AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTourism Strategy: Aruba’s Tourism Master Plan 2026–2031 is moving toward finalization after a Sept. 9–11 national dialogue with A.T.A., APA, AHATA, ATSA, educators and environmental leaders to align policy with tourism capacity and execution. Healthcare & Waste Management: Aruba is dealing with a medical waste backlog of about 400,000 kg, with AWSS investing in facilities, buying a mobile unit, and planning system modernization to restore safe processing. Energy Transition: WEB Aruba launched the 35 MW / 70 MWh BESS II battery storage project (partner Wärtsilä), aiming to boost wind/solar use and strengthen grid reliability by 2028. Cost of Living & Wages: CBS data shows a widening gap: a single minimum-wage earner faces a monthly shortfall of Afl. 690 (subsistence level Afl. 2,697), while the minimum wage remains Afl. 2,007. Connectivity & Digital Infrastructure: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development phase, with a western leg serving Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire and a target service date by end-2029. Service Quality: A.T.A. and the Aruba Excellence Foundation renewed support for the Aruba Certification Program, updating training for tourism service excellence. Creative Industry: Prime Minister Mike Eman visited Design Academy, highlighting how local design can feed authentic tourism products and help diversify the economy.
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