Strategic Communications Task Force preparing for possible meeting with Beth Twitty
DIARIO Aruba
11/03/2005
ORANJESTAD(AAN): Given that Natalee Holloway’s mother, Beth Twitty, is in Aruba and given that on different American TV programs she has asked people who have the intention of coming to Aruba, to not do so for the moment, the Strategic Communications Task Force and some tourism agencies are preparing to meet with Mrs. Twitty, in order for Aruba to avoid coming off in a negative light internationally. Given this, the Task Force prepared, among other things, a list of questions they want to ask Mrs. Twitty.
Some of the questions on the list are: “where do you feel your case is?”, “How is your contact with police and the prosecution’s office?”, “What is the purpose of your visit?” and “What do we have to do for you to stop asking for a boycott against Aruba?” The Task Force and other agencies are deliberating also what they can do, in case that Mrs. Twitty decides to attend the ATCA conference, which is the most important international conference for our tourism industry.
[translated by Getagrip]
11.03.2005
While politicians are fighting for positions
Beth Twitty is active in Aruba, without any respect for local authorities
A.M. Digital
11/03/2005
Beth Twitty is back in Aruba and this time she brought a battalion of people of Paramount Pictures armed with video and audio equipment. Beth Twitty is back to continue with her negative campaign against Aruba. We understand that she is here to try to be present at the annual meeting of the Aruba Tourism Authority and the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association with the North American Tour Operators. In that meeting Twitty has the intention to address the North American Tour Operators and tell them why she thinks that they should not continue to sell Aruba as a tourist destination. AHATA and ATA executives do not think that she can be present at this meeting just like that. Fact is that Beth Twitty is here to try to cause more damage to the image of Aruba and its authorities.
Does Beth Twitty think that she can come here whenever she feels like, harass us on our own territory, and expect that nobody does anything?
Our phones have been red hot since her arrival in Aruba. We have information that there is a group of people that will not hesitate to go into a direct confrontation with Beth Twitty of she tries anything of that sort again.
On the other hand the general question is why the Government is not doing anything about this person. The police already stated that they will watch Twitty very closely and the slightest violation of our laws will land her in jail if necessary.
[English language original text]
Beth Twitty is active in Aruba, without any respect for local authorities
A.M. Digital
11/03/2005
Beth Twitty is back in Aruba and this time she brought a battalion of people of Paramount Pictures armed with video and audio equipment. Beth Twitty is back to continue with her negative campaign against Aruba. We understand that she is here to try to be present at the annual meeting of the Aruba Tourism Authority and the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association with the North American Tour Operators. In that meeting Twitty has the intention to address the North American Tour Operators and tell them why she thinks that they should not continue to sell Aruba as a tourist destination. AHATA and ATA executives do not think that she can be present at this meeting just like that. Fact is that Beth Twitty is here to try to cause more damage to the image of Aruba and its authorities.
Does Beth Twitty think that she can come here whenever she feels like, harass us on our own territory, and expect that nobody does anything?
Our phones have been red hot since her arrival in Aruba. We have information that there is a group of people that will not hesitate to go into a direct confrontation with Beth Twitty of she tries anything of that sort again.
On the other hand the general question is why the Government is not doing anything about this person. The police already stated that they will watch Twitty very closely and the slightest violation of our laws will land her in jail if necessary.
[English language original text]
Nel Oduber announces resignation from politics
A.M. Digital
11/03/2005
After being sworn in as Parliament Member, Prime Minister Oduber said that this is the last time. In the same breath the MEP leader said that he will make no more political candidates’ lists, and will no longer form a Government after today.
MEP will have to prepare its people to continue with the party. According to Nelson Oduber this is the 7th time that he is elected in the Aruba Parliament with preferential votes although not always he remained in Parliament. Counting the years that Aruba formed part of the Netherlands Antilles this is the 13th time that he is elected into Parliament with preferential votes, but this is definitely the last time. Therefore his only interest is to serve the general interest because he does not have to campaign for votes; he is not looking for fame; and is not seeking personal enrichment.
In our opinion, this was a Nelson Oduber speaking who is very disappointed in his people. He said that he was willing to resign as party leader in February/March but nobody wanted to assume that responsibility.
On request of the party he agreed to lead the party for the last time at the recent election. Now he will assume the responsibility as Prime Minister once more, but after this Government’s tenure he will do what he always wanted to do.
He wishes to create an Aruba where young adults are given the opportunity to enter Parliament, as well as Government. That is a goal that he has not yet fulfilled, according to Oduber.
[English language original text]
A.M. Digital
11/03/2005
After being sworn in as Parliament Member, Prime Minister Oduber said that this is the last time. In the same breath the MEP leader said that he will make no more political candidates’ lists, and will no longer form a Government after today.
MEP will have to prepare its people to continue with the party. According to Nelson Oduber this is the 7th time that he is elected in the Aruba Parliament with preferential votes although not always he remained in Parliament. Counting the years that Aruba formed part of the Netherlands Antilles this is the 13th time that he is elected into Parliament with preferential votes, but this is definitely the last time. Therefore his only interest is to serve the general interest because he does not have to campaign for votes; he is not looking for fame; and is not seeking personal enrichment.
In our opinion, this was a Nelson Oduber speaking who is very disappointed in his people. He said that he was willing to resign as party leader in February/March but nobody wanted to assume that responsibility.
On request of the party he agreed to lead the party for the last time at the recent election. Now he will assume the responsibility as Prime Minister once more, but after this Government’s tenure he will do what he always wanted to do.
He wishes to create an Aruba where young adults are given the opportunity to enter Parliament, as well as Government. That is a goal that he has not yet fulfilled, according to Oduber.
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At the Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino
AHATA’S Strategic Task Force meets Beth Twitty and entourage
A.M. Digital
11/03/2005
Jeff Lesker Carlson Hospitality VP and General Manager Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino hosted a special meeting Wednesday afternoon between representatives of the government, the Aruba Tourism Authority, the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association and the Aruba Trade and Industry Association, and Beth Twitty, the mother of disappearing teen Natalee Holloway. The meeting took place at the resort’s lower lobby conference room and lasted for over one hour and a half.
Also present at the meeting Aruba’s Minister of Tourism, Edison Briesen, Aruba’s Minister of Justice Rudy Croes, the Director of the Aruba Tourism Authority Myrna Janssen, AHATA’s CEO Jorge Pesquera and Twitty’s attorney Heleen Lejuez.
