Aruba justice contracting procedures drew criticism from Justice Minister Arthur Dowers in remarks reported by 24ora on November 6. He alleged administrative shortcomings in earlier procurement and payment arrangements. The report does not establish a judicial finding of wrongdoing.
Minister cites a pending payment
Dowers referred to approximately Afl. 165,000 owed for a product delivered in 2024. According to his account, the necessary contractual procedures had not been followed, leaving the government to consider regularising the payment or facing possible legal action by the supplier.
Police-radio purchase also questioned
He also said a police-radio procurement had ministerial authorisation but lacked a formal contract setting out quality, warranty and delivery conditions. Dowers attributed the problems to earlier administration of the ministry. Those allegations are his reported position; the source provides neither a response from the former minister nor an independent audit of the transactions.
Source: Original report.
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