AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPrivate Jet vs. Parliament: Aruba’s political heat stayed on Minister Gerlien Croes as MPs pressed for basic transparency—especially a receipt—after she faced renewed questions over a private-jet trip and alleged tender irregularities for school materials. Infrastructure Accountability: In the DOW 2026 budget fight, MP Endy Croes says the minister couldn’t explain where 18 million florins for roads went, while even AVP’s own motion called the budget “empty” of concrete projects after 400+ days. Waste Crisis Enforcement: Eduard Pieters doubled down on SERLIMAR’s waste plan, arguing Aruba has laws but not enforcement—and warning that removing bins from non-payers can fuel dumping. Education Under Strain: Pieters also flagged EPB’s deteriorating conditions and the long delay of a vocational education ordinance. Kingdom & Regional Moves: Dutch PM Rob Jetten’s Kingdom tour continues after a Bonaire allergic-reaction hospital stop, while the Netherlands faces backlash for not consulting Caribbean islands on a UN slavery vote. Aviation & Connectivity: Aruba Airport signed a strategic MOU with Schiphol and KLM, eyeing digital border facilitation and pre-clearance opportunities.
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