In a short statement give to the press after the closed-door meeting Myrna Jansen reported the encounter was candid and open and both sides pledged support of each other with the common goal of finding a fast resolution for the sad case.
Beth Twitty was accompanied by friend Carol and brother Paul Reynolds. According to Lesker the meeting covered a variety of topics. While the parties agreed on many points and found common grounds often, on some points they agreed to disagree.
Lesker also reported that there will be no call for economic sanctions, and that calm and cooperation will continue to be the right approach. The Strategic Task Force did however ask Beth Twitty to empathize with Aruba and the Aruban people who are being victimized, and in this context to discontinue the broadcast of untrue and unfounded allegations, along with any call for boycott. The Strategic Task Force found Beth Twitty and her entourage, eager for resolution and receptive, he added.
[English language original text]
AHATA’S Strategic Task Force meets Beth Twitty and entourage
A.M. Digital
11/03/2005
Jeff Lesker Carlson Hospitality VP and General Manager Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino hosted a special meeting Wednesday afternoon between representatives of the government, the Aruba Tourism Authority, the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association and the Aruba Trade and Industry Association, and Beth Twitty, the mother of disappearing teen Natalee Holloway. The meeting took place at the resort’s lower lobby conference room and lasted for over one hour and a half.
Also present at the meeting Aruba’s Minister of Tourism, Edison Briesen, Aruba’s Minister of Justice Rudy Croes, the Director of the Aruba Tourism Authority Myrna Janssen, AHATA’s CEO Jorge Pesquera and Twitty’s attorney Heleen Lejuez.
In a short statement give to the press after the closed-door meeting Myrna Jansen reported the encounter was candid and open and both sides pledged support of each other with the common goal of finding a fast resolution for the sad case.
Beth Twitty was accompanied by friend Carol and brother Paul Reynolds. According to Lesker the meeting covered a variety of topics. While the parties agreed on many points and found common grounds often, on some points they agreed to disagree.
Lesker also reported that there will be no call for economic sanctions, and that calm and cooperation will continue to be the right approach. The Strategic Task Force did however ask Beth Twitty to empathize with Aruba and the Aruban people who are being victimized, and in this context to discontinue the broadcast of untrue and unfounded allegations, along with any call for boycott. The Strategic Task Force found Beth Twitty and her entourage, eager for resolution and receptive, he added.
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Nel Oduber admits he’s under pressure
If MEP cannot make sacrifices, don’t ask the people to do so
A.M. Digital
11/03/2005
Over the week-end the talk of the town was the Government formation. Many are aware that Nel Oduber has 11 keys to the formation in his own party, and that he has to take into account each one of the 11 Parliament members who are exercising a lot of pressure on his Government formation.
Although it was the very party that gave Nelson Oduber the “carte blanche” to form the Government, that same party is now presenting him with a “red card” to abandon the playing field.
Oduber admitted last Friday that he intended to form a Government with 7 Ministers, and now it’s 8 anyway. Why the change? Oduber said that there are 11 Parliament Members and if they cannot approve the change”: 11-1=0.
Oduber does not feel that this is pressure. He says that each member is defending its own interests, they have a pool of voters backing them up and now they feel that they have the right to continue with the job that they started being a Minister.
After the elections Oduber declared that the Minister’s positions do not belong to a person but to the party. Today the 11 elected MEP members prove that the contrary is true. The MEP party leader’s defense is saying that MEP is democratic party where everybody has voice. He is not an “I’m the boss here” leader but respects everybody’s opinion.
According to Oduber maybe his proposition was too revolutionary and there are people in Aruba that are not sufficiently mature to accept far reaching changes. With this the very Prime Minister is admitting that those that are fighting for a position are giving their own benefit priority over the benefit of the people. Oduber expressed that he is there to serve the interests of the people, and that this is the last time.
The general opinion in the community is that if MEP and its leaders are not prepared to make sacrifices to solve the financial situation of the country, they should not ask the people to do so. If this Government comes with financial measures then the community does not have any reason to accept that. Some labor unions already called the Government formation a circus.
[English language original text]
If MEP cannot make sacrifices, don’t ask the people to do so
A.M. Digital
11/03/2005
Over the week-end the talk of the town was the Government formation. Many are aware that Nel Oduber has 11 keys to the formation in his own party, and that he has to take into account each one of the 11 Parliament members who are exercising a lot of pressure on his Government formation.
Although it was the very party that gave Nelson Oduber the “carte blanche” to form the Government, that same party is now presenting him with a “red card” to abandon the playing field.
Oduber admitted last Friday that he intended to form a Government with 7 Ministers, and now it’s 8 anyway. Why the change? Oduber said that there are 11 Parliament Members and if they cannot approve the change”: 11-1=0.
Oduber does not feel that this is pressure. He says that each member is defending its own interests, they have a pool of voters backing them up and now they feel that they have the right to continue with the job that they started being a Minister.
After the elections Oduber declared that the Minister’s positions do not belong to a person but to the party. Today the 11 elected MEP members prove that the contrary is true. The MEP party leader’s defense is saying that MEP is democratic party where everybody has voice. He is not an “I’m the boss here” leader but respects everybody’s opinion.
According to Oduber maybe his proposition was too revolutionary and there are people in Aruba that are not sufficiently mature to accept far reaching changes. With this the very Prime Minister is admitting that those that are fighting for a position are giving their own benefit priority over the benefit of the people. Oduber expressed that he is there to serve the interests of the people, and that this is the last time.
The general opinion in the community is that if MEP and its leaders are not prepared to make sacrifices to solve the financial situation of the country, they should not ask the people to do so. If this Government comes with financial measures then the community does not have any reason to accept that. Some labor unions already called the Government formation a circus.
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“Never did I use the word ‘boycott’”, says Beth Twitty
DIARIO Aruba
11/03/2005
ORANJESTAD(AAN): After DIARIO conversing with Beth Twitty’s lawyer, Mrs. Helen Lejuez, DIARIO also conversed with Mrs. Twitty and asked her about the objective of her visit to Aruba.
She said that her visit is nothing strange, given that she was 4 months in Aruba and wants to maintain communication ties with Commissioner Dompig and lead prosecutor Karen Janssen and the best way to do this is face to face.
Twitty also said that this is why she flew to Aruba. According to Twitty she found that Dompig started out strong saying that he is focused on the suspects, indicating that they are the ones involved in the disappearance of Natalee.
He said about the confession recorded on tape, where according to him, Deepak said that they raped Natalee also is big proof in this case. Now, two weeks later, she feels that things are falling off course.
