Aruba to Establish an Investment Fund to Drive Growth and Development
The Government of Aruba has initiated the legal process to establish an Investment Fund, a top priority outlined in the Government Program 2025–2028. The fund will serve as an important financial instrument to channel public resources into strategic projects that support sustainable growth and long-term economic resilience. Annual Allocation of AWG 50 million Starting in […]
Signing Ceremony Marks the Establishment of the Bernhardstraat Revitalization Foundation
On September 6, an important milestone was reached in the transformation of San Nicolas with the official signing ceremony for the establishment of the Bernhardstraat Revitalization Foundation. At a gathering, Mrs. Inky Richardson, Mr. John Hassell, and Mr. Castello Lispier formally signed the act to create the foundation. Its mission: to revitalize Bernhardstraat and restore […]
StartAruba Opens Doors for Aruban Startups to Enter the US Market
This October, StartAruba, in collaboration with the Government of Aruba, the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Atlanta, and leading private sector partners, will launch Aruba’s first-ever international startup mission to Atlanta, USA. Connecting Startups with Global Opportunities The mission will take 10 Aruban startups to one of the most dynamic innovation hubs in the […]
Public Tender for Phase 1 of the Agri-Innovation Park (AIP) Now Open
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs, and Primary Sector announces that as of September 1, 2025, at 10:30 AM, registration is officially open for two public tenders for the first phase of the Agri-Innovation Park Aruba (AIP). Interested parties may submit their bids at the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce, and Industry (DEZHI). The deadline […]
Aruba Strengthening its Position as a Sustainable Investment Destination
Aruba has taken a major step toward positioning itself as a leader in sustainable development with the launch of a UNESCO-led workshop on the creation of a Biosphere Reserve. In the presence of the Governor of Aruba, His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt, and key stakeholders, Prime Minister Mike Eman, outlined the government’s vision to combine economic […]
Aruba Strengthens its Creative Economy with Atlanta Partnership
Aruba has taken another important step in strengthening its creative economy through a new partnership with Atlanta, the global hub of modern hip-hop, R&B, and trap music. Cultural Diplomat Michael Lampe, together with Minister Plenipotentiary Zulema Erasmus, Consul General Jaap Veerman, and international urban music platform New Skool Rules, announced a collaboration that will create […]
The Netherlands Supports the Growth of Aruba’s Orange Economy
Aruba is taking a major step to boost its Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) sector, also known as the Orange Economy. The Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Primary Sector, led by Minister Geoffrey Wever, announced that the Netherlands is investing USD 151,200 via the Tijdelijke Werkorganisatie (TWO). This funding will create a solid framework […]
Aruba Enhances Investment Climate with Major Business Permit Reform
For four consecutive years, Aruba has been recognized for having the best investment climate in the Caribbean. This achievement reflects more than just recognition, it’s proof of the island’s ongoing commitment to creating a business-friendly, competitive, and sustainable economic environment. Now, with a major modernization of the business permit law, Aruba is taking another step […]
A Strategic Move for Economic Diversification
Aruba is laying the groundwork to position itself as a key player in the FinTech sector in the Caribbean. A comprehensive study conducted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has provided a clear picture of the opportunities, challenges, and risks in developing this sector locally. The research also […]
The Aruba Investment Agency distances itself from fraudulent investment schemes
The Aruba Investment Agency (ARINA), a unit of the Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry (DEACI), distances itself from recent fraudulent activities being carried out under the false pretense of our name. It has come to our attention that a fraudulent business is using the ARINA name, along with the likeness and names of […]
