To My Loyal Readers: A Heartfelt Thank You
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…
Aruba Elections 2024: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
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…
Eerlijke Concurrentie in de Telecommarkt van Aruba: Een Langverwachte Doorbraak?
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…
A Wake-Up Call for Aruba’s Telecom Market: Time for Fair Competition
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…
Rushed and Risky: Don’t Change the Minimum Wage Now!!!
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…
Regen, Overstromingen en Politieke Kool-Aid: Een Storm van Wanbeheer
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…
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Rain, Floods, and Political Kool-Aid: A Storm of Mismanagement
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…
Moving Forward: A Simpler Path to New Beginnings
In 2024, the number of marriages in Aruba hovered just over 400, while the number of divorces was slightly under 400—a statistic that underscores how closely these two milestones are…
The Never-Ending Sewage Saga in Aruba: Government Accountability and the Fight for Resolution
The ongoing sewage crisis at the RWZI Bubali Plas facility in Aruba continues to grow more complicated, with no clear resolution in sight. On Friday, November 8th, 2024, at 08:30,…
Red Cross Aruba: Compassion and Community in Action
Yesterday, Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, the Red Cross Aruba brought the community together for a lively and heartfelt fundraising event at MVC Eagle Beach and Tulip Restaurant. “Riding for the…