Beth Twitty tells DIARIO that it is very regrettable that he has said that the family has collected millions of dollars from people who sympathize with them.
She said that this is not true and that that false information was given to Commissioner Dompig and she regrets this, because she doesn’t want to put a negative light on the people of Aruba.
Beth Twitty said that the family collected $110,000 at the end of August, in a ‘silent auction’ and another sum of money collected by students and people from the community who sold lemonade and ice cream.
She says that if people were to account for the sums, they would realize that Dompig is absolutely wrong to make any accusation against them. There were also some other donations, but in no moment did the total arrive anywhere near a million dollars.
DIARIO told Twitty that the intention on the part of Aruba is to break the silence from Natalee’s classmates, as well as getting more information from the chaperones.
Beth explained that she also wants them to converse with these people, but this has to happen through the proper channels, so Dompig has to go through the FBI and not do this any other way.
Twitty said that she wants for this to be done correctly, where they have to speak with the indicated students.
She says that she understands if Dompig says that there are more questions about the student declarations, but on the other side the FBI has to interrogate Joran van der Sloot, because there are big holes in his declarations, where for example, after Joran declared that he thinks Deepak killed and buried Natalee Holloway, there were no follow-up questions.
DIARIO asked Mrs. Twitty also about the fact that Dompig said that the father of Natalee, Dave Holloway, and for example Equusearch who is helping to look for their daughter, do not have access to the collected monies.
Once more, Beth explains that this is not true, where she says that they just paid more than $20,000 so the group could come to Aruba.
She also said that she was hoping for the police corps or Karen Janssen to call the FBI, to get access to additional sophisticated equipment to help with the search.
Mrs. Twitty said that she came with a written declaration with the intention to give Mr. Dompig, so that they don’t have any erroneous declarations from her.
DIARIO asked Mrs. Twitty about the fact she said certain things against our island on American TV programs. According to Mrs. Twitty, at no time did she use the word ‘boycott’ and she doesn’t have the power to do this.
According to Twitty this is something that only a government can do. DIARIO asked Beth about the fact that she said not to come to Aruba. Beth Twitty explains that she only asked of those who support her, to not travel to Aruba, but only for the period until Natalee is found.
She said that what she said was not against the citizens of Aruba, because they always helped and supported her. Accoriding to Twitty what is disappointing is what now Commissioner Dompig’s manner in which he says negative things about her, which are not consistent with the truth.
Twitty said that she realizes that perhaps Natalee’s body will never be found, because she doesn’t know what the youngsters did with her body after they were finished with her.
She said that she doesn’t believe that they will stop trying to find what happened and she is sure that in the same token, Dompig also knows that Deepak, Satish and Joran are the only ones responsible of causing harm to the country of Aruba and not Natalee Holloway nor the people of Aruba.
[translated by Getagrip]
DIARIO Aruba
11/03/2005
ORANJESTAD(AAN): After DIARIO conversing with Beth Twitty’s lawyer, Mrs. Helen Lejuez, DIARIO also conversed with Mrs. Twitty and asked her about the objective of her visit to Aruba.
She said that her visit is nothing strange, given that she was 4 months in Aruba and wants to maintain communication ties with Commissioner Dompig and lead prosecutor Karen Janssen and the best way to do this is face to face.
Twitty also said that this is why she flew to Aruba. According to Twitty she found that Dompig started out strong saying that he is focused on the suspects, indicating that they are the ones involved in the disappearance of Natalee.
He said about the confession recorded on tape, where according to him, Deepak said that they raped Natalee also is big proof in this case. Now, two weeks later, she feels that things are falling off course.
Beth Twitty tells DIARIO that it is very regrettable that he has said that the family has collected millions of dollars from people who sympathize with them.
She said that this is not true and that that false information was given to Commissioner Dompig and she regrets this, because she doesn’t want to put a negative light on the people of Aruba.
Beth Twitty said that the family collected $110,000 at the end of August, in a ‘silent auction’ and another sum of money collected by students and people from the community who sold lemonade and ice cream.
She says that if people were to account for the sums, they would realize that Dompig is absolutely wrong to make any accusation against them. There were also some other donations, but in no moment did the total arrive anywhere near a million dollars.
DIARIO told Twitty that the intention on the part of Aruba is to break the silence from Natalee’s classmates, as well as getting more information from the chaperones.
Beth explained that she also wants them to converse with these people, but this has to happen through the proper channels, so Dompig has to go through the FBI and not do this any other way.
Twitty said that she wants for this to be done correctly, where they have to speak with the indicated students.
She says that she understands if Dompig says that there are more questions about the student declarations, but on the other side the FBI has to interrogate Joran van der Sloot, because there are big holes in his declarations, where for example, after Joran declared that he thinks Deepak killed and buried Natalee Holloway, there were no follow-up questions.
DIARIO asked Mrs. Twitty also about the fact that Dompig said that the father of Natalee, Dave Holloway, and for example Equusearch who is helping to look for their daughter, do not have access to the collected monies.
Once more, Beth explains that this is not true, where she says that they just paid more than $20,000 so the group could come to Aruba.
She also said that she was hoping for the police corps or Karen Janssen to call the FBI, to get access to additional sophisticated equipment to help with the search.
Mrs. Twitty said that she came with a written declaration with the intention to give Mr. Dompig, so that they don’t have any erroneous declarations from her.
DIARIO asked Mrs. Twitty about the fact she said certain things against our island on American TV programs. According to Mrs. Twitty, at no time did she use the word ‘boycott’ and she doesn’t have the power to do this.
According to Twitty this is something that only a government can do. DIARIO asked Beth about the fact that she said not to come to Aruba. Beth Twitty explains that she only asked of those who support her, to not travel to Aruba, but only for the period until Natalee is found.
She said that what she said was not against the citizens of Aruba, because they always helped and supported her. Accoriding to Twitty what is disappointing is what now Commissioner Dompig’s manner in which he says negative things about her, which are not consistent with the truth.
Twitty said that she realizes that perhaps Natalee’s body will never be found, because she doesn’t know what the youngsters did with her body after they were finished with her.
She said that she doesn’t believe that they will stop trying to find what happened and she is sure that in the same token, Dompig also knows that Deepak, Satish and Joran are the only ones responsible of causing harm to the country of Aruba and not Natalee Holloway nor the people of Aruba.
[translated by Getagrip]
Beth Twitty meets with Strategic Task Force
DIARIO Aruba
11/03/2005
Yesterday Mrs. Beth Twitty had a meeting with the Strategic Task Force at the Radisson Hotel.
