AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoKingdom Relations: Prime Minister Mike Eman attended his final meeting of the Kingdom Council of Ministers, urging stronger cooperation among Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the Netherlands. His departure also closes a five-generation chapter of Eman family political influence. Public Finances: Aruba reported a provisional Afl. 261 million government surplus for the first half of 2026; the wider public sector’s provisional surplus was Afl. 412 million. Social Policy: The government has proposed a monthly Afl. 500 allowance for parents of children with disabilities. Parliament must approve the measure before payments can begin, potentially in January 2027. Telecommunications: Minister René Herdé says Aruba is assessing Starlink’s proposal against local needs and SETAR’s services. No decision has been made on the company’s entry.
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