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A New Year, A New Chapter: A Father’s Reflections on Letting Go
5 January 2025
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 mileston
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SOC·2024·244
To My Loyal Readers: A Heartfelt Thank You
16 December 2024
This week’s column isn’t about geopolitics, the environment, finance, or law. It’s not about a pressing issue or breaking news. No, this one is about you.
ECO·2024·243
Aruba Elections 2024: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
9 December 2024
The 2024 parliamentary elections in Aruba provide valuable insights into the island’s political stability and governance. Understanding Aruba’s electoral s
COR·2024·242
Eerlijke Concurrentie in de Telecommarkt van Aruba: Een Langverwachte Doorbraak?
2 december 2024
De Aruba Fair Trade Authority AFTA heeft een voorlopige beoordeling uitgebracht die de telecommarkt op Aruba mogelijk drastisch zou kun
ECO·2024·241
A Wake-Up Call for Aruba’s Telecom Market: Time for Fair Competition
30 November 2024
The Aruba Fair Trade Authority AFTA has issued a preliminary assessment that could reshape the island’s telecom landscape. This came af
LAB·2024·240
Rushed and Risky: Don’t Change the Minimum Wage Now!!!
28 November 2024
The government’s recent decision to raise the minimum wage for 2025 and a proposal to introduce stricter working hour regulations represent a significant s
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Regen, Overstromingen en Politieke Kool-Aid: Een Storm van Wanbeheer
26 november 2024
Vorige week was ons “One Happy Island” allesbehalve zonnig. Zware regenval zorgde voor chaos op Aruba: straten veranderden in rivieren, huizen en bedrijven
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Rain, Floods, and Political Kool-Aid: A Storm of Mismanagement
25 November 2024
Last week, our “One Happy Island” was anything but sunny. Torrential rain wreaked havoc across Aruba, turning streets into rivers, flooding homes and busin
JUS·2024·237
Moving Forward: A Simpler Path to New Beginnings
18 November 2024
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 close
ENV·2024·236
The Never-Ending Sewage Saga in Aruba: Government Accountability and the Fight for Resolution
10 November 2024
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