AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTax & Governance: Parliamentarian Mike de Meza says the Tax Department (DIMP) “had all the documents,” describing a 2009 legal reorganization meant to end his commercial activity and keep companies at arm’s length, while he argues the current scrutiny is driven by “abuse of power.” Energy Costs: Aruba confirms a major fuel jump from Aug. 12—premium unleaded up to 290.9 cents/liter (+25.1), ULS diesel to 286.3 (+29.7), and kerosene to 256.6 (+19.4)—with household budgets feeling the hit. Business Climate: Aruba reports 242 permits for new businesses in the first half of 2026, with activity spanning real estate, construction/technical installations, food retail, e-commerce and more. Trade & Supply Chains: Aruba will join HUB Cámara Santo Domingo 2026 on Sept. 9–10 to build regional commercial ties and diversify import sources. Maritime Risk: A report flags “false flags” and fraudulent registries as a growing systemic shipping threat, noting Aruba-linked registry use among cases. Waste & Environment: Curaçao faces pressure over cruise-ship waste disposal at Malpais, raising capacity and hazardous-waste safeguards questions. Tech & Industry: BlueGPS publishes RTLS pricing, aiming to make location tech budgeting easier with published costs per square meter.
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