MIAMI (DA) — Curaçao has named baseball legend Andruw Jones its first Curaçao Sport Tourism Ambassador, honoring his standout professional career and his role in putting the island on the international map.
The appointment recognizes Jones as a symbol of excellence, dedication and perseverance, while also tying his sporting legacy to Curaçao’s broader push to connect sports, tourism and international promotion.
The initiative was led by Minister of Economic Development Roderick Middelhof. An official declaration naming Jones to the role was signed with the Curaçao Tourist Board, formally recognizing him as a representative of Curaçao in the international world of sport and tourism.
Jones, one of Curaçao’s most celebrated baseball figures, was praised for inspiring new generations of athletes and young people to believe in their talent and keep pushing toward their goals.
The official ceremony took place in Miami and was followed by a special toast celebrating Jones as Curaçao’s first sport tourism ambassador and looking ahead to future efforts to further raise the island’s profile.
The government of Curaçao and the Curaçao Tourist Board also extended their congratulations to Jones and praised his continued contribution to representing the island on the international stage.
Also present at the event were Gerlien Croes, Aruba’s minister of education, youth, innovation, kingdom relations and sport, Curaçao Tourist Board director Muryad de Bruin, and media representatives from Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire.