Not all palapas or beach chairs are created equally?
Lately there has been a lot of chatter regarding the legal status of palapa’s, beach chairs and the use of our public beaches. Not all, if not most of what…
Stinky, stinky, and now costly sewage
Thank you!! Happy New Year to you and yours. First, thank you for your readership and patronage for the past two years. I appreciate every “like” you give, every comment…
Alpha Sky has been added to the 83bis Agreement between Kazakhstan & Aruba
The Registry of Aruba announced recently that Alpha Sky has been added to the 83bis Agreement between Kazakhstan & Aruba. This important development strengthens the international cooperation between the Civil…
Tur palapa te mescos? Mi’n sa….
Na beach tin dos tipo di palapa segun mi. Uno ta esna cu e hotelnan ta paga precario na gobierno pa asina por uza tereno di gobierno o sea probiedad…
Death & Taxes: Stop The Unlawful Inheritance Tax Collection
In the realm of taxation, few things are as certain as the inevitability of death and taxes. Yet, what happens when these two certainties collide in a legal quagmire? Aruba’s…
Understanding the Impact of Minimum Wage Increases: 2023 and 2024
The Minister of Labor has announced a minimum wage increase for 2024. This announcement closely follows my column/newsletter from December 2022, which highlighted the wage hike set for 2023. My…
Court Revokes Hindrance Permit for Waste Incinerator in Parkietenbos
In a recent legal battle that signifies a monumental victory for environmental preservation and the engaged citizens of Parkietenbos, Mrs. Anouk Balentina, a jurist, resident of the affected area, and…
‘Good Employment Practice’ in the Context of (End of Year) Bonuses
In Aruba employment law, the principle of ‘good employment practice’ ( “goed werkgeverschap“) is a fundamental concept. This principle is codified in Article 7:611 of the Aruba Civil Code (Burgerlijk…
UNION PROTESTER SENTENCED FOR TRESPASSING
n a 2022 Supreme Court case, the defense argued on behalf of the accused, who had been convicted of trespassing on a building during a demonstration. They claimed the prosecution…
Questionable Unions: Their Role and Relevance in Today’s WorkforceQuestionable Unions:
Introduction The landscape of labor unions in the Dutch Kingdom is transforming significantly. With union participation in the Netherlands at its lowest since 1963, there’s an increasing disconnect between the…
