AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConsumer Protection: Aruba’s new Consumer Credit Regulation kicks in Aug. 1, setting a maximum 25% cap on interest and costs for consumer credit, giving borrowers a long-awaited legal limit. Parliament & Governance: MP Rocco Tjon is pressing for transparency after the LAR objection advisory advice was delivered July 10 but not shared or published, while questions also swirl around a private jet controversy involving Minister Gerlien Croes. Local Economy Enforcement: Minister Geoffrey Wever says supermarkets and minimarkets that ignore Aruba’s regulated basic basket prices will face fines, after inspectors find mismatches. Kingdom Cooperation (Digital): Curaçao and Aruba signed an MoU to speed up digital transformation in government services and education, including student records and data interoperability. Public Safety & Training: Justice Minister Arthur Dowers inspected renovations at the Edgar Joaquin “Watty” Vos Police Academy, aiming to finish before the school vacation ends. Heritage Preservation: Stichting Monumentenfonds Aruba officially took ownership of the historic Seroe Colorado Community Church, paving the way for long-term restoration planning. Community Action: Aruba will hold National Clean-Up Day on July 25, with island-wide volunteer clean-up locations under the “Aruba ta nos tur!” message.
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