By Anika in Free Zone Aruba News on 08. May, 2017No Comments
Avianca, the Colombian airline that is headquartered in Bogota increased its air services to Aruba from 7 to 11 weekly flights. Avianca has been flying to Aruba for more than 90 years. In December 2015, Aruba eliminated the visa requirements for Colombians to visit Aruba, which made it more attractive for Colombians to travel to […]
By Anika in Business opportunities on 12. Apr, 2017No Comments
In recent years the public and private sector of Aruba have made several substantial investments in Green Energy Projects. Besides the current windmill park and waste-to-energy facility, different private and public investments have been made in solar projects. To stimulate the investments in renewable energy the government has decreased the import duties on renewable energy […]
By Anika in Events on 06. Mar, 2017No Comments
The University of Aruba in collaboration with STC Group Rotterdam are organizing a workshop ‘IATA Air Transport of Hazardous Substances’. The workshop will take place from March 27 – April 1 at the University of Aruba. The focus of this workshop is on regulations, restrictions, classification, applicability, identification, packing, markings and labeling, documentation, handling and […]
By Anika in Members on 28. Feb, 2017No Comments
An English company is currently looking for a distributor in the Caribbean for an England-based manufacturer of stairlifts. These stairlifts are used by the elderly in their own homes. They need a company keen to represent, market, sell and install the products. The company provides excellent training as well as regular visits by the regional […]
By Anika in Business opportunities on 28. Feb, 2017No Comments
Government Initiatives, Investment Opportunities and Economic Prospects The government of Aruba has created new development and incentive programs for investors and entrepreneurs. The opportunities range from housing to port and maritime services, to renewable technologies and the development of a startup ecosystem. Aruba has taken a long-term view to what a sustainable future entails, […]