Aruba first stop for Van der Burg: Prison, border security and former refinery on agenda

Aruba first stop for Van der Burg: Prison, border security and former refinery on agenda

Posted on 10/8/2026, 8:47 AM AST | Updated on 10/8/2026, 8:47 AM AST

THE HAGUE / ORANJESTAD — Dutch State Secretary Eric van der Burg will begin his October 12–17 working visit to the ABC islands in Aruba.

He will meet Governor Alfonso Boekhoudt, Prime Minister Mike Eman and Minister Gerlien Croes. His agenda includes reviewing conditions at Aruba's correctional facility, discussing redevelopment plans for the former Lago refinery, and visiting the Savaneta Marine Base to learn about youth training programs.

He will also visit One of A Kind Cafe, a workplace integration initiative. On October 13, Van der Burg will review border security improvements at Queen Beatrix International Airport before departing for Bonaire.