AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoYouth Sports & Regional Exchange: Sint Maarten is gearing up for the 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown (Oct 3–7), with 90+ young players from across the region, plus a new chance for top athletes to train in Tampa. Tourism Planning: Minister Wendrick Cicilia convened national dialogue sessions to refine Aruba’s Strategic Tourism Master Plan 2026–2031, focusing on capacity and turning vision into action. Culture & Identity: Cas di Cultura’s Vicky Arens wrapped up “REPAIR: Learning Cultural Justice from the ABC Islands,” spotlighting colonial heritage and cultural justice through a year of dialogue. Creative Economy: Prime Minister Mike Eman visited Design Academy, arguing design can help Aruba make more authentic products for tourism. Cost of Living: CBS data shows a widening gap for minimum-wage earners—one person still falls short by Afl. 690 per month in August. Service Standards: A.T.A. and the Aruba Excellence Foundation renewed support for the Aruba Certification Program to modernize training for tourism service excellence. Community Learning: Filomena College MAVO marked four years of its afterschool arts program, blending singing, dance, painting, 3D printing and fashion. Local Music: Aruba band Honeypot released “Toxic Love,” tackling toxic relationships with a new music video.
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