Natalee Holloway: More Reading from Aruban Newspapers

From Diario, November 18,2005: Comerciantenan na Aruba ta disgusta ARUBIANONAN CONSIDERANDO PA HIBA DR. PHIL DILANTI CORTE NA MERCA Kier demande pa daà ±a nomber di nos isla

The only question that one would have with this lawsuit is how can one sue if there are no damages? We are being told that the boycott has not affected Aruba and that tourism is the same if not better. At the very least it is unchanged; so where are the “damages”?

Merchants in Aruba are upset
Arubans considering taking Dr. Phil to court in the U.S.
Want to sue for damaging our island’s name

MERCHANTS’ LAWSUIT

Some merchants are quite upset with the latest developments surrounding the case of Natalee Holloway, and expressed on Thursday that they are preparing a case against the complete production of Dr. Phil in the U.S.

This deals especially with the merchants whose business interests is that they do a lot of business with the U.S. The latest statements from this TV host is inflicting and continues to inflict damage to our island.

The lawsuit will be based on the fact that the name of Aruba is unfairly being dirtied, launching the whole economy of a country into trouble, without valid justification to do so.

Worse still, is when Dr. Phil on his own show insinuated that Natalee Holloway could possibly be in Cancun, Mexico. The question remains whether Natalee is not in Aruba, then how can he continue to promote a boycott against Aruba?

(Full translated article Hat Tip: Get a Grip

From Diario, November 18, 2005; Debi na asunto di Natalee… MAS ARUBIANO TA SIGUI CONFRONTA DIFICULTAD PA HACI COMERCIO DEN EXTERIOR

Due to the Natalee matter
More Arubans encountering difficulties to conduct business abroad

According to the Diario article they are reporting that there appears to be anti-Aruban sentiment out there and some businesses are refusing to do business or severing long standing relationships with Aruba in a form a protest. What did everyone think was going to happen when people had the individual choice to voice their opinion over the way the Natalee Holloway case was being handled? Some will boycott and some will not. Some will continue to go to Aruba and others will not. However, if all these stories are correct. People cannot say that Aruba is not being affected.

One of those in the U.S. who are helping in the boycott, Joe Mammana, even said that he will find any way to force American shipping companies from sending merchandise to Aruba.

This week it became known that an American distributor decided to stop its years-long business relationship in Aruba, as a protest of the manner in which the government handled the matter of Natalee Holloway.

(Full translated article) Hat Tip: Get a grip

Joe Mammana Speaks Out; As Michelle Says So

Joe Mammana has his critics, he has his fans as well. Michelle over at Michelle Say So has done a nice article on the many lives that Joe has tried to help. Natalee Holloway is just one of the many that in his own way Joe Mammana has tried to aid. Some people find his non-PC way and honest talk refreshing while other seem to be intimidated.

In talking to Joe Mammana for the first time today one thing rang loud and clear. He is a many of focus, directions and perseverance. When he begins something, he does not end it until its conclusion. Joe stated today that he has already sent some of his people to Aruba and claims that they stayed at the Casa del Mar. Joe Mammana is a man of conviction and is upset that a US citizen could go missing on foreign soil and the investigation be as mishandled whether intentionally or not. Frankly many fall into the same category.

He got involved with the Natalee Holloway disappearance as he has with many. He was offended by the actions of others against an individual. His critics say that he has a past and for some reason paying for past crimes means nothing to them. None of us are perfect and Joe Mammana never claimed to be a choir boy. He has made mistakes, but what is he doing with his life now. The same thing that got him in trouble in the past? NO. For some reason Joe Mammana’s critics do not seem to care that he actually has done time for his crimes. Instead of focusing on the positive that Joe does by trying to aid families they just seem to focus on the past. Rather a sad commentary.

Joe Mammana is somehow guilty for helping families with missing children and adults. What a crime.

