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. Post Aruba was privatised on 1 September 2005, having previously been in public ownership. Retrieved 20 February 2010.

History

The first mail delivered to Aruba came on boats originating from

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. Mail arrived at the island's main port in Oranjestad from where it was collected by the inhabitants. In 1892 the Governor of Aruba was given the title of Director of Post and tasked with the responsibility of delivering the mail. The first official post office was in ''Plaza Daniel Leo'' but moved to ''J.E. Irausquin plein # 9'' in 1958. The building was designed by the Manager of the Department of Public Services, A.A. van Ammers.

Stamp issues

Post Aruba is responsible for the Aruba stamp issuing programme and Aruba has had its own stamps since obtaining internal autonomy in 1986. Commemorative and

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s are issued as well as a range of

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s for use on official documents.

Postal services

A range of services are offered including letter post, parcels, express,

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and post office boxes.

Post offices in Aruba

*Oranjestad *San Nicolas *Sta. Cruz

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