AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNorth Coast debate: Former minister Otmar Oduber is challenging a general ban on UTVs and ATVs, saying the Government must “show the law” and can’t stop governing just by pointing to ROPV—while also arguing Aruba’s real issue isn’t over-tourism, but under-development. Hospital pressure: The Aruban Bond of Employees in Nursing Institutions (ABV) says Horacio Oduber Hospital is in an emergency, citing a recurring deficit and dialysis department concerns, and is urging Minister Wyatt-Ras to intervene now. Clean sport push: COA and ARUNADO wrapped up the 2026 Anti-Doping Conference, training athletes and sports professionals on supplements, the WADA list, and therapeutic exemptions. Economy outlook: Aruba’s growth is expected to keep expanding but slow—Centrale Bank forecasts 3.7% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027—alongside rising labor needs and shifting tourism spending patterns. Tourism accommodation shift: Alternative stays (including short-term rentals) hit 39.1% of visitor nights in 2025, up from 36.7%, signaling a changing tourism landscape. Curaçao Kingdom talks: Curaçao’s Parliament is demanding consultation before the Kingdom speaks internationally and is set to decide on extending reform cooperation beyond March 2027.
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