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00:01:00The parliamentary year 2026,
00:01:032027,
00:01:05officially opens. Additionally, the President of the Parliament of Aruba looks back at the end of the
00:01:09parliamentary year
00:01:102025-2026.
00:01:14Also, parliamentarians react to the parliamentary report where
00:01:18the government of Aruba does not answer the questions
00:01:20asked, and Mr. Roland Cruz
00:01:24continues as director of Seitar
00:01:26NV.
00:01:292027,
00:01:38so His Excellency, the Governor of Aruba, presents the direction of
00:01:42the government for the upcoming period. The Governor addresses
00:01:45various topics that are directly related to the future of the country,
00:01:49including economy, public finances, housing,
00:01:53education, health, and security, with an emphasis on
00:01:56transforming economic progress into a better quality
00:01:59of life. We will review some of the main points.
00:02:10The government will continue with the recovery of
00:03:01A period with historical significance for
00:03:04Aruba has begun. Our country has commemorated 40 years of separate
00:03:08status and 50 years of our anthem and flag. In her
00:03:11speech, Her Excellency Governor Alfonso Buchou
00:03:14emphasized these moments as
00:03:18symbols of identity, autonomy, and the development that Aruba
00:03:21has experienced throughout the years as a country within the kingdom. These two
00:03:25historical moments also provide an opportunity to reflect
00:03:29on Aruba's development during the last decades, and
00:03:32principally on the direction the country wants to take for
00:03:35the future. The government places general well-being
00:03:39as a guiding principle and a secure direction. A
00:03:42society where prosperity is
00:03:45shared, where the general interest
00:03:48always prevails over personal or
00:03:51particular interests. Where everyone has the
00:03:54opportunity to develop,
00:03:57where nature and culture are valued.
00:04:03And where the institutions of our country are
00:04:06strengthened to inspire confidence for
00:04:17Aruba will follow in the parliamentary year
00:04:21reception ceremony of 2026 and 2026,
00:04:24a path to shared well-being
00:04:27and prosperity. In the economic and financial sphere, the focus
00:04:31remains on maintaining healthy public finances and creating a stronger and
00:04:34more resilient economy, but ambition is not
00:04:38limited to positive figures alone. The challenge is to
00:04:41translate economic development into more opportunities, economic
00:04:45security, and well-being for its citizens.
00:04:48The government will continue with prudent financial management
00:04:51and responsible use of
00:04:55nominees. The three nominees public resources. Gradual introduction of results-based
00:04:58budget preparation.
00:05:02This is a budget that connects management goals with
00:05:05resources to
00:05:08results, together with more use of data.
00:05:20The economic strength that our country
00:05:23has shown in the parliamentary year that is ending also
00:05:26requires a broader base.
00:05:30The government will continue to create opportunities in
00:05:33agriculture, in technology,
00:05:36financial, blue
00:05:38economy, creative industry.
00:05:42Clean energy and other new activities to
00:05:46strengthen the economy of our
00:05:48island.
00:05:51Tourism will continue to play an essential role in the
00:05:54development of our country,
00:05:58but the goal is not continuous growth.
00:06:01The focus is on a sustainable tourism
00:06:04sector, and in balance with the capacity
00:06:07and aspirations of our
00:06:10island. Quality.
00:06:13Sustainability, local participation,
00:06:17and the quality of life of our people are
00:06:20central. The goal is
00:06:23an economy that creates
00:06:26opportunities and prosperity for the entire
00:06:29community. This progress must be
00:06:33felt in every home and in every
00:06:36neighborhood. As long as Aruba has not
00:06:40achieved complete prosperity.
00:06:55with particular attention to purchasing power,
00:06:59social security, and the opportunity for
00:07:02every family to progress. Housing
00:07:05also forms an important part of the agenda, with the pressure that many
00:07:09families feel to find a safe and affordable home.
00:07:12The government recognizes the need to increase housing opportunities,
00:07:16addressing the obstacles that make access to
00:07:19a home increasingly difficult for the
00:07:22community. The government has developed a new approach to
00:07:25stimulate the construction of
00:07:27more affordable homes in cooperation with the private
00:07:30sector. At the same time,
00:07:33the government will continue to invest in public
00:07:37spaces, and community facilities and in the
00:07:41revitalization of
00:07:44This vision will become a reality with
00:07:47the law to create an investment fund approved, a
00:07:51big step that
00:07:55creates the possibility for Aruba to move from planning to
00:07:59execution. With this, the legal
00:08:02basis for important public
00:08:05investments has been created. In this parliamentary
00:08:09session, Parliament will address the first
00:08:13budget of the Investment Fund.
00:08:15The government intends to allocate
00:08:19to present to Parliament, which will include among others
00:08:22investment in the MFA in San Nicolás,
00:08:26neighborhood improvements, renovation of schools and
00:08:29monuments, reforestation, and
00:08:32beautification of our city centers. In the field
00:08:36of Health and well-being, the vision focuses on a system that
00:08:39better responds to the needs of the community.
00:08:47The government will continue to reform and
00:08:49strengthen the healthcare system with more
00:08:53emphasis on prevention,
00:08:55early detection, and first-line
00:08:58care. Mental health will receive particular
00:09:02attention, with emphasis also on
00:09:05prevention, early help, and reduction of
00:09:09stigma.
