When Escalation Becomes Fatal: A Decision, A Line Drawn, A Standard Set
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a moment that escalated beyond reason.A broken taillight. A decision to flee. More than twenty shots. A life lost. At the time, the…
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No Discounts Allowed:How the 2026 Workweek Reform Quietly Raised Labor Costs
Back in late 2024, I warned that the shift from a 45-hour to a 40-hour workweek was not going to be the neutral, technical adjustment the government made it out…
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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 De Meza Ruling: Legal & Constitutional Boundaries
The recent ruling in De Meza v. Director of Taxation (AUA202501405 & AUA202501407) offers more than a legal outcome – it clarifies how Aruba’s constitutional machinery balances legal process with…
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Not So Fast!!
What a 1.4 Million-Florin Tax Settlement Reveals About Oversight, Privilege, and Unfair Advantage When institutions fail publicly, it makes headlines. But when they fail quietly – when the guardrails are…
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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.
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The Never-Ending Sewage Saga in Aruba: Government Accountability and the Fight for Resolution
The ongoing sewage crisis at the RWZI Bubali Plas facility in Aruba continues to grow more complicated, with no clear resolution in sight. On Friday, November 8th, 2024, at 08:30,…
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Persistence in (Tax) Litigation Pays Off
Congratulations are in order for Bucuti Beach Hotel, Grant Thornton, and the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association (AHATA) following the recent tax court ruling in favor of Bucuti. The September…
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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…
