The Ministry of Justice confirms that all originally established batches under Phase One of the Landbesluit (LB) process were fully compiled and validated in December 2025, in accordance with the commitment made to justice workers and the public by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025.

During an update provided on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the Minister of Justice outlined the work completed by the Ministry, emphasizing that the Ministry’s institutional responsibility within the LB process has been fulfilled in full and within the agreed timeframe.

The Minister reiterated that the Ministry of Justice’s role in the LB process is limited to the complete and accurate compilation and validation of employee files. This responsibility has been executed as promised. The subsequent phases of the LB process fall under the authority of other government institutions and are proceeding in line with established procedures.

Scope of the Ministry’s Mandate The LB process consists of several mandatory institutional phases, each executed by a different authority. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for compiling a complete employment dossier for each employee, including appointments, promotions, function changes, and prior decisions.

Due to the historical nature of the records, this work could not be carried out electronically. Ministry staff manually compiled and cross-checked data from three, and in some cases four, legacy HR systems spanning multiple years. This intensive and detailed exercise was completed in December 2025, as committed. Once compiled and validated, the files enter the formal approval chain, which includes processing by DIV, review by the Ministry of Finance (FBB), and final approval and signing by the Governor.

“Every file represents a complete and carefully verified employment history, compiled to ensure accuracy, fairness, and legal certainty for each worker,” the Minister stated.

Clarification on the Emergence of Batch 18 The Minister further clarified that the emergence of what is now referred to as Batch 18 is the result of an internal

review conducted in December 2025.

While Parliament had previously been informed that all eligible employees had received placement letters, this internal review identified that a limited number of files were still outstanding. This was due, in part, to incomplete identification and follow-up in earlier phases of the process.

In addition, and importantly, the review also revealed substantive issues within the function book itself. These include functions that currently exist in practice but were removed from the function book, as well as functions that were assigned incorrect scales, in some cases at a level that is not consistent with the actual scope of duties. These discrepancies directly affect the legality and accuracy of placement decisions.

Because placements must be based on a correct and formally established function book, individuals affected by these discrepancies cannot be placed until the function book is amended. The Ministry of Justice is currently working closely with P&O Central to correct these errors in a structured and lawful manner.

These combined issues came to light on December 17, 2025. As a result, Batch 18 therefore consists of a group of employees whose files are affected either by remaining identification gaps, function book discrepancies, or both.

These cases require additional review and coordination before they can proceed through the formal LB process. Batch 18 is currently being managed by the respective HR departments within the Ministry of Justice and will require several additional weeks to complete in order to ensure accuracy, legality, and fairness for all affected employees.

The Minister has also mandated a formal committee to review and handle all objections filed in previous years against placement decisions. Over the past six months, this committee has worked diligently to assess each case on its individual merits and to provide well-reasoned recommendations. This process underscores the importance of ensuring that each placement decision is both factually accurate and legally sound, in order to prevent further

objections, appeals, or reversals in the future.

Status of the Remaining Original Batches It is important to emphasize that all originally established batches under Phase One have been compiled and validated and are currently within the formal approval process. Batches 14 and 15 have already been distributed, while Batch 16 is at the Governor for final approval and Batch 17 are presently under review at the Cabinet of the

Minister of Finance and will be forwarded to the Governor for final approval once that review is completed.

Jubilee Payments

Jubilee payments for 69 justice sector employees are in progress. Several departments have already received ministerial sign-off, with remaining cases awaiting the Governor’s signature. Completion is expected in the short term.

Coast Guard Personnel Progress Updates

The Ministry of Justice also confirmed that the function book and employment regulations for the Coast Guard have been finalized. This represents an important step in strengthening the personnel framework.

In addition, on January 8th, Minister Tackling officially distributed 20 Landbesluiten (LBs) to Coast Guard personnel, addressing long-standing cases that had remained outstanding for several years, with some dating back to 2018.

This action brings overdue matters one step closer to completion and reinforces the Ministry’s commitment to resolving historical backlogs within the justice chain.

“No worker has been, or will be, forgotten. No case will be ignored,” the Minister concluded. “While not all steps fall under the Ministry of Justice’s authority, we remain fully engaged, supportive of the remaining phases, and committed to keeping workers informed until the entire process is completed.”