00:09:12Every senior deserves a
00:09:15dignified, secure, and
00:09:18opportunity-filled life to continue participating in our
00:09:20community. The government will strengthen
00:09:24home care and community
00:09:26care. A fundamental step is the
00:09:30introduction of the long-term care
00:09:33ordinance. Besides AZV, this
00:09:36will create a sustainable financial basis for
00:09:40continuous care, among others. To guarantee
00:09:44good home care for our elders and for
00:09:47rehabilitation in this social
00:09:50sector, prevention and early
00:09:54detection of poverty, alcohol abuse,
00:09:57domestic violence, and other social challenges
00:10:00will continue to receive attention. This
00:10:04social protection will be expanded with an important
00:10:08step. In this parliamentary
00:10:11session, the government will present a new law
00:10:15that will provide families with children with special needs
00:10:18additional financial assistance. Education and Development are another
00:10:22priority. The government wants to prepare people
00:10:26for a society and labor market that are rapidly changing. This
00:10:29places emphasis not only on teaching, but also on
00:10:33talent development, training, and opportunities to
00:10:36continue learning throughout life. The government has taken a big step in
00:10:40improving the economic and legal position of teachers in
00:10:43schools. The transformation of education will
00:10:46continue to create a more integrated system. With
00:10:50a better connection between education, care, work, and
00:10:54responsibility.
00:11:00Multilingualism and lifelong learning are an
00:11:03essential part of this structural change.
00:11:06For our
00:11:09youth, a more integral approach must
00:11:12connect education, care,
00:11:16sports, culture, and active participation in the
00:11:20community. In this parliamentary session, the government will
00:11:23present a law ( Important to link the
00:11:27minimum wage to the minimum needs. The
00:11:30principle is clear.
00:11:32Never again should an employee have to work for a
00:11:36salary that does not cover basic
00:11:39subsistence.
00:11:41This step will go hand in hand with support for medium and
00:11:45small businesses, to support
00:11:48their strength while the salaries
00:11:51of their employees improve.
00:11:55Technology and artificial
00:11:58intelligence open new
00:12:01opportunities. Modernization of digital
00:12:05infrastructure and telecommunications will
00:12:07contribute to connectivity and acute
00:12:10innovation. The Governor also pays attention
00:12:14to the sustainability and physical future of Aruba, with
00:12:18limited space and continuous pressure on infrastructure,
00:12:21nature, and the environment. The country's development must be planned with
00:12:25a long-term vision, seeking a balance between economic
00:12:29progress and the protection of what is essential for
00:12:32future generations.
00:12:35ecosystems and the national reforestation
00:12:38program, with the ambition to plant 100,000
00:12:41trees during the current period of
00:12:44governance.
00:12:46Community participation and more responsible waste
00:12:50management are part of this
00:12:52effort. The government.
00:12:59A national effort that appeals to
00:13:02the common responsibility of the entire
00:13:04community. For this, the national program
00:13:08Kuida Aruba was initiated.
00:13:11Twice already, on the last Saturday of the month,
00:13:15Aruba comes together to respond to this
00:13:18call: Kuida Aruba, is a call
00:13:21that goes deeper than joint commitment to care for Aruba.
00:13:26The opening of the parliamentary year outlines the direction the government
00:13:29wants to follow during 2026 and 2026. Now the
00:13:33next phase is implementation, with different
00:13:36priorities presented to measure results not only in
00:13:40plans, projects, or figures, but also how much the
00:13:44changes are felt in the daily lives of every citizen. With Parliament
00:13:47initiating its work for debate.
00:13:50Now, the debate will focus on how the vision initially
00:13:53presented will be implemented.
00:13:58I declare, as our constitution
00:14:02prescribes, the Parliamentary Year
00:14:052026-2027
00:14:07open.
00:14:29With the beginning of the parliamentary year, the Parliament of
00:14:32Aruba opens a new chapter with attention not only to
00:14:35the legislative work ahead, but also to recognizing
00:14:39young people who contribute positively to the development of
00:14:42our community. During the official
00:14:46the opening of the parliamentary year, the Hall of Fame
00:14:49Award recognizes a young person who stands out for their
00:14:52talent, commitment, and contribution to the community.
00:15:03A consistent committee consisting of a member from each faction represented
00:15:06here in Parliament evaluated
00:15:10various nominees who entered within a relatively
00:15:13short time frame. Parliament
00:15:16selected three
00:15:20were passed to a central
00:15:23committee, which then, in this central committee, conducted the evaluation
00:15:27and selected the winner of the
00:15:30Hall of Fame Award of Parliament for this
00:15:34parliamentary year 2026, 2027. The chosen
00:15:38young person is part of the St. Michael
00:15:41Scout group, a group she has passed through different
00:15:45diferente
00:15:46stages
00:15:49and different paths.
00:16:08She is also a member of the
00:16:11national basketball team of Aruba. With great
00:16:15pleasure and pride, on behalf of the Parliament of Aruba, I
00:16:18announce that the Hall of Fame Award of the Parliament of Aruba
00:16:22for the year 2026, 2027, will be
00:16:26awarded to the young person Jayen Justin
00:16:29Riderstad, for his positive contribution to our
00:19:49In the parliamentary year selected once again as
00:19:52president, Mr. Marlon, Snake, has an interview with this person. He gave
00:19:56his insights on what he looks back on from the previous parliamentary
00:19:59year, the parliamentary
00:20:00year.
00:25:21Leader of the
00:25:22Future Party.
00:25:27President of Parliament, who passes the baton to another
00:25:31colleague. Additionally, he added that in the first period of the parliamentary
00:25:34year, there are some laws that deal with
00:25:38important aspects and much more.
00:25:41important
00:25:49important.
00:29:34For our youth, it is important, according to Peters, that our youth have the necessary
00:29:38opportunities to develop knowledge, skills,
00:29:41and prepare for the future. It also emphasizes the
00:29:45importance of sports as part of the development of our
00:29:48youth. Participation in sports can help young people
00:29:52develop discipline, teamwork, and a healthier
00:29:55lifestyle.
00:29:56We attend
00:29:59to what the head of government talks about.