Joe M. Speaks Out Against His Critics Regarding His Missing Persons Crusade:

I am responding to the accusations that only missing white girls get the attention of the media, myself and help from missing person’s groups. This is absolutely false.

Read the full post on the many families that Joe Mammana has tried to help, which is a lot more than I can say about his many critics.

Joe Mammana; Not Your Average Joe

Joe Mammana has been raising eyebrows in Aruba these days in his efforts to help the Holloway’s and Twitty’s find Natalee Holloway. His no nonsense take no prisoners approach seems to offend some and please even more. Like him or not, he is doing something with his time and money that is trying to help families of missing people. That is a lot more than I can say about many out there.

Take a look at Michelle’s blog and see some more of the comments that Joe Mammana had to say. Also some of the good work that Michelle is doing.

More to follow …

Joe Mammana Emails Michelle, Cause MICHELLE SAYS SO!

It seems that Michelle got an email from Joe Mammana. Michelle writes about Joe, “I also admire the fact that he is putting his time, money and effort to help so many families that have missing loved ones. How often do you hear about a millionaire that puts all aside for this deep-rooted personal mission to help others”?

Whatever Joe’s past is which I am sure no one’s is perfect, Joe Mammana is trying to make whatever difference he can with families of missing persons. There are an awful lot of millionaires out there that are not lifting a finger to help anyone. That is their choice and their prerogative. However, why do people find fault with Joe because he does. He has never professed to being a choir boy. Ask the families of the may that had missing people that Joe tried to help and I wonder how they feel. Joe Mammana is unique and a breed unto himself. Sometimes thats exactly whats needed.

From MICHELLE SAYS SO, Joe’s email:

Beth Holloway Twitty stayed with me and my family last week in Philadelphia. I watched this mother cry. My family and I cried with her. Her tears are tears of pain, sorrow, loss. My mother’s tears are of sympathy. Mine, however ARE NOT — mine are of pure anger.

Read the rest of Joe Mammana’s email at Michelle’s blog

Go visit Michelle and leave a comment.

Press Conference with Beth Twitty & AL Gov Bob Riley Regarding Potential Boycott of Aruba

According to many sources there will be a Press Conference at the AL Governors Office today at 10:30 AM CST with Beth Twitty and Governor Bob Riley to discuss the recent events that have transpired in Aruba pertaining to the Natalee Holloway investigation. Alabama Governor Bob Riley will most likely be responding to the letter he received from the Aruban Department of Foreign Affair that Dave Holloway discussed yesterday on Scarborough Country.

Watch news conference

link to letter

Yesterday in an interview on Scarborough Country and repeated the same in a telephone conversation as well Dave Holloway stated the following when asked of an impending boycott.

Well, the people of Aruba have elected their officials and their officials have spoken. We have elected officials and we’ll let our elected officials speak.

Well, again Joe, we elect our officials and they decide what is necessary for the people. Whatever the governor decides, that’s what we’ll do.

It would appear even a man of patience has his limits when it comes to the seriousness of the investigation into his missing daughter Natalee Holloway. No one can say that Dave did not try his best and extend every opportunity. Everyone must remember this has always been about Beth Twitty’s and Dave Holloway’s missing teenager daughter, Natalee Holloway.

In a much different expression of the situation going on in Aruba and aspects of a boycott comes Joe Mammana from last nights, November 7, 2005 Rita Cosby, Live and Direct.

Rita: Joe you have been spearheading this. What is your reaction that tomorrow Beth and the governor are going to call for it?

Joe: Well Rita, I think it is long overdue. I just spoke to Beth a few minutes ago. I also spoke to councilman Jack Kelly and councilman Juan Ramos to let you know that Philadelphia will also be signing the resolution to boycott Aruba. We will have the public schools behind us. We will have the Catholic schools behind us. We are putting this together right now. It’s kinda like a dance floor; one couple wants to get out there first.
Once they get out there, everyone else will be out there. But, this is going to be devastating…this boycott.

Read more