She presented herself with her lawyer and companions and according to Mrs. Myrna Jansen of ATA, the meeting was sincere and open, while Mr. Jeff Lesker let it be known that a variety of topics were covered, also with the parties agreeing to disagree on certain points. Read more about this meeting in this edition.
http://www.diarioaruba.com/diahuebs/noticia/news3.html
[translated by Getagrip]
DIARIO Aruba
11/03/2005
Yesterday Mrs. Beth Twitty had a meeting with the Strategic Task Force at the Radisson Hotel.
She presented herself with her lawyer and companions and according to Mrs. Myrna Jansen of ATA, the meeting was sincere and open, while Mr. Jeff Lesker let it be known that a variety of topics were covered, also with the parties agreeing to disagree on certain points. Read more about this meeting in this edition.
http://www.diarioaruba.com/diahuebs/noticia/news3.html
[translated by Getagrip]
At the Radisson Aruba Resort & CasinoAHATA’S Strategic Task Force meets Beth Twitty and entourage
Solo di Pueblo
11/03/2005
Palm Beach. – Jeff Lesker Carlson Hospitality VP and General Manager Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino hosted a special meeting Wednesday afternoon between representatives of the government, the Aruba Tourism Authority, the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association and the Aruba Trade and Industry Association, and Beth Twitty, the mother of disappearing teen Natalee Holloway.
The meeting took place at the resort’s lower lobby conference room and lasted for over one hour and a half. Also present at the meeting Aruba’s Minister of Tourism, Edison Briesen, Aruba’s Minister of Justice Rudy Croes, the Director of the Aruba Tourism Authority Myrna Janssen, AHATA’s CEO Jorge Pesquera and Twitty’s attorney Heleen Lejuez.
In a short statement give to the press after the closed door meeting Myrna Jansen reported the encounter was candid and open and both sides pledged support of each other with the common goal of finding a fast resolution for the sad case.
Beth Twitty was accompanied by friend Carol and brother Paul Reynolds. According to Lesker the meeting covered a variety of topics. While the parties agreed on many points and found common grounds often, on some points they agreed to disagree. Lesker also reported that there will be no call for economic sanctions, and that calm and cooperation will continue to be the right approach.
The Strategic Task Force did however ask Beth Twitty to empathize with Aruba and the Aruban people who are being victimized, and in this context to discontinue the broadcast of untrue and unfounded allegations, along with any call for boycott. The Strategic Task Force found Beth Twitty and her entourage, eager for resolution and receptive, he added.
[English language original text]
Solo di Pueblo
11/03/2005
Palm Beach. – Jeff Lesker Carlson Hospitality VP and General Manager Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino hosted a special meeting Wednesday afternoon between representatives of the government, the Aruba Tourism Authority, the Aruba Hotel & Tourism Association and the Aruba Trade and Industry Association, and Beth Twitty, the mother of disappearing teen Natalee Holloway.
The meeting took place at the resort’s lower lobby conference room and lasted for over one hour and a half. Also present at the meeting Aruba’s Minister of Tourism, Edison Briesen, Aruba’s Minister of Justice Rudy Croes, the Director of the Aruba Tourism Authority Myrna Janssen, AHATA’s CEO Jorge Pesquera and Twitty’s attorney Heleen Lejuez.
In a short statement give to the press after the closed door meeting Myrna Jansen reported the encounter was candid and open and both sides pledged support of each other with the common goal of finding a fast resolution for the sad case.
Beth Twitty was accompanied by friend Carol and brother Paul Reynolds. According to Lesker the meeting covered a variety of topics. While the parties agreed on many points and found common grounds often, on some points they agreed to disagree. Lesker also reported that there will be no call for economic sanctions, and that calm and cooperation will continue to be the right approach.
The Strategic Task Force did however ask Beth Twitty to empathize with Aruba and the Aruban people who are being victimized, and in this context to discontinue the broadcast of untrue and unfounded allegations, along with any call for boycott. The Strategic Task Force found Beth Twitty and her entourage, eager for resolution and receptive, he added.
[English language original text]
Annual tourism conference
Amigoe
11/02/2005
ARUBA – The annual tourism conference (ATCA) is this week. Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) and Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association (Ahata) have organized this together. The most valuable partners in the travel world come together to work on keeping the product Aruba on the highest level.
This week, representatives of hotels, airline companies, and tour operators from especially the United States will get information on the latest news in the field of tourism. They will discuss statistics, new initiatives, products, and projects and they will assess the contributions of several partners. Myrna Jansen, manager of ATA considers the conference as a chance to thank the partners for their efforts and to continue build on continuity. Highlight of the conference will be the lecture of Peter Greenberg during the lunch of tomorrow. Greenberg is the travel editor of NBC’s Today Show. Even though the subject Natalee Holloway is not on the agenda, it can still be discussed upon request of the participants. Beth Twitty is back in Aruba accompanied by representatives of Paramount Pictures and NBC. Only invitees are admitted to the conference and Twitty is not one of them.
The tour operation will experience Aruba via a marketplace and a road rally. The conference will be concluded with the celebration of the 40th anniversary of Ahata.
[English language original text]
Amigoe
11/02/2005
ARUBA – The annual tourism conference (ATCA) is this week. Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) and Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association (Ahata) have organized this together. The most valuable partners in the travel world come together to work on keeping the product Aruba on the highest level.
This week, representatives of hotels, airline companies, and tour operators from especially the United States will get information on the latest news in the field of tourism. They will discuss statistics, new initiatives, products, and projects and they will assess the contributions of several partners. Myrna Jansen, manager of ATA considers the conference as a chance to thank the partners for their efforts and to continue build on continuity. Highlight of the conference will be the lecture of Peter Greenberg during the lunch of tomorrow. Greenberg is the travel editor of NBC’s Today Show. Even though the subject Natalee Holloway is not on the agenda, it can still be discussed upon request of the participants. Beth Twitty is back in Aruba accompanied by representatives of Paramount Pictures and NBC. Only invitees are admitted to the conference and Twitty is not one of them.
The tour operation will experience Aruba via a marketplace and a road rally. The conference will be concluded with the celebration of the 40th anniversary of Ahata.
[English language original text]
11.02.2005
Beth Twitty regrets that authorities did not make appointment to speak with her
People preparing for a demonstration!
DIARIO Aruba
11/2/2005
ORANJESTAD(AAN): Monday afternoon, mother of the disappeared American Natalee Holloway arrived in Aruba.
