, raped and murdered on this island.

Pay no mind that her family re-lives this nightmare every single day of their lives since their daughter has been lost to them.

Pay no mind that if a crime befalls you while visiting the island, nothing will be done about it.

Aruba's enticing slogan?

"Aruba - The Only Thing Missing is YOU"

I think they nailed that one!

Here's hoping the new government will do the right thing!!

I was looking at the following this morning and, Jen, your post made me bring it here. 

http://www.visitaruba.com/about-aruba/aruba-news/missing-persons/


Missing persons
Jose Manuel Vicenzo Tromp Natalee Ann Holloway Gary Makings Family Labouovic Willard 'Bud' Larson Amy Lynn Bradley * Richard Henriquez*

This page provides information regarding missing persons from Aruba or about people who went missing while on vacation in Aruba or the Caribbean. Should you have any information regarding these persons please use the email contact addresses shown for each person. If you have information that you would like to appear on this page about a missing person who disappeared in Aruba or the Caribbean, please contact us.

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More info at link.

Can't believe I forgot about that goof! sorrrry!   :oops:

http://issuu.com/themorningnews/docs/october_13__2011

October 13, 2011 The Morning News

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