AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoAI for sustainability in Aruba: JOIA Aruba by Iberostar is using an AI food-waste monitoring system since April 2026 to track kitchen leftovers, spot waste patterns, and help staff plan meals more responsibly. Kingdom-wide digital security: The Dutch government says cybersecurity and data protection are rising priorities across the Kingdom, pointing to Aruba’s Security Service input and ongoing work to harmonize privacy laws. Aruba–Netherlands research push: Prime Minister Mike Eman met Dutch leaders in The Hague to advance cooperation on EU pre-clearance and a Memorandum of Understanding with Wageningen University & Research, aiming to grow local research and innovation. SME support in Curaçao: Curaçao launched a new “Curaçao SME Platform” to replace the Mi NEGOSHI Platform, expanding coordination among public and private partners for entrepreneurship, financing, and innovation. Public health approach to crime (CARICOM): CARICOM, the UN, and UNDP rolled out regional documents to tackle crime and violence through a prevention-focused public health framework. Local governance cleanup: An Oranjestad taskforce discussed removing abandoned vehicles and road maintenance, citing about 160 abandoned vehicles in the city. Humane science update: The FDA marked progress toward phasing out traditional animal testing in preclinical safety studies, accelerating non-animal methods.
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