After her arrival she went at once to office of her lawyer Helen Lejuez to speak to each other.
DIARIO got in contact with Ms. Lejuez, to see if it would be possible to obtain an interview with Mrs. Twitty, however, the lawyer explained that now that Mrs. Twitty is here, she will speak to the press and perhaps today or tomorrow this will happen.
DIARIO went to the office, to get a photo of the American lady’s visit, which arose after she expressed on American television that she all those who have the intention of coming to Aruba, to reconsider, as long as the disappearance of her daughter is not solved.
After Mrs. Twitty finished at her lawyer’s office, DIARIO was able to briefly converse with Beth Twitty, and she said that now that she’s arrived in Aruba, she is very disappointed because she had the hope to converse with Commissioner Dompig and prosecutor Karen Janssen.
She explains that prosecutor Janssen apparently doesn’t have time today or Thursday.
She expressed that this is very frustrating and regrettable, given that she lived on the island for almost 4 months and it was very difficult to achieving communication with authorities regarding this case.
According to Twitty, now that it’s been about 5 weeks that she hasn’t been on the island she has heard all sorts of things that are worrisome, and she doesn’t understand that it is being said that she is not cooperating with authorities in Aruba.
She said that this is far from the truth and that now that she is here, her wish is to meet with then and they don’t have the decency to arrange something to meet with her.
[translated by Getagrip]
Beth Twitty arrives in Aruba today
On the same day of the start of ATCA
Bon Dia Aruba
11/1/2005
ORANJESTAD— According to all indications and her own admissions on a few programs in the US, Beth Twitty, mother of the disappeared youngster Natalee Holloway, arrived in Aruba today.
The Holloway mother, who sustains boycott calls against Aruba’s tourism industry, arrived on the same day as the annual tourism conference, ATCA, begins.
Members of the Strategic Commission do not have the key information, but believes that Aruba will give the mother of Natalee Holloway the necessary courtesy.
This is a difficult request, given the amount of negative publicity that this lady has and is giving to Aruba constantly. The Commission is aware of this also, but looks at the importance of showing the same American media that Arubans are courteous and decent people. “We will stay in contact with the police corps regarding this matter, since it is important for them to know her itinerary while in Aruba. We will extend all cooperation to arrive at a solution to the case” said Jorge Pesquera.
But the Commission is also aware that every trip Beth Twitty makes, she speaks on American television and creates a bad impression of Aruba, and because of this he will try to contact Twitty to speak about this matter.
About the question if Beth Twitty planned her trip to coincide with ATCA, where there will be a large quantity of American tour operators, neither Mr. Pesquera nor Ms. Myrna Jansen would comment. However, in any case, ATCA is reserve for official participants who are registered, therefore it would not be permitted that the lady enters into the conference room.
Members of the Strategic Commission also ensure that Beth Twitty is in Aruba at her expense, and that they have no intention of covering any of her expenses.
[translated by Getagrip]
On the same day of the start of ATCA
Bon Dia Aruba
11/1/2005
ORANJESTAD— According to all indications and her own admissions on a few programs in the US, Beth Twitty, mother of the disappeared youngster Natalee Holloway, arrived in Aruba today.
The Holloway mother, who sustains boycott calls against Aruba’s tourism industry, arrived on the same day as the annual tourism conference, ATCA, begins.
Members of the Strategic Commission do not have the key information, but believes that Aruba will give the mother of Natalee Holloway the necessary courtesy.
This is a difficult request, given the amount of negative publicity that this lady has and is giving to Aruba constantly. The Commission is aware of this also, but looks at the importance of showing the same American media that Arubans are courteous and decent people. “We will stay in contact with the police corps regarding this matter, since it is important for them to know her itinerary while in Aruba. We will extend all cooperation to arrive at a solution to the case” said Jorge Pesquera.
But the Commission is also aware that every trip Beth Twitty makes, she speaks on American television and creates a bad impression of Aruba, and because of this he will try to contact Twitty to speak about this matter.
About the question if Beth Twitty planned her trip to coincide with ATCA, where there will be a large quantity of American tour operators, neither Mr. Pesquera nor Ms. Myrna Jansen would comment. However, in any case, ATCA is reserve for official participants who are registered, therefore it would not be permitted that the lady enters into the conference room.
Members of the Strategic Commission also ensure that Beth Twitty is in Aruba at her expense, and that they have no intention of covering any of her expenses.
[translated by Getagrip]
10.31.2005
It is suspected that it could be a human bone
Bone previously found by a tourist has now gone to Holland
DIARIO Aruba
10/29/2005
ORANJESTAD (AAN): There has been a lot of cristicism about the fact that a tourist found something resembling a human bone on the beach a little to the North of the Fisherman’s Huts and that after handing it over to police...he heard nothing more of it. A few American TV channels questioned this day and night and no one in Aruba wanted to give a response.
There are now details relating to this issue. It is now known that the bone was found around the boat Baboo II in Malmok. Apparently a person discovered the bone and had indications that it could be human.
The discovered bone was handed over to High Commissioner Ronnie Bernadina in connection to the disappearance of the American student, Natalee Holloway.
It is known that for some months there has been an investigation about the location of the American girl. Related to this, there have been a few detention while all of these suspects have now been set free.
Searches on our island have been organized by foreigners and also locals. They have presented themselves with sophisticated machines to look in certain areas of the sea for any trace. However, so far no trace has been found.
Nevertheless, Natalee’s family continues to search because they want to find where their daughter is located.
The bone that was previously found, according to reports, was examined by local experts to verify if it could be part of a human being. According to reports, the bone could be a few months or years old, but experts will be able to determine this based on their investigation which is taking place in the institute located in Rijks Laboratorium in Holland.
[translated by Getagrip]
Bone previously found by a tourist has now gone to Holland
DIARIO Aruba
10/29/2005
ORANJESTAD (AAN): There has been a lot of cristicism about the fact that a tourist found something resembling a human bone on the beach a little to the North of the Fisherman’s Huts and that after handing it over to police...he heard nothing more of it. A few American TV channels questioned this day and night and no one in Aruba wanted to give a response.
There are now details relating to this issue. It is now known that the bone was found around the boat Baboo II in Malmok. Apparently a person discovered the bone and had indications that it could be human.
The discovered bone was handed over to High Commissioner Ronnie Bernadina in connection to the disappearance of the American student, Natalee Holloway.
It is known that for some months there has been an investigation about the location of the American girl. Related to this, there have been a few detention while all of these suspects have now been set free.
