Aruba’s Autentico Culinary Festival Returns, Celebrating Culture, Community and Global Flavors
Oranjestad is preparing to transform into the Culinary Capital of Aruba as it hosts the second edition of the island’s signature food festival: Autentico. From October 11–19, 2025, locals and visitors alike will come together for a weeklong celebration of flavors, creativity, and cultural diversity. This year’s festival will showcase the island’s rich gastronomy and […]
San Nicolas Pop-Up Market: A New Chapter in Aruba’s Sunrise City
San Nicolas is entering an exciting new phase in its transformation. On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the first San Nicolas Pop-Up Market will open at Plaza Lolita. The monthly event will bring local entrepreneurs, artisans, and the community together in a lively setting. The Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Primary Sector is supporting this initiative […]
Introducing ‘Autentico’: Aruba’s Most Anticipated Culinary Festival
This October, Aruba will host its most anticipated culinary event of the year – the Autentico Culinary Festival, taking place from October 7th to 13th in Wilhelminastraat, downtown Oranjestad. For investors passionate about the culinary world, this festival is a fantastic opportunity to experience Aruba’s vibrant, multicultural food scene and explore business opportunities in the [...]
Online Business Workshop Provides Valuable Information for Potential Investors
On July 2, 2024, we held an online workshop via Microsoft Teams on the theme: “Tax Considerations for Dutch Investors.” This event followed the Aruba Investment Summit held last March in the Netherlands. Our main focus was to attract investors to the island, particularly in the areas of commercial agriculture and urban investments in Oranjestad […]
Aruba Strengthens Economic and Commercial Ties with Suriname
On June 24, 2024, Minister Geoffrey Wever of Economic Affairs, Communication, and Sustainable Development led an Aruban delegation on a successful trade mission to Suriname. The delegation, including key economic leaders, met with Surinamese President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, Minister of Economy, Enterprise, and Innovation Rishma Kuldipsingh, the Minister of Transport, Communication and Tourism Uraiqit Ramsaran, and [...]
Symposium Orange Economy: Charting the Future of the CCI Of Aruba
Aruba is set to unlock the potential of its cultural and creative industries (CCI) at the upcoming Symposium Orange Economy, scheduled for May 27, 2024, at The Hub in San Nicolas from 13:00 to 18:00 hrs. The symposium aims to foster dialogue on how the CCI can contribute to sustainable growth and development in Aruba's [...]
Aruba Investment Summit 2024: Why Invest in Aruba?
Minister Geoffrey Wever, pioneering the transition towards a more sustainable economy in Aruba, invites you to join the Aruba Investment Summit 2024. In collaboration with VNO-Aruba, Aruba Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Aruba Investment Agency (ARINA), this summit aims to attract Dutch and international entrepreneurs to capitalize on emerging business opportunities in Aruba [...]
Unlocking Opportunities: Why Invest in Aruba’s Vibrant Cities?
Aruba, a jewel of the Caribbean, beckons with promises of untapped potential and boundless opportunities for savvy investors seeking to make their mark in a dynamic and thriving market. With its unique blend of rich cultural heritage, strategic location, and forward-thinking initiatives, Aruba stands as a shining example of economic resilience and innovation in the […]
