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Aruba Parliament seeks Dutch explanation of Beatrix notes on Betico Croes
Aruba’s Parliament unanimously passed a motion asking the Netherlands to clarify 1983 notes by then Queen Beatrix about Betico Croes.
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Doran seeks ministers’ review of annual St. Martin Culture Week
MP Egbert J. Doran has asked ECYS and TEATT to assess an annual St. Martin Culture Week, including costs, funding and implementation.
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Peterson plans amendment to shift 80% of Parliament travel budget to school repairs
MP Raeyhon Peterson said on Wednesday 4 November he plans to direct 80% of Parliament’s travel budget to public-school repairs.
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Irion questions revenue collection and proposed fees in 2027 budget debate
MP Ardwell Irion questioned whether government is collecting debts from larger businesses before adding charges for residents.
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Wescot-Williams asks government for account of its progress
MP Sarah Wescot-Williams asked the Council of Ministers for a coordinated assessment of its record during the 2027 budget debate.
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Roseburg presents draft laws in 2027 budget debate
MP Sjamira Roseburg presented draft measures on electricity rates, room tax, temporary contracts and social protection on 4 November.
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Lacroes seeks joint revenue session during 2027 budget debate
MP Francisco Lacroes proposed a closed-door Parliament and government session to develop revenue measures and address financial pressures.
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De Weever calls for review of economic development responsibilities
MP Ludmila de Weever urged closer coordination between Finance and TEATT during the 2027 budget debate on 4 November.
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York questions 2027 budget plans, road funding and hospital readiness
MP Darryl York pressed ministers for timelines and details on relief measures, road funding, GEBE investments and hospital operations.
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Kotai calls for study of joint authority for airport and port
MP Viren Kotai asked government on Wednesday 4 November to assess a joint authority or holding structure for PJIA and Port St. Maarten.
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Kotai seeks answers on Setai permits and possible court action
MP Viren Kotai asked VROMI Minister Patrice Gumbs on Wednesday 4 November about Setai permit delays and possible legal action.
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Doran questions VROMI tender, road funding and Alegria permit talks
MP Egbert Doran raised questions in Parliament about a garbage tender, road funds, development permits and 2027 budget plans.
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Meyers proposes development tax and wider tax reform in budget debate
MP Franklin Meyers urged new revenue measures, including a development and environmental impact tax, during Parliament’s 2027 budget debate.
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MP questions 2027 support, health referral and borrowing plans
MP Veronica Jansen-Webster questioned VSA funding, medical referral timelines and proposed borrowing during the 2027 budget debate.
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Minister seeks review of US preclearance plan for Princess Juliana airport
TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten asked Parliament to reconsider a 2018 US preclearance concept estimated at US$82.6 million.
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Minister to seek BTP advice on immediate GEBE tariff changes
TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten said on 3 November she intends to ask BTP which GEBE tariff measures can be taken now.
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MPs press ministers on GEBE relief and projects during 2027 budget debate
MPs Omar Ottley and Lyndon Lewis raised questions on electricity relief, public spending, employee payments and delayed projects on 3 November.
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TEATT outlines Cg 22.5 million in proposed 2027 capital investments
Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten presented draft plans including a Cg 10.5 million MET and Civil Aviation building.
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Prime Minister and GEBE manager to sign agreement for power engines
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina and GEBE Temporary Manager Iris Arindell are to sign an agreement for generation engines.
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VROMI outlines Cg 10.5m for roads and Cg 7.1m in new 2027 investment requests
VROMI presented 2027 priorities including road works, waste management, housing, a Belvedere cemetery site and permit digitalisation.
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Wescot-Williams asks Finance Ministry to study APS role in rooftop solar financing
MP Sarah A. Wescot-Williams has asked the Finance Ministry to examine whether APS could help finance household rooftop solar.
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Connor says VSA faces 5% budget cut as assistance demand rises
Minister Claret Connor told Parliament VSA’s 2027 budget ceiling is Cg 103.7 million as financial assistance demand is projected to grow.
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Gumbs cites Cg 11.8m ECYS funding gap in 2027 budget debate
Education Minister Melissa Gumbs told Parliament on Tuesday 3 November that ECYS estimates it needs Cg 11.8 million beyond its proposed 2027 increase.
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Minister raises financial transaction tax for study in 2027 budget debate
TEATT Minister Grisha Heyliger-Marten says a financial transaction tax is being examined, not proposed, as part of tax reform.
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Mercelina says three legislative lawyers engaged for government legal work
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina said three part-time legislative lawyers were engaged as government seeks to reduce legal and recruitment backlogs.
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General Affairs budget rises to about Cg 95 million for 2027
Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina presented a draft 2027 General Affairs budget of about Cg 95 million, up roughly 15%.
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Justice Ministry proposes Cg 113.8 million budget for 2027
The Justice Ministry’s proposed 2027 budget is Cg 113.77 million, while 590 of its 1,096 approved posts are filled.
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Gumbs sets four Finance Ministry priorities for 2027
Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs told Parliament the 2027 agenda includes tax reform, stronger budget monitoring and financial controls.
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Government pursues tourist tax, revised fees and gaming tax framework
Finance Minister Marinka Gumbs said proposed revenue measures are excluded from the 2027 budget until approval and implementation are certain.
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Parliament to hold public meeting on 2027 budget on 3 November
Parliament will meet publicly in Philipsburg at 10am AST on Tuesday 3 November to discuss the draft 2027 National Ordinance Budget.