Searches on our island have been organized by foreigners and also locals. They have presented themselves with sophisticated machines to look in certain areas of the sea for any trace. However, so far no trace has been found.
Nevertheless, Natalee’s family continues to search because they want to find where their daughter is located.
The bone that was previously found, according to reports, was examined by local experts to verify if it could be part of a human being. According to reports, the bone could be a few months or years old, but experts will be able to determine this based on their investigation which is taking place in the institute located in Rijks Laboratorium in Holland.
[translated by Getagrip]
10.29.2005
MEP internally divided on minister positions
Amigoe
10/28/2005
ARUBA – Yesterday evening, the party in office MEP met on the distribution of minister positions in the new cabinet. The meeting was tumultuous and the persons present left without a decision. The meeting continued today, after the last Parliament meeting, before the new parliament takes office.
Actually, the MEP wanted to present the new ministers today, so that they do not have to be sworn in as Members of Parliament. They can then start working right away.
It appears to be difficult for Nelson Oduber to establish a new council of ministers. It seems that the current Justice-minister Rudy Croes and his colleague-minister Ramon Lee of Labour, Culture, and Sport do not get what they want. The two left the meeting prematurely. They didn’t want to comment on their premature departure.
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Amigoe
10/28/2005
ARUBA – Yesterday evening, the party in office MEP met on the distribution of minister positions in the new cabinet. The meeting was tumultuous and the persons present left without a decision. The meeting continued today, after the last Parliament meeting, before the new parliament takes office.
Actually, the MEP wanted to present the new ministers today, so that they do not have to be sworn in as Members of Parliament. They can then start working right away.
It appears to be difficult for Nelson Oduber to establish a new council of ministers. It seems that the current Justice-minister Rudy Croes and his colleague-minister Ramon Lee of Labour, Culture, and Sport do not get what they want. The two left the meeting prematurely. They didn’t want to comment on their premature departure.
[English language original text]
Party rejects Nelson Oduber’s proponed Cabinet
New parliament members sworn in yesterday
A.M. Digital
10/29/2005
After the party (MEP) gave exclusive authorization the Prime Minister Oduber to form a new Council of Ministers (Cabinet), Oduber had a tough time to convince his party colleagues but finally he presented his proposed Cabinet to the party council. His first decision was to reduce the number of Ministries in Aruba from 8 to 7, and he furthermore proposed a radical change in portfolios for each Minister.
• Oduber is to remain on the Prime Minister’s seat and assume the responsibility for General Affairs;
• The present Minister of Education is to assume the position of Minister Plenipotentiary in Holland;
• The new proposed Minister of Education is ing. Edwin Jacobs who was the leader of the MEP fraction in Parliament;
• Rudy Croes will have to relinquish the Ministry of Justice and assume responsibility for Tourism and Utilities;
• The new Minister of Justice is to be Candelario “Booshi” Wever who will also have the responsibility for Public Health and Environment;
• Minister Nilo Swaen will remain as Minister of Finance but relinquish Economic Affairs;
• Minister Marisol Lopez-Tromp is to remain with the portfolio of Infrastructure and relinquish Social Affairs to get Aruba Lotto instead;
• Minister Edison Briesen is to assume responsibility for the portfolios of Economic Affairs, Transport, and Social Affairs.
Related to above we understand that the party council rejected the Prime Minister’s proposal, meaning that a new Council of Ministers could not be sworn in to assume Government responsibility simultaneously with the new Parliament.
An attempt by Parliament President Marlon Werleman to convince the Governor to postpone the swearing in of new Parliament members to Monday failed, when Governor Refunjol insisted that new Parliament members must have been sworn in not later than yesterday at 5:00 p.m. The new Parliament will officially take seat tomorrow, October 30, as prescribed by law.
Since MEP did not make a decision on the structure of the new Council of Ministers, the first 11 candidates on the MEP list, which includes most of the present Ministers, were sworn in as Parliament members. This situation, where a Minister is also Member of Parliament, may last for a maximum of three months when those involved (or the party) will have to decide on their position.
While this happened the sitting Cabinet, as outgoing cabinet, may not take any new decisions but only handle current affairs. In the meantime MEP has some additional time to decide on the formation of a new Council of Ministers for Aruba.
[English language original text]
New parliament members sworn in yesterday
A.M. Digital
10/29/2005
After the party (MEP) gave exclusive authorization the Prime Minister Oduber to form a new Council of Ministers (Cabinet), Oduber had a tough time to convince his party colleagues but finally he presented his proposed Cabinet to the party council. His first decision was to reduce the number of Ministries in Aruba from 8 to 7, and he furthermore proposed a radical change in portfolios for each Minister.
• Oduber is to remain on the Prime Minister’s seat and assume the responsibility for General Affairs;
• The present Minister of Education is to assume the position of Minister Plenipotentiary in Holland;
• The new proposed Minister of Education is ing. Edwin Jacobs who was the leader of the MEP fraction in Parliament;
• Rudy Croes will have to relinquish the Ministry of Justice and assume responsibility for Tourism and Utilities;
• The new Minister of Justice is to be Candelario “Booshi” Wever who will also have the responsibility for Public Health and Environment;
• Minister Nilo Swaen will remain as Minister of Finance but relinquish Economic Affairs;
• Minister Marisol Lopez-Tromp is to remain with the portfolio of Infrastructure and relinquish Social Affairs to get Aruba Lotto instead;
• Minister Edison Briesen is to assume responsibility for the portfolios of Economic Affairs, Transport, and Social Affairs.
Related to above we understand that the party council rejected the Prime Minister’s proposal, meaning that a new Council of Ministers could not be sworn in to assume Government responsibility simultaneously with the new Parliament.
An attempt by Parliament President Marlon Werleman to convince the Governor to postpone the swearing in of new Parliament members to Monday failed, when Governor Refunjol insisted that new Parliament members must have been sworn in not later than yesterday at 5:00 p.m. The new Parliament will officially take seat tomorrow, October 30, as prescribed by law.
Since MEP did not make a decision on the structure of the new Council of Ministers, the first 11 candidates on the MEP list, which includes most of the present Ministers, were sworn in as Parliament members. This situation, where a Minister is also Member of Parliament, may last for a maximum of three months when those involved (or the party) will have to decide on their position.
While this happened the sitting Cabinet, as outgoing cabinet, may not take any new decisions but only handle current affairs. In the meantime MEP has some additional time to decide on the formation of a new Council of Ministers for Aruba.
