AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKingdom Funding: The Dutch government says it has reserved no money for its proposed Caribbean Economic Growth Platform, raising questions about a promised initiative intended to support Aruba and the other Dutch Caribbean islands. Minimum Wage: Aruba’s Parliament approved an increase amid criticism that the government had not meaningfully consulted businesses and the public. Trade Policy: Finance Minister Geoffrey Wever is exploring a proposed trade corridor with Venezuela that could use Aruba as a hub for product displays, distribution and re-exports; the proposal remains at an early stage. Education: A Kingdom scholarship program has increased student exchanges, but only 148 of 425 awards went to Caribbean students, despite 86% of its budget being reserved for them.
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