AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMinimum Wage: A Dutch economist says Aruba can afford a gradual minimum-wage increase to help close the gap between pay and basic living costs. But coalition partners remain divided: Prime Minister Mike Eman wants to proceed, while Finance Minister Geoffrey Wever says more calculations are needed. Tourism and the Budget: The financial supervision board is urging the government to decide what kind of tourism growth Aruba wants and reflect that choice in budgets, investment plans and taxes. Tourism remains the main growth engine, but labor, utilities and housing are under strain. Public Health: Parliament is pressing for a plan to address a midwife shortage, with the number serving the island potentially falling from four to three by September 2027. Environmental Oversight: Aruba Birdlife is asking ministers to clarify which UTV and ATV routes will stay open, the legal basis for restrictions and how they will be enforced.
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