AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCoral Science & Education: Aruba opened Coral Academy on De Palm Island, a new coral restoration and learning center aimed at getting more residents and schools involved in reef science. Marine Protection Planning: Directie Natuur & Milieu, Aruba Conservation Foundation and Blue Marine Foundation updated the Ministry on the 30×30 marine protection process ahead of October stakeholder talks. Climate Data for Better Forecasts: The IPDC says digitisation and data rescue of historical meteorological archives for Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten is complete, turning paper records into digital, usable formats for climate work. Public Accountability: Aruba’s Ombudsman published its 2024 annual report, describing a foundational year focused on setting up complaint procedures and digital public-service systems. Local Governance & Enforcement: United Merchants Aruba criticized ongoing lack of enforcement across sectors, arguing legal businesses keep paying for illegal activity. Regional Tech & Connectivity: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, with a western segment serving Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire and a service target of end-2029. Health Security: A CARPHA–PAHO workshop in Trinidad and Tobago strengthened respiratory virus surveillance and lab diagnostics across 11 Caribbean territories, including Aruba.
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