GOV·2025·265
Governance Without Guardrails: The Ennia Judgment
18 May 2025
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
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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KGD·2025·264
“40 Jaar Status Aparte”: A Collective Reflection on Aruba’s Autonomy
11 May 2025
Autonomy isn’t a destination — it’s an ongoing act of responsibility, dialogue, and renewal. In January 2026, Aruba will mark a profound milestone: forty y
KGD·2025·263
Saving the IJI: My Stand for Justice Across the Dutch Kingdom
4 May 2025
This is Serious To my dear colleagues in law, government, finance, and public service — and to everyone who believes that justice should be accessible acro
ECO·2025·262
Sign the Deal or Pay the Price: Aruba’s Last Chance to Save Its Economy
28 April 2025
Rising debt costs, a shrinking surplus, and missed opportunities have left Aruba with one option: act now or face a deeper crisis. Aruba’s Financial Time B
SOC·2025·261
UTV Convoys: Clarity Is One Thing, Enforcement Is Another
21 April 2025
Earlier this month, I wrote an open letter to the Chief of Police: Are UTV operators authorized to direct traffic? What we’ve all witnessed—convoys stoppin
COR·2025·260
When Integrity Becomes Delay: The Screening Law, the Case of Mike de Meza, and the Danger of Politicizing Process
14 April 2025
Since January 1, 2022, Aruba has had a law in place to safeguard the integrity of individuals nominated for ministerial office. The National Ordinance on t
JUS·2025·259
Sevinger’s Shadow Grows: What the Court’s Money Trail Reveals
7 April 2025
Earlier, I wrote about the corruption case against Benny “Avestruz” Sevinger, comparing it to the Dutch trial of Richard de Mos. That piece focused on lega
JUS·2025·258
When Trees Cross the Line: What Every Homeowner and Realtor Should Know
4 April 2025
A recent appellate court ruling in Aruba has drawn a firm legal boundary - literally - on one of the most common neighborhood issues: trees planted too clo
GOV·2025·257
Turning the Corner: Signs of Hope in Aruba’s New Government
2 April 2025
When I wrote on January 20th, 2025 about the need for a leaner, more
SOC·2025·256
PODCAST: Trinity: From Sci-Fi Warrior to Real-World Healers
25 March 2025
🎙️ New Podcast Episode Just Dropped! From TheMatrix to the heart of Aruba - this week’s episode explores the powerful story of Trinity Quality Care Service