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…
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pODCAST: Overtourism vs. Overtouristification: Where Do Aruba, Curacao & Bonaire Stand?
In this episode of The Lincoln Gomez Podcast, we dive into the evolving impact of tourism on small island nations — particularly Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire. What’s the difference between overtourism…
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PODCAST: Trinity: From Sci-Fi Warrior to Real-World Healers
🎙️ New Podcast Episode Just Dropped! From #TheMatrix to the heart of Aruba – this week’s episode explores the powerful story of Trinity Quality Care Services, the vision of #ICU…
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Trinity: From Sci-Fi Warrior to Real-World Healers
Trinity. That name might first remind you of the black-clad warrior from The Matrix – played by Carrie-Anne Moss – a woman who defied the system, fought for freedom, and…
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Overtourism vs. Overtouristification: Where Does Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire Stand?
Tourism has long been the lifeblood of Aruba’s economy, bringing prosperity, job opportunities, and international recognition. However, as the industry continues to grow, it’s essential to ask: Are we experiencing…
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Aruba’s Economic Outlook: Navigating Growth Amid Rising Debt and Trade Challenges
Aruba’s economy continues to grow, but emerging challenges such as increasing debt costs, global trade tensions, and inefficient government spending pose significant risks. The Centrale Bank van Aruba (CBA) has…
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Een ode aan “onze” Sigrid Torres – een vrouw achter Justitie
Sommige mensen werken voor Justitie. Anderen zijn Justitie. Sigrid Torres behoort zonder twijfel tot die laatste categorie. Ze heeft misschien nooit een toespraak gehouden bij de installatie of het afscheid…
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Aruba’s Economy: A Ticking Time Bomb
The latest financial update from the Aruba Financial Supervision Board (CAft) may seem promising at first glance, but let’s be clear—I have no reason to be optimistic. Quite the opposite….
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Aruba’s Taxi Reform: Learning from Curaçao and Ending Artificial Market Caps
In my recent column, “Aruba Taxi Reform: Essential Fixes and the 2024 Ministerial Decree”, I outlined critical changes needed to modernize Aruba’s taxi industry. While Aruba has the Aruba Fair…
