Kids Talent Show - "Un bista riba nos Estrellanan"
In 1955, Radio Hoyer introduced their first talent show "Un bista riba nos estrellasnan" where young children could sign up and show their talents. Here, some great artists like miss Hortance Sarmaat and miss Greta Martha were born.
Radio Hoyer 2 was founded
In 1959, Radio Hoyer 2 was founded as to give also the European inhabitants of Curaçao, music and news in Dutch and English on the 1500AM channel.
Horacio Hoyer founded "Bos di Boneiru" in Bonaire
In 1960, Horacio Hoyer decided to start a third radio station, this time on Bonaire. "Bos di Boneiru" was it was called, became the first radio station on the island. The whole team was flown over to Bonaire for the official opening.
Radio Hoyer started transmitting fully on solar energy
In 1984, after exactly 37 years after the founding of Radio Hoyer, the station also started transmitting on the FM channels. This was done in a very special way, as Radio Hoyer started transmitting as the first commercial station in the world, solely on solar energy. That was the moment when our slogan "E Solo di Pueblo" was born.
Award "Solo di Oro" was introduced
In 1984, the team of Radio Hoyer also introduced the "Solo di Oro" award to grant to persons or companies who have accomplished great things during the year. Also three "Rayonan di Solo" prizes were given to stimulate people and organizations who were on the right track with their jobs and activities.
Radio Hoyer got the exclusive rights to transmit "Grand Prix Curaçao"
In 1985, Radio Hoyer got the exclusive rights to transmit the Grand Prix Curaçao. A grand event where Radio Hoyer's team reported from different areas around the circuit and provided a spectacular transmission.
The Pietermaai square was officially named "Plasa Horacio Hoyer"
In 1995, the Pietermaai Square was officially named "Plasa Horacio Hoyer".
Radio Hoyer turns 50 years
In 2004 Radio Hoyer celebrated bringing 50 years of music and informational and educational programs to the public.
Radio Hoyer turns 60 years
In 2014 Radio Hoyer turned 60 and we celebrated that in a big way on Plasa Horacio Hoyer with the people of Curaçao with music and cultural activities.
