Illegal Dumping: Despite cleanup efforts, residents say waste is still being dumped in neighbors’ yards and abandoned properties in San Nicolas, including around Dr. Schaepmanstraat, frustrating people who keep their areas clean. Regional Aviation & Trade: Aruba and Venezuela resume commercial flights after years-long disruption, with the first phase opening the air border for commercial services while private flights remain suspended and entry rules still apply. Tourism Investment: RIU Palace Aruba reopens after an Afl. 200 million renovation, with the Tourism Minister stressing the need for internationally competitive hotel standards. Governance & Oversight: Calls grow for a dedicated Gaming Authority in Aruba, as the FIU warns casino monitoring gaps leave money-laundering and terrorist-financing risks insufficiently controlled. Urban Development: Oranjestad’s city-center revitalization faces delays, with the Oranjestad Investment Group urging faster government action to give investors certainty. Public Safety & Health Policy: Reclassering says mandatory addiction treatment should only happen under a legally supervised framework, noting Aruba lacks the needed institution and legal structure. Community & Culture: The Jamaican community invites the public to celebrate Jamaica’s 64th Independence Anniversary in San Nicolas on Aug. 6, and Hopeful Hearts Foundation is named National Leader for Good Deeds Day in Antigua and Barbuda, with Aruba included in the regional network.