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Lack of funds an obstacle for completing projects in San Nicolas

ORANJESTAD – During a project is in the ‘option’ pro-
meeting in Parliament to cess, and during this, it must
discuss the Najaarsnota meet certain requirements.
2022 (Autumn note), prime These developments are
minister Evelyn Wever- being closely followed to
Croes gave information ensure it becomes a beau-
and answered questions tiful and successful project.
regarding the develop-
ments in San Nicolas. Carnaval Village
Another topic on which
Lighting in San Nicolas the prime minister received
The situation with lack of questions was Carnival Vil-
lighting in San Nicolas is a lage. Regarding this, pre-
problem that so far has not mier Wever-Croes asked for
been easy to fix, the prime the plans that were made
minister explained. It was back when Carnival Vil-
possible to ‘here and there’ lage was designed in order
fix the existing problem, but to see what the intentions
right now the issue will be were, to share with Parlia-
handed over to Utilities so ment and see where im-
that (electricity company) provement can be made
Elmar can take care of it. in investment. Prime minis- Hotel San Nicolas again because of certain so that it serves its purpose.
According to the prime ter Wever-Croes explained Regarding the hotel Secrets planning, and so they had The intention is to build a
minister, one of the chal- that Elmar promised that Baby Beach Aruba, premier to wait for another period. wide podium on Carnival
lenges is the lack of funds they are finalizing the busi- Wever-Croes explained She understands that right Village but this hasn’t taken
to achieve a lasting solu- ness model in order to take that the developers had now they are back to work- place yet because of lack
tion, because currently the the problem over. Elmar to stop the construction of ing on the steel structure of funds.
government has to reduce will begin with the areas of the steel structure that was once again in order to con- Prime minister Evelyn Wev-
its operational costs. Bernhardstraat and Main- going because of a case in tinue with the job. er-Croes finished saying
It is important for the com- street, installing light posts court. However, after the Regarding the hotel at ex- that these projects, as well
munity to realize that the that they can work with last verdict of the judge al- Esso Club, her colleague as all other ongoing proj-
reduction in operational themselves. lowing them to continue, minister of Tourism, Dangui ects in San Nicolas, Have
costs means a reduction they could not just restart Oduber indicated that the her attention. q

Prime minister and minister of Transport met with Aruba Aviation Department
All-female team is on the island to carry out an assessment

ORANJESTAD – Yesterday systems in Aruba in order to
morning, September 9, get an understanding on
prime minister of Aruba, Ev- how well Aruba is prepared
elyn Wever-Croes together for an audit in the Future. It
with her colleague minister is a great honor for Aruba
of Transport, Integrity, Na- that the team that came
ture and Older Persons Af- over for the assessment in
fairs, Ursell Arends, held a Aruba is a team of experts
meeting with Aruba Avia- in the field of aviation, and
tion Department (Directie is an all-female team from
Luchtvaart Aruba, DLA). Curaçao, Honduras and
Director of Civil Aviation Mexico.
Aruba, Mr. Edwin Kelly was
present during the meeting. “This morning I had the
honor of meeting this team
These days, Aruba together of ladies and to talk with
with International Civil Avi- them. They explained to us
ation Organization (ICAO) how the assessment is go-
are going over all aviation ing and they informed us

that they are very proud of that the Government of of Aruba Aviation Depart-
everything that Aruba has Aruba, not only in the name ment also, which has many
in place. Of course there of minister Ursell Arends female professionals, for all
are things that need to be who is in charge of Trans- the work that they are do-
improved in order to guar- port, but also the entire ing. It was nice to speak
antee aviation safety even Council of Ministers, gave with this group of profes-
more, but they are happy the commitment that they sionals who are breaking
and satisfied with what will support Aruba Aviation barriers. Women who are
they’re seeing right now”, Department in this evalua- breaking barriers in every
the prime minister com- tion in order to guarantee sector and position in order
mented. safety in aviation. to create a better world”,
prime minister Evelyn Wev-
Wever-Croes expressed “I thank the amazing team er-Croes expressed.q