Governance and public administration

Hoewel bij de totstandkoming van deze landsverordening de uiterste zorg is nagestreefd door de wetgever, kan voor de afwezigheid van eventuele drukfouten e

Most people who wish to work in Aruba will need to obtain a work permit from the DIMAS Department of Integration Management and Admission of Foreigners. Th

Introduction: Today we have a force that is a game changer. A force that influences the present and the future in ways that we had only imagined in the pas

YourFavoriteColumnist is fond of politics, not so fond of many politicians. As the countdown to the upcoming elections begins, it's becoming evident that t

Curioso ta cu cierto politiconan awor ta brasa e opinión di un político y un academico Hulandes. Riba su mes cada ken por kies pa sigui e pensamento di un

Un conoci a comparti cu mi e comunicado di prensa di un minister como su comentario riba e columa LEGAL cu e titulo: “6.9% Loan for Aruba, excessive? Aruba

Someone once said that you should avoid watching the process of making legislation and sausage. Once you have seen either, you will develop a dislike for b

During the week, I usually keep my “column senses” open to absorb information that can inspire my next column. Sometimes, it is one incident or occurrence.

Last Friday was World Telecom Day, and the state-owned and controlled telecommunications company, SETAR, spent good money in the media showcasing its bundl

As Aruba navigates the complexities of the global financial landscape, recent developments have brought to light both the strengths and vulnerabilities wit

Introduction Public trust in institutions is foundational to a functioning democracy. When these institutions, especially those like the Chamber of Commerc

This week, a few senators - certainly not the sharpest pencils in the box - introduced a draft bill to amend the constitution, seemingly driven by dissatis

The Mating Dance This week saw a significant political development as the Prime Minister tendered the resignation of her entire cabinet. This dramatic move

In a significant development today, October 8, 2024, Minister of Labor, Energy, and Integration Glenbert Croes was arrested as part of the ongoing Portulac

Aruba’s Parliament has passed a motion of no confidence against Minister of Education and Sports Endy Croes in a significant political development. This de

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

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, Novem

Last week, our “One Happy Island” was anything but sunny. Torrential rain wreaked havoc across Aruba, turning streets into rivers, flooding homes and busin

The 2024 parliamentary elections in Aruba provide valuable insights into the island’s political stability and governance. Understanding Aruba’s electoral s

To increase tax revenues, the government enacted a policy effective January 1, 2023, assigning a fictitious wage of 48,000 florins per year to all company

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 bl

The recent shift in how debit card transactions are processed in Aruba has sparked concern among local businesses, particularly those represented by Comerc

When I wrote on January 20th, 2025 about the need for a leaner, more

A case study in how informal culture, unchecked authority, and absent oversight led to nearly four million in unauthorized payouts—and what the court did a

An earlier court ruling reveals how oversight failed long before the headlines - offering lessons still unlearned. When institutions fail, the conversation

The recent ruling in De Meza v. Director of Taxation AUA202501405 & AUA202501407

When the state breaks its own rules in the name of security, no one is safe!! It was a busy week for the Court of First Instance of Aruba - and a consequen

Case : P-2024/00395 In public service, the boundary between personal comfort and public duty should be crystal clear. But as we’ve seen repeatedly in Aruba

It is rare for two court rulings, issued within weeks of each other, to tell the same story from opposite ends of the legal spectrum. One is civil. The oth

Back in May, I wrote about the Ennia judgment, a case that revealed how informal culture, unchecked authority, and absent oversight hollowed out governance

There are moments when power quietly slips past the boundaries of law, almost unnoticed, almost normal, and unless someone calls it out, it keeps slipping.

From its humble beginnings in 1991 to the challenges of today, the Aruba Bar Association continues to evolve with Aruba. When we talk about institutions th

Why Supervisory Boards Must Protect Their Decision-Making Record Every organisation believes it remembers its own history. Until it doesn’t. Somewhere alon

Every serious builder reaches a moment when preparation ends, and proof begins. For Riangelo de Cuba and Fluxion that mo

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