Aruba’s financial situation demands leadership, bold decisions, and a commitment to reform. The time for half-measures is over. With mounting debt and a bloated government structure, we need a smaller,…
When Tax Policy Becomes a Parting Gift: How a 2025 Tax Change Undermined Its Own Goals”
What happens when political maneuvering takes precedence over fiscal responsibility? A recent tax policy shift in Aruba has wiped out a revenue stream introduced just two years ago, leaving many wondering if this was intentional sabotage or sheer shortsightedness. Dive into this week’s column to unpack the consequences and the questions left unanswered.
January always feels like a fresh start, a chance to recalibrate and reflect on where we’re headed. For my family, this year began with a poignant milestone: helping my son…
This week’s column isn’t about geopolitics, the environment, finance, or law. It’s not about a pressing issue or breaking news. No, this one is about you. It’s about the readers…
The 2024 parliamentary elections in Aruba provide valuable insights into the island’s political stability and governance. Understanding Aruba’s electoral system and constitutional framework is key for foreign investors to explore…
De Aruba Fair Trade Authority (AFTA) heeft een voorlopige beoordeling uitgebracht die de telecommarkt op Aruba mogelijk drastisch zou kunnen veranderen. Dit gebeurde naar aanleiding van een verzoek van de…
The Aruba Fair Trade Authority (AFTA) has issued a preliminary assessment that could reshape the island’s telecom landscape. This came after the Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications requested that…
The government’s recent decision to raise the minimum wage for 2025 and a proposal to introduce stricter working hour regulations represent a significant shift in Aruba’s labor policy. While these…
Vorige week was ons “One Happy Island” allesbehalve zonnig. Zware regenval zorgde voor chaos op Aruba: straten veranderden in rivieren, huizen en bedrijven overstroomden, en auto’s bleven achter in het…
Last week, our “One Happy Island” was anything but sunny. Torrential rain wreaked havoc across Aruba, turning streets into rivers, flooding homes and businesses, and leaving cars stranded. An example…
