The prime minister of Aruba will assume the education and sports portfolio in addition to her existing portfolio.
ORANJESTAD - On October 21, Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes explained the Sports and Education portfolio at the Government of Aruba press conference.
The Prime Minister explained that Minister of Education and Sports, Mr. Endy Croes, submitted his resignation on October 16, 2024, and the Governor of Aruba, H.E. Alfonso Boekhoudt, Alfonso Boekhoudt, granted Mr. Endy Croes his resignation as minister on October 18, 2024.
The government met within itself and decided that for the outgoing period of the Wever-Croes administration, the Prime Minister of Aruba will assume the portfolio of Education and Sports in addition to his existing portfolio as Minister of General Affairs, Innovation, Government Organization, Infrastructure, and Spatial Planning and will continue with the portfolio of former Minister Endy Croes for current affairs.
The prime minister stated that emphasis will be placed on restoring calm to education and sports, and the focus will remain on ongoing reforms and changes. She will also continue to pay attention to those affected by the changes, including teachers and students.