LNT Governance Clash: Parliament debated Minister Geoffrey Wever’s proposed changes to Aruba’s Top Incomes Standardization Act (LNT), with MPs saying key details were missing and accusing the government of selective transparency—especially after an earlier, Parliament-unapproved exemption for the Aruba Airport Authority CEO. Parliament Oversight Pressure: Dangui Oduber questioned why local professionals face tighter rules while a Schiphol-appointed executive received a major pay exception, renewing calls for stronger parliamentary scrutiny. HOH Leadership Clarification: Minister Arthur Dowers’ office pushed back on claims that Minister Wyatt-Ras was “spoorloos,” saying she is in Aruba handling the Horacio Oduber Hospital situation and working toward sustainable solutions. Marine Protection Talks: Directie Natuur & Milieu, Aruba Conservation Foundation and Blue Marine Foundation briefed progress toward the 30x30 marine target and set up the next stakeholder consultation round for October. Climate Diplomacy: Dowers attended UN High-Level Week in New York, focusing on climate action and the need to reflect small-island realities in international discussions. Tourism & Business Support: Aruba increased school-supply support for families, while DEZHI’s IDEA unit launched Phase 3 of its entrepreneurship masterclass with a Sept. 29 workshop on finances and employee insurance. Energy Infrastructure: WEB started work on BESS II, a 35MW/70MWh battery storage project aimed at stabilizing the grid and boosting renewable energy use. Local Economy & Community: The second Savaneta Seafood Festival runs Sunday, and the “Cuida Aruba” cleanup push is already removing illegal items from public land.