Diahuebs ultimo, 8 di januari, den e cafetaria di Aruba Bank na Camacuri,

Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach, acompaña pa algun “stakeholder” importante, a anuncia e

di 27 edicion di e “Kiwanis Palm Beach Masquerade Party”, un “fundraising” organiza

den forma di un fiesta cu un solo proposito: recauda fondo pa por sigui contribui na

nos comunidad, specialmente nos muchanan.

E historia di nos Masquerade Party ta mas cu un fiesta; e ta un historia cu un impacto

profundo den nos comunidad. Pa e edicion aki, nos ta gradici Aruba Bank pa duna oido

na nos yamada, cu ta demostra cu nan ta kere den y sostene nos mision pa yuda nos

comunidad. E biaha aki e tema di e fiesta ta “RenAIssance — The Fusion of Past and

Future.” Un fusion di e pasado y futuro, den cual lo combina historia cu inovacion pa un

experiencia inolvidabel. E bandanan cu lo entretene e anochi ta: Robert y su Solo

Banda Show, N’Fuzion, y Tsunami, cu lo pone tur esnan cu atende e fiesta pasa un

anochi inolvidabel. Y manera semper, tin sorpresa!

E fiesta lo tuma luga dia 6 di februari y ta cuminsa 9:00 PM den Renaissance

Convention Center. E contribucion (ticket) ta Afl. 500.00 pa dos persona, all-inclusive,

cu ta premium bar, finger food, sopi y oportunidad pa gana premionan spectacular na

porta, entre otro: pa e miho disfras. E detaye mas importante: 100% di locual wordo

recauda ta bai bek den comunidad.

E fondo ta bai yuda programa y proyectonan cu ta beneficia nos muchanan. Entre nan:

 Concientizacion pa uso di Child-Seats: Un proyecto cu Kiwanis Palm Beach ta

ehecuta den colaboracion cu Wit Gele Kruis, den cual – banda di ta reparti

‘Child-Seats” na famianan cu menos recurso, cu e obhetivo: seguridad di nos

muchanan den trafico – ta conduci programanan di concientizacion tambe, entre

otro ariba nos Paginan di Media Social.

 StimAmi GuiAmi: Un programa educativo den colaboracion cu Fundacion pa Nos

Muchanan, cu ta enfoca ariba educacion di mayornan, cu e obhetivo pa mehora

e comunicacion (laso) entre mayor y yiu, specialmente den e prome añanan (0

pa 4) di e mucha.

 Invest in Me: Un proyecto cu ta enfoca riba educacion financiero – con pa

maneha placa – specialmente pa nos muchanan.

 Finalmente, nos “Service Leadership Programs” den varios scolnan, entre otro:

o Terrific Kids cu ta activo den 5 scol basico

o Kiwanis Builders Club den 2 scol Secundario (MAVO)

o Kiwanis Cirke-K na Universidad di Aruba

E programanan aki, ta enfoca ariba desaroya muchanan y hobenan den

diferente topico y dimension, entre otro: Amor Propio, Desaroyo di Carakter,

Traha den Ekipo, pero en especial Liderazgo.

Tur esakinan y mas lo no ta posibel sin bo contribucion. Nos ta gradici tur contribuidor

di e ultimo 26 edicion y nos ta spera di mira’bo atrobe dia 6 di februari den e

Renaissance Convention Center! Y si nunca bo no a presencia e fiesta aki, esaki ta bo

oportunidad pa experencia e fiesta mas gusta di aña. Tuma contacto cu un miembro di

Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach, cana e proceso di reservacion di bo ticket, pa asina no

perde e fiesta cu mas ambiente di aña, cu ta dunabo e oportunidad pa disfruta hunto cu

amigonan, conocirnan y familiar, y alabes contribui na un bon causa.

Kiwanis Internacional ta un organisacion caritativo mundial, dedica na haci nos mundo

mihor door di cambia un comunidad of un mucha cada bes. Mas informacion por haya

riba: www.facebook.com/kiwanispalm beacharuba

Afgelopen donderdag, 8 januari, in de cafetaria van Aruba Bank in Camacuri, heeft de Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach, samen met enkele belangrijke stakeholders, de 27e editie van de Kiwanis Palm Beach Masquerade Party aangekondigd. Dit fondsenwervende evenement wordt georganiseerd in de vorm van een feest met één duidelijk doel: fondsen inzamelen om te blijven bijdragen aan onze gemeenschap, en in het bijzonder aan onze kinderen.

