AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAruba Fuel Shock: Aruba’s Department of Economic Affairs confirmed a sharp rise in retail fuel prices starting Aug. 12, with premium unleaded up to 290.9 cents/liter and diesel to 286.3 cents/liter—pushing typical fill-ups and monthly budgets higher. San Nicolas Push: The government introduced new tax incentives to spur property owners and businesses to invest in San Nicolas, aiming to kick-start renovations and redevelopment, including plans tied to the former refinery site. Trade & Investment Outreach: Aruba is set to participate in HUB Cámara Santo Domingo 2026 (Sept. 9-10) to deepen commercial ties with the Dominican Republic and diversify import sources. Governance Under Scrutiny: Parliamentarian Eduard Pieters renewed his attack on the gap between government claims of growth and what people feel day to day, questioning stalled city-center plans and the lack of concrete action. De Meza Case Update: Prime Minister Mike Eman said he sees no immediate threat to the coalition after the Public Prosecutor’s Office settlement clearing Mike de Meza to become a minister—while tensions within AVP and between de Meza and Eman remain. Cultural Heritage: Restoration work on the Willem III Tower at Fort Zoutman is progressing, with added repair needs to the exterior ring beam but an expected completion window between late October and late November.
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