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Business sentiments more optimistic in the first quarter of 2022

Results for the first quarter of 2022

The Central Bank of Aruba (CBA) concluded
its Business Perception Survey (BPS) for the first
quarter of 2022. The BPS assesses the economic
sentiments of local businesses.

In the first quarter of 2022, the Business Percep-
tion Index (BPI), comprising the current and
short-term economic conditions, rose further by
1.4 index points to 107.9, reflecting more opti-
mistic business sentiments. The upsurge in busi-
ness sentiments resulted from increases in both
current and short-term future economic condi-
tions (See Chart 1).

The current economic condition index noted
an increase of 1.0 index points to 106.9, up from
105.9 in the fourth quarter of 2021. The short-term
future economic condition index grew by 1.8 in-
dex points, i.e., from 107.3 in the fourth quarter
of 2021 to 109.1 in the first quarter of 2022 (See
Chart 2). The percentage of respondents ex-
pecting positive economic growth in the next
12 months increased by 6.1 percentage points
to 50.0 percent.
The complete report of the Business Perception
Survey is available on the website of the CBA
(https://www.cbaruba.org/).q

Aruba achieves second place in Big Live Nature Quiz

Fun Online Nature Game for the Dutch Caribbean

On April 22nd, the Dutch Caribbe- ways. Teams were invited to play
an Nature Alliance (DCNA) hosted from home (online) with friends
its Big Live Nature Quiz for adults on and family or join at one of the
Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St. broadcast locations (bars).
Eustatius, and St. Maarten. The Quiz was online and live. There-
fore, all teams from the Dutch Ca-
A total of 150+ individuals par- ribbean islands could participate
ticipated in the online, live, and at the same time as well as interact
interactive quiz. After many excit- with each other and the host of the
ing and thrilling nature question program.
rounds, a team on Curaçao won.
Second place went to a team on Broadcast locations included
Aruba and third place to a team Aruba: Chaos Café, Bonaire: Hill-
on Saba. side, Saba: Long Haul, St. Eu-
statius: Ocean View Terrace, St.
The online Big Live Nature Quiz is Maarten: Dinghy Dock Sailors Bar.
created to educate citizens about A big thank you to STINAPA Bonaire,
nature in a fun interactive way, CARMABI on Curaçao, Aruba Na-
to instill pride about the islands’ tional Park Foundation, Saba Con- gels” on Curaçao. They will receive
nature, encourage eco-friendly servation Foundation, STENAPA on a sailing trip around their beauti- Don’t Miss the next Big Live Nature
practices, support the parks con- St Eustatius, Nature Foundation Sint ful island. Second place went to Quiz
servation projects, and to connect Maarten and WeConnect for their “Lucky’s Group Therapy” on Aruba Check out DCNA’s Facebook
people throughout the Dutch Ca- support and creating this event. and third place to “What a Team” (Dutch Caribbean Nature Alli-
ribbean. on Saba. Island winners of Bonaire ance), Instagram (DCNAnature)
Theme: Endangered animals and are the Barracudas. For St Maarten: or BigLiveNatureQuiz.org for more
Yearly Free Quiz for Adults and Kids plants Chicken Dinner (Emily Koch) and information and photos of the
This a yearly event for both adults The quiz had a total of 20 multiple St. Eustatius: The Shallows. They re- events. If you have any questions,
and kids since 2020. For 2022, the choice trivia questions. The quiz ceived smaller prizes. Congratula- send an email to research@DCNA-
kids’ edition is currently planned was in English but questions also tions to all! nature.org or call +599-717-5010.
for the beginning of November. had Dutch, Papiamentu and Pa-
Stay tuned for your next chance to piamento subtitles. Questions in- “It was a lot of fun and I learned The Big Live Nature Quiz is gener-
learn more about the nature of the cluded species such as sea turtles, much about nature. So nice that ously funded by the Ministry of Ag-
Dutch Caribbean. sharks and iguanas. all Dutch Caribbean islands could riculture, Nature and Food Quality
participate live. I am looking for- (LNV) and DCNA’s activities are
Live and Interactive Quiz Winners ward to the next quiz!”. BLNQ Par- supported by the Dutch Postcode
Teams could participate in two First place went to “Vreemde Vo- ticipant from Hillside Bonaire Lottery.q