ECO·2025·249
Aruba’s Taxi Reform: Learning from Curaçao and Ending Artificial Market Caps
10 February 2025
In my recent column, “Aruba Taxi Reform: Essential Fixes and the 2024 Ministerial Decree”
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ECO·2025·248
Cards and Cents: The Challenges of Debit Card Fees in Aruba
27 January 2025
The recent shift in how debit card transactions are processed in Aruba has sparked concern among local businesses, particularly those represented by Comerc
GOV·2025·247
Reshaping Aruba’s Government: A Leaner, More Accountable Future
20 January 2025
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
GOV·2025·246
A Parting Gift: Bad Tax Policy
13 January 2025
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
SOC·2025·245
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
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