AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealth & Seniors: Minister Wyatt-Ras visited Club Kibrahacha’s Summer Camp for seniors, stressing Aruba’s push for active, dignified aging and stronger community participation. Ombudsman Access: The Ombudsman launched “Ombudsman in the neighborhood,” bringing complaint services to local sites across Aruba starting Aug. 13 (Paradera) through Sept. 10 (San Nicolas). Tourism Governance Debate: MEP Evelyn Wever-Croes renewed calls for a serious tourism future discussion, criticizing how waste-management contracting was handled under the tourism portfolio and urging clearer responsibility. Waste & Rule of Law: Parliamentarian Eduard Pieters argued Aruba’s container approach treats symptoms, not the cause, and pressed the government on whether it followed the law—especially in the ATA/Ecotech waste contract controversy. Public Safety Oversight: Pieters also highlighted that police bodycams/dashcams—approved unanimously by Parliament—still haven’t been implemented, blaming missing political will. Fuel Price Relief: Government continues monitoring international fuel prices after setting aside about Afl. 10 million to cushion gasoline increases. Local Development: San Nicolas is set for a “Forum on the Future of San Nicolas” to present a five-year development vision and plan. International Links: PM Eman met Peru’s Independence Day Foundation, underscoring ties boosted by direct Lima–Aruba flights.
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