[English language original text]
10.28.2005
Although the direction of the investigation is changed
Kalpoe brothers and Joran van der Sloot remain as suspects
A.M. Digital
10/28/2005
The three young boys, the Kalpoe brothers and Joran van der Sloot remain as suspects in the Natalee Holloway disappearance case, according to police Commissioner Dompig. The change of direction by the Investigating Team does not free the three from all guilt.
In fact, according to their own declaration, they were the last to see and to be with Natalee in their car. They also declared to have dropped Natalee at the beach near Fiaherman’s Hut. According to Dompig they must know more.
So far they have denied to have murdered Natalee but fact is that they dropped at the site mentioned. They do not know what happened after that and that is why it is important for the Investigating Team to verify their story.
The Commissioner will try to take a couple of shots of the front of Joran van der Sloot’s residence and then request the people to think who could have seen a grey Honda Civic there around 1:40 a.m. If anybody saw this car parked there it is very important to call the Noord Police Precinct. Dompig still regrets that the Judge of Instruction ordered the release of the trio. The Investigating Team looks at the case from a different angle and there was enough evidence to keep them incarcerated for certain violations. The Judge of Instruction made a decision and we have to live with that, but that does not mean that the case is closed. The Kalpoe brothers and Joran van der Sloot continue to be the main focus of the Investigating Team. It is not possible to say how long the case will continue. As long as there are questions without an answer the case cannot be closed, according to Commissioner Dompig.
[English language original text]
Kalpoe brothers and Joran van der Sloot remain as suspects
A.M. Digital
10/28/2005
The three young boys, the Kalpoe brothers and Joran van der Sloot remain as suspects in the Natalee Holloway disappearance case, according to police Commissioner Dompig. The change of direction by the Investigating Team does not free the three from all guilt.
In fact, according to their own declaration, they were the last to see and to be with Natalee in their car. They also declared to have dropped Natalee at the beach near Fiaherman’s Hut. According to Dompig they must know more.
So far they have denied to have murdered Natalee but fact is that they dropped at the site mentioned. They do not know what happened after that and that is why it is important for the Investigating Team to verify their story.
The Commissioner will try to take a couple of shots of the front of Joran van der Sloot’s residence and then request the people to think who could have seen a grey Honda Civic there around 1:40 a.m. If anybody saw this car parked there it is very important to call the Noord Police Precinct. Dompig still regrets that the Judge of Instruction ordered the release of the trio. The Investigating Team looks at the case from a different angle and there was enough evidence to keep them incarcerated for certain violations. The Judge of Instruction made a decision and we have to live with that, but that does not mean that the case is closed. The Kalpoe brothers and Joran van der Sloot continue to be the main focus of the Investigating Team. It is not possible to say how long the case will continue. As long as there are questions without an answer the case cannot be closed, according to Commissioner Dompig.
[English language original text]
Fewer airline passengers to Aruba in the third quarter of 2005
A.M. Digital
10/28/2005
Although the number of passengers that go through Queen Beatrix International Airport are down this third quarter, -3.5% compared to the same quarter last year, aircraft movements are up 6.2%.
Less passengers from the USA (including Puerto Rico) caused the passenger numbers to have decreased.
A number of factors contributed to the decrease: the unusually high number of hurricanes affecting the US, the high price of oil that affects the cost of jet fuel and the negative media publicity in the US regarding the Holloway case. Contributing to the negative growth was also the Antillean operation; in 2004 Dutch Caribbean Airlines (DCA) was still operating. Only a small part of DCA’s regional network has been taken over by BonairExpress, a smaller airline that doesn’t have the same passenger capacity as DCA.
Our second largest tourist market, Latin America showed a significant growth, however, of 12.7%.
The higher number of aircraft movements is primarily due to more regional flights with relatively small aircraft.
General Aviation shows an increase of 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year; the presence of general aviation operator Universal Aviation Aruba as of April of this year is contributing to this considerable increase.
[English language original text]
A.M. Digital
10/28/2005
Although the number of passengers that go through Queen Beatrix International Airport are down this third quarter, -3.5% compared to the same quarter last year, aircraft movements are up 6.2%.
Less passengers from the USA (including Puerto Rico) caused the passenger numbers to have decreased.
A number of factors contributed to the decrease: the unusually high number of hurricanes affecting the US, the high price of oil that affects the cost of jet fuel and the negative media publicity in the US regarding the Holloway case. Contributing to the negative growth was also the Antillean operation; in 2004 Dutch Caribbean Airlines (DCA) was still operating. Only a small part of DCA’s regional network has been taken over by BonairExpress, a smaller airline that doesn’t have the same passenger capacity as DCA.
Our second largest tourist market, Latin America showed a significant growth, however, of 12.7%.
The higher number of aircraft movements is primarily due to more regional flights with relatively small aircraft.
General Aviation shows an increase of 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year; the presence of general aviation operator Universal Aviation Aruba as of April of this year is contributing to this considerable increase.
[English language original text]
10.27.2005
The focus is now also in the US
Beth Twitty is part of the investigation and owes Aruba some explanations
According to Commissioner Dompig
A.M. Digital
10/26/2005
Police Commissioner Gerold Dompig is now head of the Investigating Team in the Natalee Holloway case. The team never stopped the investigation but now that he joined the team, they are revisiting all documents, analyzing all declarations and take a closer look into all available material.
Base on that they noticed that there are still some gaps in the investigation and started to close them. As such, according to Dompig, a solution of the case is possible. There are [still] suspects in the case and their release does not mean that they are free of persecution. Dompig also indicated that the Investigating Team is still receiving calls related to the case.
Another issue is that so far the investigation has been focused in Aruba. Dompig said that now he and the team have redirected the focus to also include the US, because the group of students came from the US to party in Aruba and have a good time and it cannot be that they do not know anything about what happened.
For the police commissioner the information that the investigating team received from the FBI does not represent much. Therefore Dompig will make the same appeal on the Alabama teens as he did in Aruba: to call 011 297 587 0009 ext 101 to give any information that they may have.
We all can remember that, in the days of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, many parents of those students advised them to remain silent and not to say anything to the press. The commissioner is now asking those students to break their silence. It cannot be that the focus is only on Aruba while a large group of students where with Natalee for many days and partied together. Now they have to come forward and say what they know. This is also valid for the chaperones and for Beth Twitty, Natalee’s mother.
This mother can tell us about her last contact with her daughter. Unfortunately she continues to bash Aruba out there, and does not want to return to help with the investigation. On the other hand the investigating team has good contacts with the father, Dave Holloway, who is helping with the investigation.
