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A datebase of all
our artists is
in the making

A preposition to create an artists’ database where people,

groups and institutions that work in the cultural sector
can be registered was suggested during a consultation
round.
Since Aruba hasn’t had an artists’ registration system
for years, DCA decided to create one.
The ones that will be registered are singers, musicians,
dance groups, musical groups and artists that play
typical Aruban instruments.

The main reason to create such a database is to be
able to indentify those active in the cultural sector. The
information acquired will be used by DCA and other
Government institutions and can be made available to
interested parties.
Many dance groups and artists that play typical Aruban
intstruments have already registered.

This will defintely contribute to Aruba’s cultural heritage
There are two ways to register the first one being visiting the DCA of-
fice situated in L.G. Smith Blvd #134 and ask for Maria Ridderstaat and
fill in the necessary form or call DCA at 582-2185 and for Maria Ridderstaat
give your email adress so the form can be provided digitaly.

The improvement of Oranjestad continues

According to Benny Sevinger

MINISTER of Infrastructure Benny them to the main street. inger said.
The downtown project also includes Minister Sevinger finds it extremely
Sevinger announced Monday morning Schelpstraat which is the street in front important for our downtown area to
that the jobs taking place in the down- of the Archeological Museum right be- be beautiful so it can attract the tour-
town area will continue throughout the hind Kong Hing Supermarket. ists as soon as they arrive here. “These
rest of the year. renovation projects stimulate economic
After the main street area was com- Afterwards DOW will work on Hendrik- development and provide more job op-
pleted they started working on Welcome straat, and Middenweg which is behind portunities for our people and in the end
Plaza which is near the harbor, and some CMB and will continue until they reach helps our country develop.” Minister
streets in the downtown area will also be Dwarsstraat which is near Burger King. Sevigner said.
improved to benefit all users, which are Once all of that is done they will start
the Aruban community and our island’s working on the street in the south of G.F. He concluded his speech by commend-
visitors. Betico Croes Street. ing the Prime Minister for his vision and
dedication in completing his vision and
The Public Works Department is cur- “They will start at Niki Habibe and the achieving his goal. He also commended
rently working on the first phase of the ZARA construction will be completed Stanley Marchena for leading to BID
Welcome Plaza. This is the area where last since DOW does not want hinder efforts and all those involved in this
cruise tourists will be welcomed and the business in that area.” Minister Sev- weekends’ activities.
where they can board the tram taking

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