COR·2024·209
Paying the Price: Are Chamber of Commerce Fees Crossing Legal Lines?
9 June 2024
Introduction Public institutions are the bedrock of a functioning society. They act as watchdogs for upholding laws, provide certain essential services, an
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Every column and essay in the register, newest first. Articles run from 2007; the wider record of published work runs from 1998.
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ECO·2024·208
Questions to the Chamber of Commerce Regarding: Online Access Fees for the Trade Registry & Past Charges
29 May 2024
According to article 19 of the Handelsregisterbesluit AB 1989 no. GT 87 and its subsequent amendments “Decree”, the specific fees mentioned pertain to the
GOV·2024·207
Aruba's Fiscal Challenges Continue: A Dutch Helping Hand Amidst Rising Concerns & Interest
27 May 2024
As Aruba navigates the complexities of the global financial landscape, recent developments have brought to light both the strengths and vulnerabilities wit
ECO·2024·206
CUA is asking: How fair is the Aruba Fair Trade Authority?
20 May 2024
Last Friday was World Telecom Day, and the state-owned and controlled telecommunications company, SETAR, spent good money in the media showcasing its bundl
SOC·2024·205
Christian Groups: No Representation Without Taxation!
12 May 2024
There has been a lot of debate surrounding the Same-Sex marriage case at the Supreme Court. The debate intensified last week when a bill was presented on t
GOV·2024·204
A 100 Million giveaway: good politics, bad governance
6 May 2024
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.
ENV·2024·203
Aruba's Inefficacy in Sewage and Waste Management
21 April 2024
Aruba is grappling with a significant but often overlooked problem: the ineffective management of its sewage and waste systems. Despite our reputation for
JUS·2024·202
Part 6 Sewage Crisis: One Resort in Court Confronting Aruba's Government Over Sewage Mismanagement
15 April 2024
Image: Antilliaans Dagblad I have written several articles
ENV·2024·201
Compilation of sewage articles
14 April 2024
Welcome to my blog series exploring the sewage crisis at the Bubali plas in Aruba and the RWZi plant. In "One Stinky Island" Part I, I delve into the origi
SOC·2024·200
It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there!
8 April 2024
YourFavorite Columnist Last weekend, most of us were at home celebrating Good Friday and the Easter weekend. I spent the whole weekend at home with my sons