Amigoe (Aruba): Radar main issue of political squabbling. “The radar that for more than ten years is not in working order”

The political battles on Aruba between MEP and all the rest continue to grow. This is turning out to be a regular “Battle Royal”.  This time its the airport radar again. The one that does not work and has not for more than 10 years.

Vrolijk says that the radar currently at the airport, was one of the most modern radars in the Caribbean ten years ago.  The installation does no longer work due to lack of necessary maintenance. 

Seems like a microcosm of many things in Aruba. Hold on a minute Mr Vrolijk I am not quite sure how comfortable tourists would be having Aruban air traffic control being responsible for communication in the landing and taking off of planes. If this anything like the ALE … maybe the radar is better off not working.

Vrolijk says that the radar has indeed worked for information-and advisory purposes.  The air traffic control leaders could now put their international training into practice as a test.  The radar was never put into operation for controlling the airspace.   

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Mother Receives Picture of son (Johnny Gosch) Missing for 24 years

This one has to be read to be believed.  Ã‚  Noreen Gosch received two photos of her 12 year old abducted son, Johnny Grosh, that were left on her door step. Sound strange?  How about  when you factor in the fact that Johnny Grosh has been missing for 24 years? Johnny Grosh was abducted on September 5,  1982. For those who do not remember, Johnny Grosh’s case was one of the first high profile missing person  cases and his photo was one of the first to be on a milk carton in the 1980′s.

Read the rest of this truly bizarre happening, read the case and see the photos that they mother was sent at Missing & Exploited. Sad that the mother has to relive the case all over again.

Natalee Holloway Investigation: Sander Gottenbus June 16, 2005 Statements

The fact still remains that it is almost unbelievable that Koen Gottenbus was not questioned by Aruban authorities. His younger brother was questioned; however, we are told that Koen was not. Makes no sense at all. Nice investigative work ALE.

Reading through Sander’s statement one thing comes to mind that obviously the ALE decided was beyond their comprehension. How does Sander Gottenbus know every minute detail of Joran Van der Sloot’s “lie”? The Holiday Inn and the initial story that Joran told was a fraud? Not that Joran would not have told him roughly what he claimed to have occurred that night. The problem is in the details. The continual reference and repeating of Natalee “wanting to see sharks at the lighthouse” makes no sense when teenage boys are discussing the events. Teenage boys worried about such minute details? Hardly. Teenage girls worry about the details  … that is why men are from Mars and women are from Venus. Joran Van der Sloot et al made sure that all knew the precise details of a fake story. Isn’t this what Mickey John was referring to when he said the family met to discuss the situation. ALE, why is that? Did it never dawn on you why so many knew the lie?

Sander goes on to say that he has seen Joran four times since Natalee Holloway went missing and has been at his house three times as well. No concerted effort there to make sure all know what to say.

Here is a piece of information that we have not heard Joran or Paulus say …

On the question of whether you have seen Joran at the Racquet Club after it happened.

“I have seen him at the Racquet Club. I think it was a week afterwards. He was with his father. They participated in a father and son tournament.

Even at the very least if all that JVDS did as he claims is leave Natalee Holloway on the beach and she goes missing never to be seen again … Joran, racked with guilt goes and plays tennis. Never once helped look for Natalee, but played tennis and made sure all his friends knew the detailed lie that he concocted. Even worse when you consider Joran Van der Sloot is a prime suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway.

Sander Gottenbus June 16, 2005 Statements

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Beth Twitty Speaks at Judson College to discuss International Safe Travels Foundation & Natalee’s disappearance

Beth Twitty spread the word of “safe travel” and discussed the disappearance of her daughter Natalee Holloway at Judson College, Alabama’s only all-female college. Beth Twitty continues to talk with college and high-school students alike across the United States and warn them of the dangers and to remind them to use caution when traveling. Beth was asked of the recent developments in Natalee Holloway’s case that the Dutch will be taking  over jurisdictional control of the investigation.

“With their professionalism and expertise, they could certainly help provide some answers,” Beth Holloway Twitty said after speaking at Judson College. “I have met with Dutch officials, and they were dedicated to Natalee’s case.”

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