Judiciary & Governance: Curaçao Governor Mauritsz de Kort met the new President of the Joint Court of Justice, Sigmar Carmelia, discussing the court’s renovation plans and multi-year organization strategy—an institution that serves Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the Caribbean Netherlands. Education Policy Clash: PPA parliamentarian Eduard Pieters says Aruba is spending millions on school materials that clash with the island’s multilingual education direction, while Red Democratico counters with claims about prior school maintenance work. Public Works & Accountability: Local merchants’ union CUA warns the Department of Public Works is leaving permit applicants waiting over a year, and demands clear numbers on the backlog and output. Justice & Regularization: Minister Arthur Dowers urges participants in “Hunto pa Progreso” to finish regularization before temporary permits expire at the end of October. Tourism & City Revitalization: Minister Geoffrey Wever backs Oranjestad’s push with the new ArtisA gallery in the former Aruba Bank building, while the Compost Alliance moves toward operations for organic waste composting. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Minister Dowers made unannounced visits to the KIA correctional institute, the police training institute and DIMAS to track renovation progress and flag delays early. Police Milestone: Aruba Police Force marks its 40th anniversary with a Mass and parade, with regional police delegations attending.