RSSPass the Buck on the Aruban corruption investigation by Justice-minister Rudy Croes
The political hot potato that is an Aruban corruption investigation. Maybe they can get Mikey to do it?
Amigoe June 27, 2007: Dossier minister Croes sent back
ORANJESTAD – The Antillean Procurator General (PG) will not give advice on the Aruban corruption investigation by Justice-minister Rudy Croes (MEP).
Deputy PG Nico Jörg of Aruba has asked for advice early June, because he is of the opinion that the Aruban criminal law does not offer sufficient guarantee to protect the Public Prosecutor (OM) in this kind of political sensitive dossier.
Aruban Public Prosecution (OM) decides this week on Prosecution of minister, Ramon Lee (MEP) for Sexual Intimidation
Aruba’s image is taking another hit. Nice example being set by those at the top. If its good for the ministers, why not the people? Reminds us of another politician who behaved badly. Will Aruba investigate or cover it up … we wait again to see if they do the right thing.
Moral Corruption Starts At The Top
Amigoe; February 1, 2007: OM decides this week on prosecution of minister
ORANJESTAD – The Public Prosecution (OM) will decide this week whether minister Ramon Lee (MEP) will be prosecuted for sexual intimidation. The National Detectives are done with the investigation and the OM is deliberating about a press release on the results of the investigation.
Oduber in New Year’s speech: ‘More tolerance in 2007′ (More Head in the Sand from Aruban PM)
In Prime Ministers Nelson Oduber’s New Year’s speech he claimed 2006 was a 
productive year. For who? Have you taken a look at your economic numbers lately PM Oduber, Here … Here …. Here … Here … Here … Here. Let alone inflation rates rising in Aruba, budget cuts, no legislation to control corruption and an inaccurately reported crime rate. What a joke. Unfortunately for the Aruban people, its being played on them as well.
Do you understand that Aruba has become synonymous with Missing Persons, Natalee Holloway and Cover up and corruption? No tourism marking plan will change that until you put worth a sincere effort to find real answers as to what happened to Natalee Holloway and prosecute those responsible.
That’s it, in a time where the rest of the Caribbean is enjoying prosperous growth in tourism and reaping the rewards of those economic windfall, keep your head in the sandy white beaches of Aruba. Hotel occupancy rates were up in nearby Curacao; however, not in Aruba. Keep spinning to your people that everything is okay. I think we can all remember another individual who disputed the facts over and over as well.
“2006 was a very productive year”, said Oduber. He said that his government is a ‘trendsetter’ and he complemented the private sector that according to him, had done everything to contribute to the economic development of Aruba in a positive and constructive manner.
Aruban Prime Minister Nelson Oduber would dare ask for “solidarity, understanding, and toleration.” Interesting words coming from a man who’s MEP Party stated the following democratic and tolerant comments regarding summoning militants. These certainly sound like the words of a party that has the mission of “can’t we all get along”.
“If and when it comes to demonstrations and strikes, MEP will summon its militants to turn the tide and protect democracy and the constitutional state.”
MEP says that they are totally aware of AVP’s strategy and also which entrepreneurs are involved. “Do not confuse our kindness and toleration with weakness, because we warn the population that it will work out differently this time.”
All is not Well in Paradise, Now Aruba upset with The Netherlands: “The relationship between the Netherlands and Aruba is currently so bad …”
But according to Oduber, Aruba has lost confidence in the Netherlands, now that this country has made the island’s financial loans conditional. It is so, that Aruba can no longer take out loans just like that.
So then it should come as no surprise to Prime Minister Nelson Oduber or any other Aruban officials why the United States tourism community has lost confidence in Aruba. Turn about is fair play Mr. Oduber. If you cannot properly protect US citizens on your island, properly investigate crimes against US citizens and properly conduct a prosecution without having corruption, nepotism or favoritism be the standard … then you to have gained the overwheleming lack of trust of tourists.
Prime Minister Nelson Oduber, the US and supportive tourists who refuse to come to Aruba to vacation have a condition for you as well if you have not figured it out yet. Justice for Natalee Holloway or Aruba’s tourism will never have a chance to return to what it once was. Its as simple as that.
What A Shock, Aruba has NO legislation on the control of corruption … Who would have known?
Who knew? Who could have seen this coming? What a shock! Who could have possibly ever believed there could be corruption or cover ups in Aruba, while no mechanism to check it? What was learned by Aruban officials when they attended a Conference on Corruption … that Aruba has no legislation on the control of corruption. Corruption, bribes, kick-backs and political favors go unchecked as there is literally no means in place as a checks and balance against such actions. Even Nigeria has codes of conduct for their political members against corruption. There’s a statement and something to be proud of.
“Aruba is one of the last countries in the world that does not have compulsory education yet and no legislation on the control of corruption. Even a country like Nigeria has a code of conduct for the Parliament members and Tanzania has laws against corruption. The lack of these kinds of matters caused astonishment.”
He has lots of examples of ministers that after their period in office were much richer than they could have been with just their salaries.
When you have Nigeria ahead of you in dealing with corruption, Houston … “you have a problem”. Is it any wonder why we have witnessed the complete nonsense in dealing with the Natalee Holloway investigation. Corruption is not an isolated event in Aruba, because of the the fact that there are no laws it is part of the ever day business and culture. Are we beginning to see how a complete cover up is possible when one knows the right people?
So Aruba, you win the award … Most Likely to be Corruptible … even more than Nigeria.
Amigoe, September 29, 2006: Aruba lags behind with the control on corruption
