When the Rules Finally Catch Up
We have all seen them, scattered around left, right, and center. On the streets, across sidewalks, even in front of people’s homes. Those of us who walk or jog early…
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Proportionality, or the Lack of It
Last Friday afternoon, on my way home on Sasaki Boulevard, there was an accident. Traffic slowed down, people did what they were supposed to do, and the road was cleared….
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Community Issues Dutch-Aruba Relations Law and Policy Legal Analysis Public Administration Publication
40 Jaar Status Aparte
PRESS RELEASE – PERSBERICHT – COMMUNICADO DI PRENSA Commemorative volume 40 Years of Status Aparte The commemorative volume 40 Jaar Status Aparte: Tussen voortgaan en stilstaan has now been printed…
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The Ghost Employees of Aruba: When Willing Participation Isn’t Innocent
In a democracy, public trust is currency. And in small island nations like Aruba, where government institutions are both omnipresent and deeply personal, that currency can be spent quickly-and irresponsibly….
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The Last Flame: Lago, Memory, and the End of an Era
A Book That Sparked More Than Memory In 2008, Dr. Jorge R. Ridderstaat published The Lago Story, a powerful, underappreciated account of Aruba’s most important industrial institution. I picked up…
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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…
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Community Advocacy Community Issues Environmental Concerns Government Finance Public Sector Challenges Uncategorized Waste Management
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…
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Community Issues Corporate Governance Legal Insights Public Administration Public Sector Challenges Regulatory Updates
Rethinking Corporate Governance: A Shift in Perspective
A Change in Perspective on Corporate Governance in Aruba At first, I was highly skeptical of Aruba’s Code of Corporate Governance. Applying corporate-style governance to all government-funded organizations—even small ones—felt…
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Aruba’s Consumer Rights: Retailers and Banks Accountability
Consumer rights in Aruba have long been ignored. Despite clear legal protections, the public’s awareness remains low, giving retailers room to sidestep their obligations and take advantage of consumers. This…
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Community Advocacy Community Issues Court Decisions Environmental Concerns Law and Policy Legal Analysis Legal Insights
Embassy Suites’ Appellate Court Decision: A Phyrric Victory
By: Dr. Lincoln D. Gomez In the recent appellate court decision on Embassy Suites, there was a notable disparity between the governmental and the resort’s claims of victory and the…
