Part II: Ennia’s Billion-Guilder Breakdown
An earlier court ruling reveals how oversight failed long before the headlines – offering lessons still unlearned. When institutions fail, the conversation often starts with money – how much was…
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Governance Without Guardrails: The Ennia Judgment
A case study in how informal culture, unchecked authority, and absent oversight led to nearly four million in unauthorized payouts—and what the court did about it. The following case concerns…
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“40 Jaar Status Aparte”: A Collective Reflection on Aruba’s Autonomy
Autonomy isn’t a destination — it’s an ongoing act of responsibility, dialogue, and renewal. In January 2026, Aruba will mark a profound milestone: forty years since achieving Status Aparte. It’s…
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Saving the IJI: My Stand for Justice Across the Dutch Kingdom
This is Serious To my dear colleagues in law, government, finance, and public service — and to everyone who believes that justice should be accessible across borders: The Internationaal Juridisch…
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Sign the Deal or Pay the Price: Aruba’s Last Chance to Save Its Economy
Rising debt costs, a shrinking surplus, and missed opportunities have left Aruba with one option: act now or face a deeper crisis. Aruba’s Financial Time Bomb: From Warnings to Reality…
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UTV Convoys: Clarity Is One Thing, Enforcement Is Another
🚨 One UTV accident every 10 days. One young boy permanently injured. And still—silence from too many who profit from the chaos.
When I asked the Chief of Police whether UTV operators were authorized to control traffic, he gave the only correct answer: No.
But clarity without action is just noise.
In this week’s column, I go deeper—sharing a chilling letter from hospital staff, exposing the real toll of UTV-related accidents, and calling out those who think the rules don’t apply to them as long as the cash keeps flowing.
To the operators: Public order isn’t a buffet. You don’t get to pick and choose.
To our lawmakers: If the fines don’t work—raise them.
To all of us: This is not just a safety issue. It’s a matter of fairness.
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When Integrity Becomes Delay: The Screening Law, the Case of Mike de Meza, and the Danger of Politicizing Process
WHEN INTEGRITY BECOMES DELAY
What the case of senator/candidate minister Mike Meza reveals about our screening law — and the fine line between due process and political obstruction.Aruba’s Ministerial Integrity Ordinance was enacted to ensure transparency and accountability in government. But when delays mount — and leadership goes quiet — we have to ask: is the process still serving we the people?
In this week’s column, I explore:
✅ What the screening law actually requires
✅ The difference between administrative delay and political inaction
✅ The role of tax authorities, SVB, and the formateurs
✅ Why government departments must not become political actors
✅ And why silence is not leadership — it’s failure🗣️ Mike de Meza says he feels wronged.
Whether you agree or not, the people deserve answers. And the law deserves to be applied — not politicized.
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Sevinger’s Shadow Grows: What the Court’s Money Trail Reveals
Earlier, I wrote about the corruption case against Benny “Avestruz” Sevinger, comparing it to the Dutch trial of Richard de Mos. That piece focused on legal nuance, evidence, and outcomes….
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When Trees Cross the Line: What Every Homeowner and Realtor Should Know
A recent appellate court ruling in Aruba has drawn a firm legal boundary – literally – on one of the most common neighborhood issues: trees planted too close to the…
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Turning the Corner: Signs of Hope in Aruba’s New Government
When I wrote on January 20th, 2025 about the need for a leaner, more accountable government, I wasn’t just throwing out ideas – I was responding to a moment. Aruba’s…
