AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoKingdom Relations: State Secretary Eric van der Burg visited Savaneta Marine Barracks with Prime Minister Mike Eman, learning about the Aruban military and meeting young people in a development program. Van der Burg has also voiced a long-term goal of treating Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten as equal partners in the Kingdom. Border Security: The Coast Guard intercepted a boat near Aruba carrying 24 Venezuelan men without immigration documents; police are investigating. Public Safety: Police chief Ramon Arnhem says traffic deaths have reached 13 this year and urged drivers to obey speed limits, put away phones and never drive impaired. Police: Six people, including three minors, were arrested in a Fiyostraat raid on suspected drug dealing; officers seized marijuana. Tourism & Infrastructure: Oranjestad’s new Balashi Beer Experience features 12 immersive scenes, while Aruba Airport Authority renewed ground-handling agreements with Swissport and GenAir. Youth Sport: Aruba’s U15 girls began their invitational tournament with a 1–0 win over Colombia; visiting BVI lost 8–0 to Suriname.
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