Kingdom Security & Disaster Readiness: A new Crisisplan study warns Aruba and other Dutch Caribbean islands remain vulnerable in major or prolonged disasters, citing gaps in medical capacity, crisis staffing, communications, logistics, shelters and transport, and proposes two regional emergency hubs (Windward and Leeward) to share specialized equipment. Tourism Policy Pushback: Aruba’s Chamber of Commerce says the 2026–2031 tourism plan should shift from volume to value, but warns the government must first fix overtourism pressures, service declines, cruise congestion, and weak vacation-rental regulation. Justice & Tourism Safety Partnership: Ministers of Justice Arthur Dowers and Tourism Wendrick Cicilia met the Aruba Hospitality Security Foundation to expand prevention, information-sharing and coordinated response in the hotel and tourism sector. Police Under Strain: Parliament discussed Aruba Police Force challenges, including staff shortages, heavy workloads, and rising mental-health cases—highlighting the need for closer cooperation with health services. Regional Cybercrime Training: Belize and Colombia joined Caribbean partners, including Aruba, for training to strengthen cross-border prevention, investigation and response to cybercrime. History, Autonomy & the Dutch Crown: New Dutch Royal House-related revelations about Betico Croes and Status Aparte sparked sharp local debate over whether Aruba’s story was fully understood. Media & AI Skills: RAPP’s Caribbean Journalism Seminar focused on using AI responsibly in newsrooms, stressing human judgment and accountability. AVP Leadership Change: Wendrick Cicilia took over AVP leadership at its congress, signaling generational renewal while reaffirming party ideals.