AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWages and Living Costs: A Dutch economist says Aruba can afford a gradual minimum-wage increase to help close the gap between earnings and basic living costs. Unions say workers are struggling, while ministers stress the need to weigh higher pay against costs for businesses. Tourism Strategy: The financial supervision board urges the government to set a clear tourism policy and build it into budgets and investment plans. Visitor growth is leveling off as labor, utilities, traffic and housing face pressure. Talent and Hiring: FRED Expo connected Aruban employers with professionals and students in the Netherlands, but housing, salaries and living costs remain key hurdles to bringing talent home. AF&BA is also organizing a virtual job fair to match job seekers with local employers. Business and Tourism: Aruba has issued 259 new business permits, while proposed vacation-rental rules aim to set quality standards. Local tour operators and government have also made progress on a protocol for responsible use of existing dirt roads.
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