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As Wilhelminastraat continues to evolve, we’re excited to share the latest updates and progress with you. From restoration projects to community events, our news section provides a glimpse into the ongoing transformation of this historic street. Discover how Wilhelminastraat is preserving its rich heritage while embracing sustainable development and modernization. Join us on this journey as we celebrate the past, present, and future of downtown Oranjestad’s beloved Wilhelminastraat.
News & updates
Wilhelminastraat reopens to traffic
27 May, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Wilhelminastraat is open again for traffic. The renovation and partial beautification works of the area are progressing on time, and Minister Wever is pleased that today, Monday 27 May, the road could be reopened. These activities are part of the overall plan to revitalize Oranjestad.
Wilhelminastraat reopens to traffic
27 May, 2024
We are pleased to announce that Wilhelminastraat is open again for traffic. The renovation and partial beautification works of the area are progressing on time, and Minister Wever is pleased that today, Monday 27 May, the road could be reopened. These activities are part of the overall plan to revitalize Oranjestad.
Government is focusing on Wilhelminastraat which must become a Culinary Capital and has already set up this path
11 May, 2024.
There are several good restaurants in the area of Wilhelminastraat, and they did the renovation of Columbusstraat with Wilhelminastraat, built the new square and last week started with the second phase of the building and continued to invest in Wilhelminastraat.
Project embeyece Wilhelminastraat to be completed in 2025
29 April, 2024.
Elisa Chieh Chen, Communication Manager of the Department of Public Works (DOW), explained that the work that DOW is doing in Wilhelminastraat so far is going according to schedule. AE is a work that is going on where before it was Masy Fral. And it started about two weeks ago.
Project embeyece Wilhelminastraat to be completed in 2025
29 April, 2024.
Elisa Chieh Chen, Communication Manager of the Department of Public Works (DOW), explained that the work that DOW is doing in Wilhelminastraat so far is going according to schedule. AE is a work that is going on where before it was Masy Fral. And it started about two weeks ago.
Minister Geoffrey Wever announces continuation of revitalization work in Wilhelminastraat area
09 April, 2024.
During the period of renovation work, Wilhelminastraat will be partially closed. Minister Geoffrey Wever makes a special call for the cooperation of all those who transit this road, as well as for the traders, to facilitate the realization of these works that are important to revitalize the area.
Wilhelminastraat Group extends its gratitude to Minister Geoffrey Wever for efforts made to revitalize Playa
06 April, 2024.
Under the guidance of Minister Wever, Oranjestad has experienced a wave of investment projects and growth, particularly in areas such as Wilhelminastraat that are essential for the heritage, culture and prosperity of the city center.
Wilhelminastraat Group extends its gratitude to Minister Geoffrey Wever for efforts made to revitalize Playa
06 April, 2024.
Under the guidance of Minister Wever, Oranjestad has experienced a wave of investment projects and growth, particularly in areas such as Wilhelminastraat that are essential for the heritage, culture and prosperity of the city center.
Unveiling of Plaza Comercio in downtown Oranjestad
26 February, 2024, 6:30 pm
During the unveiling of Plaza Comercio located in Columbusstraat on February 20, a new tool was introduced that will act as a platform to promote Oranjestad as the “next best place” to experience here in Aruba. In this way all interested parties can be aware of what all Oranjestad has to offer.
28 February, 2024, 6:30 pm
On Tuesday, February 28, the Government of Aruba officially began the process of transforming the former Public Prosecutor’s Office (OM) building in Oranjestad into a student apartment complex, as part of various initiatives by the Government of Aruba to revitalize the center. in Oranjestad.
Process has begun to transform former prosecutor's office building into student apartments
28 February, 2024, 6:30 pm
On Tuesday, February 28, the Government of Aruba officially began the process of transforming the former Public Prosecutor’s Office (OM) building in Oranjestad into a student apartment complex, as part of various initiatives by the Government of Aruba to revitalize the center. in Oranjestad.
Monument funds: Cas Veneranda back soon in its glory
14 March, 2024, 3:30 pm
Tuesday, March 12, Stichting Monumentenfonds Aruba (SMFA) in the presence of Minister of Economy, Communication and Sustainable Development, Geoffrey Wever and Minister of Finance and Culture, mr. Xiomara Maduro, project partners and other guests officially kicked off the restoration project of Cas Veneranda.
Minister Dangui Oduber: Opening of Plaza Comercio destined to recreate and revitalize Oranjestad back
21 February, 2024, 6:30 pm
Tuesday afternoon Minister of Tourism and Public Health Dangui Oduber was present at the unveiling and official naming of the new square for Oranjestad. A beautiful ceremony dedicated to revitalization and progress for Oranjestad in honor of Brenchi Arends and Angel Botta.
Minister Dangui Oduber: Opening of Plaza Comercio destined to recreate and revitalize Oranjestad back
21 February, 2024, 6:30 pm
Tuesday afternoon Minister of Tourism and Public Health Dangui Oduber was present at the unveiling and official naming of the new square for Oranjestad. A beautiful ceremony dedicated to revitalization and progress for Oranjestad in honor of Brenchi Arends and Angel Botta.
Restaurantion Cas Veneranda has started
21 April, 2023, 10:00 am
This week Stichting Monumentenfonds Aruba together with the Government of Aruba announced that it will begin with the restoration of Cas Veneranda
Anne Wistburg, director of Stichting Monumentenfonds Aruba, indicated that the work that will have to be done on this building is great. It was after a long time that the green light was given for this project. Now the process of selecting an architect will begin, to do the design. Monumentenfonds must also do its research what is hidden that is not yet known of the building, for example the color of paint, to see what was its original color. We will have to go downstairs, which for many years has been closed, we will have to open the building and do more research.
Then the design will be made and when it is available, it will have to go to public tender and execution. When everything is ready, the Department of Economic Affairs will be ready to start renting this building.
