Writing

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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JUS·2026·317

Justice Doesn't Forget

25 July 2026

Justice is often criticized for moving too slowly. Court cases can take years to investigate, prosecute, and finally conclude. To many, the wheels of justi

SOC·2026·316

HOW A FAMILY TREE BECAME THE STORY OF AN ISLAND

14 June 2026

Recently, my son Gavin asked me a simple question. "Dad, where did our family come from?" At first, I thought the answer would be relatively easy to find.

ECO·2026·315

Protect Your Creativity, Own Your Future

7 June 2026

Last week, I had the privilege of serving as the keynote speaker at Rotaract Aruba’s YOU Inc. Seminar 2026 in San Nicolas. This year’s seminar focused on t

ECO·2026·314

The Book I Could Not Put Down

24 May 2026

The Conch Paradox: Rethinking Resilience. Earlier this week, I attended a book signing by Rendell de Kort

AVI·2026·313

Gibraltar’s Aircraft Registry Will Rock

18 May 2026

In previous articles, I wrote about Gibraltar’s entry into the aircraft registry world and why I believed the Rock possessed many of the ingredients necess

ECO·2026·312

Gibraltar’s Next Flight Path: "Zulu Delta"

10 May 2026

Why This Small Territory Could Become a Big Aviation Story On May 15th, 2026, I will be attending the Gibraltar Aircraft Registry Industry

ECO·2026·311

The Cyclical Nature of Airlines and Why Aruba Will Be Just Fine

3 May 2026

Over the weekend, headlines confirmed that Spirit Airlines has ceased operations on several routes, including its servic

COR·2026·310

When the Rules Finally Catch Up

26 april 2026

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

ECO·2026·309

Proportionality, or the Lack of It

19 April 2026

Last Friday afternoon, on my way home on Sasaki Boulevard, there was an accident. Traffic slowed down, people did what they were supposed to do, and the ro

JUS·2026·308

The End of the Road: When the Law Falls Silent

15 april 2026

A Brief Ruling, A Final Outcome On April 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of the Netherlands brought the criminal case known as "Averstuz" to a final conclusion