De geschiedenis van de Masquerade Party is meer dan alleen een feest; het is een verhaal met een diepgaande impact op onze gemeenschap. Voor deze editie danken wij Aruba Bank voor het gehoor geven aan onze oproep en voor het tonen van vertrouwen in en steun aan onze missie om de gemeenschap te helpen. Het thema van dit jaar is “RenAIssance — The Fusion of Past and Future.” Een samensmelting van verleden en toekomst, waarin geschiedenis en innovatie worden gecombineerd tot een onvergetelijke ervaring.

De bands die de avond muzikaal zullen verzorgen zijn: Robert y su Solo Banda Show, N’Fuzion en Tsunami, die garant staan voor een onvergetelijke avond. En zoals altijd zijn er verrassingen!

Het feest vindt plaats op 6 februari, vanaf 21:00 uur, in het Renaissance Convention Center. De bijdrage (ticket) bedraagt Afl. 500,00 per koppel, all-inclusive, met een premium bar, fingerfood, soep en de kans om spectaculaire deurprijzen te winnen, waaronder prijzen voor het beste kostuum.

Het belangrijkste detail: 100% van de opbrengst gaat terug naar de gemeenschap.

De opbrengst zal worden ingezet voor programma’s en projecten die onze kinderen ten goede komen, waaronder:

Deze programma’s zijn gericht op de ontwikkeling van kinderen en jongeren op verschillende gebieden, zoals zelfliefde, karakterontwikkeling, teamwork en vooral leiderschap.

Dit alles en meer zou niet mogelijk zijn zonder uw bijdrage. Wij danken alle supporters van de afgelopen 26 edities en hopen u opnieuw te zien op 6 februari in het Renaissance Convention Center.

Heeft u dit feest nog nooit bijgewoond? Dan is dit uw kans om het meest geliefde feest van het jaar te beleven. Neem contact op met een lid van de Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach, reserveer uw tickets en mis het evenement met de beste sfeer van het jaar niet—een avond om te genieten met vrienden, kennissen en familie, terwijl u bijdraagt aan een goed doel.

Kiwanis International is een wereldwijde liefdadigheidsorganisatie die zich inzet om de wereld te verbeteren door telkens één gemeenschap of één kind te helpen.Meer informatie is te vinden op: www.facebook.com/kiwanispalmbeacharuba

Last Thursday, January 8, at the Aruba Bank cafeteria in Camacuri, the Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach, accompanied by several important stakeholders, announced the 27th edition of the Kiwanis Palm Beach Masquerade Party, a fundraising event organized in the form of a party with one clear purpose: to raise funds in order to continue contributing to our community, especially our children.

The history of our Masquerade Party is more than just a party; it is a story with a profound impact on our community. For this edition, we thank Aruba Bank for answering our call, demonstrating that they believe in and support our mission to help our community. This year’s theme is “RenAIssance   The Fusion of Past and Future.” A fusion of past and future, combining history with innovation for an unforgettable experience.

The bands that will entertain the evening are: Robert y su Solo Banda Show, N’Fuzion, and Tsunami, ensuring an unforgettable night for all attendees. And as always, surprises await!

The party will take place on February 6, starting at 9:00 PM, at the Renaissance Convention Center. The contribution (ticket) is Afl. 500.00 per couple, all-inclusive, featuring a premium bar, finger food, soup, and the opportunity to win spectacular door prizes, including awards for the best costume.

Most importantly: 100% of the funds raised go directly back into the community.

The funds will support programs and projects that benefit our children, including:

These programs focus on the development of children and youth in various areas, including self-love, character development, teamwork, and especially leadership.

All of this and more would not be possible without your contribution. We thank all contributors of the past 26 editions and look forward to seeing you again on February 6 at the Renaissance Convention Center!

If you have never attended this event, this is your opportunity to experience the most anticipated party of the year. Contact a member of the Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach, complete your ticket reservation, and don’t miss the event with the best atmosphere of the year an evening to enjoy with friends, acquaintances, and family, while contributing to a great cause.

Kiwanis International is a global charitable organization dedicated to making the world a better place by improving one community or one child at a time.More information can be found at: www.facebook.com/kiwanispalmbeacharuba