STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH
Nelson Oduber took over as Prime Minister following a landslide victory for his People's Electoral Movement Party (MEP) at the polls in September last year. The MEP won 12 out of 21 Parliamentary seats making it the first single political party to take control of the island since the early 1980s.
Why should U.S. investors come to Aruba as opposed to any other Caribbean island?
We have a lot of American investors already on the island. We are associated with the European Union through being part of the Dutch Kingdom. That relationship is important. We can introduce ourselves easily in the European market. Our good relations wit
h the U.S. (not anymore...more and more politicans are starting to have second thoughts and might stab you in the back.) and the EU give us the capacity to act as a bridge of markets. (A free bridge with no mean troll where you can smuggle in drugs and send them to Europe and the Netherlands.) We speak their languages—the whole administration of the private sector is conducted in English. (Isn't that funny...when the FBI were allowed in the interrogation of Joran, they only spoke in Dutch on purpose.) We have good infrastructure, water, electricity, airport and telecommunications, and our education is very high level. (I won't even GO THERE. Maybe your sense of education is some crappy community college where they teach the locals how to serve tables, work in the hotels, clean hotel rooms, provide entertainment, and the 'art of bartending' where you get the inside tips of how to slip drugs in women's drinks when they aren't looking.)
It is important for a country to have political stability if it is to attract investors. Aruba is very safe and stable. We are the only party in the history of Aruba that ever won a majority
without a coalition. Investments are secure here. (of course they are! Because most of the investiments are done illegally.) We have supervision of our financial sector (In other words, no checks and balances.) and we can use the Dutch supreme court. Our relationship with the Dutch is crucial. They guarantee our financial system and human rights. (The Dutch guarantee your human rights? What are you their little bitches? Better kiss up to that Queen to get off her ass and save your island if they are the ones responsible for your human rights and financial system!) Both international and local investors are well treated here. You can bring your money in and take it out of the country without any problems. (Same with drugs and kidnapped women brought into human trafficking.) Integrity is a key factor. (Didn't Nixon say something like that at one point?) We have been working on this with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Integrity is what the world is looking for and this is what we offer. (Wow...what a bad campaign. It's like going to Saxs Fifth Avenue and getting Walmart clothes with the high prices.)
What kind of foreign investment is Aruba looking for?
We are working to improve the service and quality that we offer—this is the direction we are going in now. We are looking for investors for premium hotels in the private sector. We want to invest more in our communications, airport and service industry. We recently took a $100 million investment commitment. Announcing investment like that is great, it inspires confidence. Last week I had investors interested in Aruba from Hong Kong. This is impressive. They see the potential in Aruba. They want to come with a different concept of tourism.
Why should U.S. investors come to Aruba as opposed to any other Caribbean island?
h the U.S. (not anymore...more and more politicans are starting to have second thoughts and might stab you in the back.) and the EU give us the capacity to act as a bridge of markets. (A free bridge with no mean troll where you can smuggle in drugs and send them to Europe and the Netherlands.) We speak their languages—the whole administration of the private sector is conducted in English. (Isn't that funny...when the FBI were allowed in the interrogation of Joran, they only spoke in Dutch on purpose.) We have good infrastructure, water, electricity, airport and telecommunications, and our education is very high level. (I won't even GO THERE. Maybe your sense of education is some crappy community college where they teach the locals how to serve tables, work in the hotels, clean hotel rooms, provide entertainment, and the 'art of bartending' where you get the inside tips of how to slip drugs in women's drinks when they aren't looking.) Is Aruba a safe destination for foreign investment?
It is important for a country to have political stability if it is to attract investors. Aruba is very safe and stable. We are the only party in the history of Aruba that ever won a majority
without a coalition. Investments are secure here. (of course they are! Because most of the investiments are done illegally.) We have supervision of our financial sector (In other words, no checks and balances.) and we can use the Dutch supreme court. Our relationship with the Dutch is crucial. They guarantee our financial system and human rights. (The Dutch guarantee your human rights? What are you their little bitches? Better kiss up to that Queen to get off her ass and save your island if they are the ones responsible for your human rights and financial system!) Both international and local investors are well treated here. You can bring your money in and take it out of the country without any problems. (Same with drugs and kidnapped women brought into human trafficking.) Integrity is a key factor. (Didn't Nixon say something like that at one point?) We have been working on this with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Integrity is what the world is looking for and this is what we offer. (Wow...what a bad campaign. It's like going to Saxs Fifth Avenue and getting Walmart clothes with the high prices.)
Here's the kicker...
How important is tourism and what is being done to develop the sector?
Tourism is the most important pillar of Aruba’s economy. We have to work with the private sector, to promote and market Aruba. We have to differentiate ourselves from the other Caribbean islands. (New ad for Aruba--"Every Night is Ladies' Night, Drinks on Us!) We have to work on our identity, culture and heritage
. Arikok park, archaeological sites, marine biodiversity, art and culture are all important. We need to show our tourists things other than the sea, sun and beaches of Aruba. (Like Carlos & Charlies) We will have a new golf course and we are looking for new investment to create something like Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco to enhance the area and attract other businesses to the island. We want to stress safety. We are a good product as a tourist destination because of our relations with the United States (fast forward to 2006...don't think so!), the Latin American and Caribbean region and the Dutch Kingdom. All these create a perfect combination on a small island with (not so) happy people. Investors and tourists need to know this.
. Arikok park, archaeological sites, marine biodiversity, art and culture are all important. We need to show our tourists things other than the sea, sun and beaches of Aruba. (Like Carlos & Charlies) We will have a new golf course and we are looking for new investment to create something like Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco to enhance the area and attract other businesses to the island. We want to stress safety. We are a good product as a tourist destination because of our relations with the United States (fast forward to 2006...don't think so!), the Latin American and Caribbean region and the Dutch Kingdom. All these create a perfect combination on a small island with (not so) happy people. Investors and tourists need to know this.But remember..."what happens in Aruba, Stays in Aruba!"
Including sexually assaulted or murdered women!
Including sexually assaulted or murdered women!
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We speak their languages—the whole administration of the private sector is conducted in English. (Isn't that funny...when the FBI were allowed in the interrogation of Joran, they only spoke in Dutch on purpose.)
Since when is LE part of the private sector....????!!!!
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