Monument Protection: Prime Minister Mike Eman placed the protected monument seal on Emanuel Chapel in San Nicolas, formally adding the chapel to Aruba’s protected historical heritage. Housing & Social Policy: The government launched a maintenance/renovation project for FCCA homes in Village: 141 homes get door and window replacements first, with roof repairs/replacements in a second phase, aiming to finish by December. Energy Transition: Minister Geoffrey Wever said Aruba’s Green Overseas (GO) Program is in its final phase, using an EU €190,000 grant to electrify the government vehicle fleet and cut transport emissions and fuel costs. Local Governance & Infrastructure: Aruba Airport Authority (AAA) and Utilities Aruba signed an MoU to explore sustainable solutions for airport energy demand and future water/wastewater management under Gateway 2030. Kingdom Politics & Rights: Dutch reports flag ongoing international scrutiny over prison and psychiatric detention conditions in Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten, and warn Curaçao lacks effective independent data protection oversight. Civil Registry Access: Aruba’s Ombudsman raised serious concerns about limited access to civil registry appointments at Censo, warning it blocks essential services for residents. Political Leadership Shake-up: Eman’s surprise plan to step down as prime minister on Jan. 1, 2027—and hand AVP leadership over in September—has sparked coalition questions, including FUTURO’s claim it was caught off guard. Animal Welfare: A severely injured dog found in San Nicolas prompted renewed calls to tackle neglect and abuse.