Beth Twitty keeps in contact with Commissioner Dompig through her lawyer in Aruba and sometimes by means of one of the talk shows in the US. Dompig however said that he will no more appear on any talk show with the mother, because Beth Twitty has been invited to come to Aruba to make declarations again, but she is not cooperating.
This is important because in the US Beth Twitty said that the police in Aruba changed her declaration and if this is the case the police is now giving her the opportunity to set the records straight by declaring again. Besides that the Investigating Team has some questions to ask Beth Twitty about her relation with her daughter Natalee.
[English language original text]
Beth Twitty is part of the investigation and owes Aruba some explanations
According to Commissioner Dompig
A.M. Digital
10/26/2005
Police Commissioner Gerold Dompig is now head of the Investigating Team in the Natalee Holloway case. The team never stopped the investigation but now that he joined the team, they are revisiting all documents, analyzing all declarations and take a closer look into all available material.
Base on that they noticed that there are still some gaps in the investigation and started to close them. As such, according to Dompig, a solution of the case is possible. There are [still] suspects in the case and their release does not mean that they are free of persecution. Dompig also indicated that the Investigating Team is still receiving calls related to the case.
Another issue is that so far the investigation has been focused in Aruba. Dompig said that now he and the team have redirected the focus to also include the US, because the group of students came from the US to party in Aruba and have a good time and it cannot be that they do not know anything about what happened.
For the police commissioner the information that the investigating team received from the FBI does not represent much. Therefore Dompig will make the same appeal on the Alabama teens as he did in Aruba: to call 011 297 587 0009 ext 101 to give any information that they may have.
We all can remember that, in the days of the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, many parents of those students advised them to remain silent and not to say anything to the press. The commissioner is now asking those students to break their silence. It cannot be that the focus is only on Aruba while a large group of students where with Natalee for many days and partied together. Now they have to come forward and say what they know. This is also valid for the chaperones and for Beth Twitty, Natalee’s mother.
This mother can tell us about her last contact with her daughter. Unfortunately she continues to bash Aruba out there, and does not want to return to help with the investigation. On the other hand the investigating team has good contacts with the father, Dave Holloway, who is helping with the investigation.
Beth Twitty keeps in contact with Commissioner Dompig through her lawyer in Aruba and sometimes by means of one of the talk shows in the US. Dompig however said that he will no more appear on any talk show with the mother, because Beth Twitty has been invited to come to Aruba to make declarations again, but she is not cooperating.
This is important because in the US Beth Twitty said that the police in Aruba changed her declaration and if this is the case the police is now giving her the opportunity to set the records straight by declaring again. Besides that the Investigating Team has some questions to ask Beth Twitty about her relation with her daughter Natalee.
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Tim Miller of EquuSearch
If nothing is found they will return to the US
A.M. Digital
10/26/2005
Tim Miller, who is in Aruba again with this EquuSearch Team in connection with the Natalee Holloway case and is organizing a third search effort for the American teen.
Considering the information that they have, Miller said that the possibility exists that Natalee’s body was dumped into the ocean. In view thereof they brought equipment from the only forensic crime scene divers in the US. He also said that they are working on bringing equipment that can be used at a depth of 1000 feet as the equipment that they presently have only reach 550 feet.They intend to search in deep waters and see what they can find there. There are 8 EquuSearch members in Aruba and 3 more are on their way. Including Tim, there are a dozen EquuSearch members working closely with local authorities to try and close the case.
Miller said furthermore that all indications are that Natalee is not alive and that they wish to do their utmost to locate her and bring her back home so that the family will know what happened and rest.
He emphasized that EquuSearch is not involved in the investigation; they are simply a search team. Any information on locations to be searched is welcome.
They are presently searching in the ocean north of Aruba by the Fisherman’s Huts and indications are that they must be at a distance of 3 to 5 miles at a depth of 700 to 800 feet. They are covering about 1 square mile per day which appears to be slow, reason why they are bringing in another unit to double their capacity.
[English language original text]
If nothing is found they will return to the US
A.M. Digital
10/26/2005
Tim Miller, who is in Aruba again with this EquuSearch Team in connection with the Natalee Holloway case and is organizing a third search effort for the American teen.
Considering the information that they have, Miller said that the possibility exists that Natalee’s body was dumped into the ocean. In view thereof they brought equipment from the only forensic crime scene divers in the US. He also said that they are working on bringing equipment that can be used at a depth of 1000 feet as the equipment that they presently have only reach 550 feet.They intend to search in deep waters and see what they can find there. There are 8 EquuSearch members in Aruba and 3 more are on their way. Including Tim, there are a dozen EquuSearch members working closely with local authorities to try and close the case.
Miller said furthermore that all indications are that Natalee is not alive and that they wish to do their utmost to locate her and bring her back home so that the family will know what happened and rest.
He emphasized that EquuSearch is not involved in the investigation; they are simply a search team. Any information on locations to be searched is welcome.
They are presently searching in the ocean north of Aruba by the Fisherman’s Huts and indications are that they must be at a distance of 3 to 5 miles at a depth of 700 to 800 feet. They are covering about 1 square mile per day which appears to be slow, reason why they are bringing in another unit to double their capacity.
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Dave’s hope is to find her alive
Although everything else indicates otherwise
A.M. Digital
10/26/2005
Dave Holloway, the father of Natalee Holloway, is back in Aruba and with him so is the Texas EquuSearch team. He said that they are searching in the ocean to try and find Natalee however; he hopes that somebody will come forward with important information to help solve the case of his daughter.
When asked how long he will stay he replied that they were planning on leaving last Friday but, based on information received from Commissioner Dompig, he decided to extend his stay to include this week.
Dave Holloway also said that, although they have hopes to find Natalee alive the police, who are more experienced in these cases, say that they should look for a body, and that is what they are doing.
[English language original text]
Although everything else indicates otherwise
A.M. Digital
10/26/2005
Dave Holloway, the father of Natalee Holloway, is back in Aruba and with him so is the Texas EquuSearch team. He said that they are searching in the ocean to try and find Natalee however; he hopes that somebody will come forward with important information to help solve the case of his daughter.
When asked how long he will stay he replied that they were planning on leaving last Friday but, based on information received from Commissioner Dompig, he decided to extend his stay to include this week.
Dave Holloway also said that, although they have hopes to find Natalee alive the police, who are more experienced in these cases, say that they should look for a body, and that is what they are doing.
[English language original text]
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