AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoHousing Policy: Minister Rene Herdé unveiled a new land-allocation policy aimed at expanding housing options with clearer, more flexible rules for homes and compact residential projects. Waste & Governance: Parliamentarians are pressing for answers on waste management spending and transparency, including questions about an ATA-linked Ecotech contract and whether ATA funds can legally cover waste processing. National Cleanup Mobilization: Aruba launched “National Day to Care for Aruba,” culminating July 25, with government, Ports Authority, Serlimar/CEDE Aruba, and community groups coordinating bins, enforcement, and neighborhood cleanups. Kingdom Relations & Autonomy: MPs criticized the Dutch State Secretary’s handling of changes to the COHO (HOFA) kingdom law, arguing secrecy undermines Aruba’s autonomy and demanding published details. Courts & Accountability: The Dutch Supreme Court rejected former Aruba Minister Plenipotentiary Guillfred Besaril’s appeal, leaving his prison sentence and repayment obligation in place. Tourism & Travel Links: Southwest announced new Caribbean routes including Saturday service to Aruba, and Aruba Tourism Authority honored long-time visitors at Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club.
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