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AGP Executive Report

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Minimum Wage: Parliament approved an increase, while critics said the government pushed it through without genuine dialogue with businesses and the community. Trade and Investment: Finance Minister Geoffrey Wever is exploring a proposed trade corridor linking Venezuelan businesses with Aruba, potentially positioning the island as a hub for distribution and re-exports. Kingdom Funding: The Dutch government says no dedicated money has been reserved for its planned Caribbean Economic Growth Platform, prompting questions in Parliament about delivery of the initiative, which is intended to include Aruba. Permits and Planning: Aruba is developing a system to speed up building-plan approvals, as heavy rain has also exposed vulnerabilities in island housing.

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Nov. 12, 2026

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Political fallout widens in Nvidia spy scandal

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Owned By	John A. Chemaly Sr. through Caribbean Speed Printers N.V.
Year Founded	1990
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Kingdom Scholarship Program Boosts Student Exchanges but Falls Short of Reaching Caribbean Students

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Year Founded	2012
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Publication Location	Netherlands, Willemstad
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Dutch Government Admits No Funding Has Been Reserved for Caribbean Economic Growth Platform

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Nov. 13, 2026

Dutch and Aruban Ministers Visit Bucuti & Tara to Explore Sustainable Tourism Success

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Nov. 12, 2026

Things to Do in Aruba This Weekend: Markets, Music & Cultural Events

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Publication Location	Aruba, Oranjestad
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Nov. 12, 2026

Natalee Holloway case: Everything to know about Alabama high school graduate's disappearance and murder in Aruba as ‘Taken’ streams on Netflix

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Year Founded	1924
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Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	India, New Delhi
Owner Country	India

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Nov. 11, 2026

Aruba Airport Authority Welcomes Porter Airlines with New Nonstop Flights from Toronto and Ottawa

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Year Founded	2007
Website	english.24ora.com
Domain Registration Year	2005
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Publication Location	Aruba, Oranjestad
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Nov. 11, 2026

Minister Wever explores new trade opportunities between Aruba and Venezuela

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Year Founded	2007
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Publication Location	Aruba, Oranjestad
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