We press past rumors to talk about real fixes for Aruba: clean data for schools, better teacher pay structures, smart sports funding, and preparing youth for life and study abroad. Helene Cruz joins us to map what it takes to turn plans into vi...

We challenge easy slogans and walk through a practical plan to lower costs, revive San Nicolas, and grow beyond refinery nostalgia. Transparent procurement, fair competition, startup incentives, and a realistic fiscal deal set the stage for agr...

We trade scare tactics for straight talk on addiction, youth, and community care, and press for solutions that match how people actually live. Minister Wyatt Ras shares insights on prevention, mental health, and how policy can enable real help....

We sit down with Aruba’s young minister for tourism and transport to map a smarter path forward. We talk diversification, service standards, wages, airport upgrades, and how to keep locals winning as the island attracts new markets and niche ev...

We press Otmar on accusations, courts, and the cost of politicized prosecution while mapping concrete fixes for housing and tourism. The conversation stays blunt: tax short stays at the source, reform BBO’s drag, and put principle ahead of part...

Nos describí con nos por bira gran promesa na mihóra di tur dia via gobernashon digital, yudansa dirigí, y vivienda cu hende por realmente paga. Un charla habri pa tocante autonomia, supervishon, i pa kiko continuidat ta mas importante cu titul...

What happens when Aruba’s biggest strength—tourism—starts creating some of its biggest problems? In this episode, we talk with a returning guest who understands policy from the inside. We break down how leadership changes hit real budgets, why ...

We unpack who really controls Aruba’s budget, why interest rates and ratings matter, and how external approvals shape local priorities. We press for clear, public-facing transparency while debating body cams, mental health funding, and whether ...

We press the Minister of Justice on trust, the secretive LNG contract, and what it takes to rebuild safety, capacity, and fairness in Aruba. He lays out plans for addiction care, a new prison, body cams, DIMAS permits, and an energy reset while...

We explore how Curaçao turns sustainability into daily habits and shared wins with a recycled pirate, a filmmaker, and a network of partners. Stories, tools, and honest voices show why progress beats perfection and how small actions become big ...

We break down the heart of Curaçao’s culture through Carnival and Seú—one built for spectacle and performance, the other grounded in gratitude and memory. Jesmelys Zink Angelista and Kimberly Gario share how legacy, reuse, and youth programs ke...

We explore how sea turtles and coral reefs shape life above and below the water, and why human choices are pushing both to the brink. Our guests explain practical fixes—awareness, responsible tourism, coral nurseries, darker night beaches—and i...

What if your menu started with the harvest instead of a shopping list? We sit down with Femy of Hofi Kascora to explore how a small Curaçao farm powers a weekend restaurant, a micro-market, and a community that loves seasonal food. From carrot-...

We sit with Deborah from Limpy Recycling to unpack how a toaster oven experiment grew into a local circular-economy shop that turns Curaçao’s plastic waste into souvenirs, furniture parts, and school sports gear. We dig into safe materials, cus...

We bring on Kurt, the “people’s mayor” of Otrobanda, to unpack how Kaya Kaya uses art, music, and street design to fund the neighborhood while protecting its soul. Tourists are guests, locals are the authors, and authenticity is the business mo...

It starts with laughter—but this conversation cuts deep. Ori pulls back the curtain on a life shaped by ego, pressure, and the pain we rarely name—then rebuilt through faith, fatherhood, and island stillness in Bonaire. No filters, no fronting....

Ely Angel, Tourism Director of Bonaire, shares her remarkable journey from working in tourism at age 12 to leading the island's tourism strategy, while navigating personal growth, cultural identity, and finding balance between development and p...

Ruby Pouchet shares her journey from a shy, constantly-moving child to becoming Miss Bonaire and representing her island at Miss Universe after a 25-year absence. Through honest conversation, she reveals the grueling behind-the-scenes reality o...

What happens when passion meets purpose? Semii Marten—radio host, singer, dancer, and teacher from Bonaire—brings electric energy to our studio while revealing the surprising truth that she's actually a homebody at heart.From hosting im...

Luis Moca shares his journey as a guardian of Bonaire's traditional music while exploring ways to introduce these sounds to new generations through cultural fusion. He discusses the deep connections between his personal history, family roots in...

Meet Diva Reina, a force of nature whose energy will leave you breathless and inspired. This vibrant 54-year-old entrepreneur from Bonaire doesn't just enter a room—she transforms it with her infectious enthusiasm and raw authenticity.O...

Franklin Domenico shares his passionate mission to preserve Bonaire's cultural heritage, history, and natural environment amid increasing tourism development and globalization pressures. His work spans decades of interviewing locals, collecting...

Dwight Leoneta, one of the ABC Islands' most influential musicians, shares his journey from drawing pianos on paper as a child to becoming a hitmaker with 25 years in the music industry.• Early beginnings in Bonaire where he discovered ...

We discover the hidden gem of the ABC Islands that offers genuine tranquility and a chance to disconnect while deepening connections with nature, culture, and self.• Staying at Windsock's three-bedroom villa with private pool and except...

We sit down with Kwesi Charles, Managing Director of Facilito Cash Blue Star Capital, who describes himself as "one of the coolest people in finance" while sharing his journey from Trinidad to Aruba and his vision for making financial services ...