School Infrastructure Crisis: Minister Gerlien Croes says three Aruba schools need urgent repairs costing over 13 million florins, blaming years of underinvestment and warning Aruba lacks long-term maintenance planning. Police & Justice Milestones: The Aruba Police Force marked its 40th anniversary with Mass and a parade, while Justice Minister Arthur Dowers says the first phase of the police training institute renovation is nearing completion. HOFA/De Meza Fallout: Gerlien Croes comments on the de Meza case’s conclusion, stressing coalition parties were responsible for their own nominations and pointing to the Governing Agreement as the key reference point. RDA Accountability Move: Aruba’s government has asked a judge to order an investigation into alleged irregularities at RDA after prosecutors declined to proceed, citing limited capacity. Public Safety Pressure: Residents in Mabon are calling for speed bumps after complaints about drivers not yielding to pedestrians near Famia Supermarket and Cristo Rey School. Health System Update: Medical Institute San Nicolas (ImSan) received JCI Gold Seal reaccreditation, while a director selection process remains underway. Tourism & Education: A.T.A. and the University of Aruba signed a strategic agreement to expand Small Island Studies, and Minister Wendrick Cicilia met A.T.A. officials on the national tourism policy. Downtown Revitalization: Geoffrey Wever announced a public tender to develop the former Esso Lagoen building into a boutique restaurant. Animal Welfare Proposal: The Luna Foundation is pushing for mandatory pet microchipping to tackle Aruba’s stray animal problem.