Advancing Agriculture: Minister Ursell Arends Unveils Strategic Vision for Aruba’s Primary Sector

On June 18, Minister Ursell Arends together with Minister Geoffrey Wever shared important updates regarding the primary sector during a press conference. Their presentation focused on new practices and policy within agriculture. Minister Arends emphasizes the importance of creating a sustainable primary sector, stating that together, we will reap the future. New Policy for the […]

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Reflecting on the Success of the Aruba Investment Summit 2024

The Aruba Investment Summit 2024 (AIS2024) concluded on a high note, marking not only a milestone event, but also a significant chapter in Aruba’s ongoing mission to foster economic growth and development. Held as part of a broader mission to Holland led by the Minister of Economic Affairs, Communication and Sustainable Development of Aruba, Geoffrey […]

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Introducing AGRIFUND: Revolutionizing Aruba’s Agricultural Sector

In a collaborative effort led by Minister Geoffrey Wever, alongside Minister Ursell Arends and Qredits Aruba, the AGRIFUND is an agricultural initiative aimed at bolstering Aruba’s economic resilience and contributing to food security by providing low interest business loans for agripreneurs. During the inauguration ceremony, six agricultural traders received a collective guarantee of AFL 735,000 Florins [...]

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‘Agri-Loan’ at a reduced interest rate at Qredits Aruba

The Government of Aruba signed an MoU with Qredits Aruba to stimulate the agriculture sector in Aruba. This agreement entails a three-million-florin fund where local companies in this sector can get an ‘Agri-Loan’ at a reduced interest rate. Through this loan, Qredits gives you financial resources to start or grow your agricultural business by: • […]

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