Part II “One Stinky Island”: Free sewage or a business case?
Introduction: Last week, I wrote a Stinky Column. This one ay stink as well. The column discussed a rather significant sewage disposal problem that we are facing. One of the…
Part I “One Stinky Island”: The Battle of the Stench
“One Stinky Island”: The Battle of the Stench This week’s column stinks!! TripAdvisor ranked Eagle Beach as the top beach in the world earlier this year. Everybody in the government…
Got Balls? Take Charge Men’s Health Matters.
Introduction: This week let’s discuss something hidden in plain view for too long. It’s about time we shed some light on an issue that has had men uncomfortable in their…
Aruba’s Housing Crisis III: Ensuring locals are not left behind
Aruba’s Housing Crisis III: Ensuring locals are not left behind I have previously written two columns on Aruba’s housing crisis. “Aruba’s Housing Crisis: Why Foreign Investors and Vacation Rentals are…
Aruba’s Housing Crisis II: Airbnb-type Owners & Abuse of Policies and Subsidized Rates
In my previous column, I discussed how foreign-owned condominiums and homes used for Airbnb-type businesses drive up housing prices for locals in Aruba. Now, I want to address another concerning…
Aruba’s Housing Crisis: Why Foreign Investors and Vacation Rentals are Driving Prices Up for Locals
Aruba’s Housing Crisis: Why Foreign Investors and Vacation Rentals are Driving Prices Up for Locals We all know that Aruba is a beautiful island nation with a thriving tourism industry that…
E por bay subi: Comerciante waak bo budget di overtime
19 di December 2022 Siman cu a pasa gobierno a anuncia cu e sueldo mínimo lo subi entrante 1 di Januari 2023 cu 4.3%. Mi tin e impresion cu pa…
Interesting article on aircraft importation in the EU
As some will know, European Union (EU) aircraft importations have been the basis of an ongoing discussion at EU level for a long time now. After the changes made to…
THE WORLD AIRCRAFT REPOSSESSION INDEX 2017 CONFIRMS THAT ARUBA IS (AGAIN) THE LEADING ‘REGISTRY OF CHOICE’
The first edition of the World Aircraft Repossession Index, including 57 important jurisdictions worldwide, was published for the first time on October, 30th, 2015. The second edition was published in…
Transfer of business operations in Aruba or not? The Court provides (needed) clarity.
This Spijkers v Gebroeders Benedik Abbatoir CV, 1986 case has led to what is referred to in Europe as “Spijkers Criteria”. These are to be considered when it comes to deciding…
