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Minister Geoffrey Wever will continue exploring the introduction of

a Fast Ferry between Aruba and Curaçao

Oranjestad - The Minister of Ursell Arends, the counsel markets and expand ex- Exploration of the introduc-
Economics, Communica- of Minister will give their isting markets through the tion of a Fast Ferry will be Both Ministers Ursell Arends
tion and Sustainable Devel- approval to explore the maritime sector. Develop- conducted by an expert nd Geoffrey Wever believe
opment Mr. Geoffey Wever introduction of a maritime ment in the maritime sector in the maritime area, Ton that the maritime sector
has announced that the route between Aruba and will stimulate more com- Jansen. Jansen has exper- plays an essential role in the
exploration of the econom- Curaçao. The impact of merce, investments and tise and a wide experience growth and diversification
ic potential of a Fast Ferry the pandemic of coronavi- will expand the options of in the introduction of Fast of the economy of Aruba.
between the two Islands rus as well as the increase products for the consum- Ferries in the Caribbean. For this reason it is of utmost
will continue. in costs of shipments and ers. This will be beneficial Ton Jansen was part of the importance to explore if
transport on the economy to the economic develop- introduction of a Fast Ferry its beneficial and possible
By petition, together with of Aruba has highlighted ment of Aruba. between Saba and Saint to introduce a Fast Ferry
the Minister of Transport, the need to create new Eustatius in 2021. between.q