A New Year, A New Chapter: A Father’s Reflections on Letting Go
January always feels like a fresh start, a chance to recalibrate and reflect on where we’re headed. For my family, this year began with a poignant milestone: helping my son…
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Aruba Elections 2024: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
The 2024 parliamentary elections in Aruba provide valuable insights into the island’s political stability and governance. Understanding Aruba’s electoral system and constitutional framework is key for foreign investors to explore…
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Rushed and Risky: Don’t Change the Minimum Wage Now!!!
The government’s recent decision to raise the minimum wage for 2025 and a proposal to introduce stricter working hour regulations represent a significant shift in Aruba’s labor policy. While these…
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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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Moving Forward: A Simpler Path to New Beginnings
In 2024, the number of marriages in Aruba hovered just over 400, while the number of divorces was slightly under 400—a statistic that underscores how closely these two milestones are…
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Red Cross Aruba: Compassion and Community in Action
Yesterday, Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, the Red Cross Aruba brought the community together for a lively and heartfelt fundraising event at MVC Eagle Beach and Tulip Restaurant. “Riding for the…
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The Power of Empathy in the Court of First Instance of Aruba
This week, I appeared in the Court of First Instance of Aruba for a divorce case. It was quite different from my usual work in corporate law and finance, but…
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Solar Energy in Aruba: Missing the Green Wave
Over a decade ago, Aruba moved toward renewable energy by allowing homes and businesses to install solar panels and connect them to the national grid. Elmar, the island’s utility company,…
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Marine Pollution in Malmok? The Potential Eco Violation by Vessel Balder
The Landsverordening Voorkoming Verontreiniging Door Schepen (1993) is a piece of legislation in Aruba, aimed at preventing marine pollution from ships. This law enforces regulations that align with international agreements,…
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Minister Glenbert Croes Arrested in Portulaca Investigation: Unusual Detention Raises Concerns
In a significant development today, October 8, 2024, Minister of Labor, Energy, and Integration Glenbert Croes was arrested as part of the ongoing Portulaca investigation. According to a press release…
