A Snapshot Of: De Meza vs. the Tax Department
Earlier this week, I attended the court hearing in the case between candidate minister Mike de Meza and the Tax Department. Before it began, I was asking myself a fundamental…
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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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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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Reshaping Aruba’s Government: A Leaner, More Accountable Future
Aruba’s financial situation demands leadership, bold decisions, and a commitment to reform. The time for half-measures is over. With mounting debt and a bloated government structure, we need a smaller,…
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A Parting Gift: Bad Tax Policy
When Tax Policy Becomes a Parting Gift: How a 2025 Tax Change Undermined Its Own Goals”
What happens when political maneuvering takes precedence over fiscal responsibility? A recent tax policy shift in Aruba has wiped out a revenue stream introduced just two years ago, leaving many wondering if this was intentional sabotage or sheer shortsightedness. Dive into this week’s column to unpack the consequences and the questions left unanswered.
