Tourism Jobs at Stake: MPs Hendrik Tevreden and Shailiny Tromp-Lee warn that route closures and a lack of dialogue over protected areas could put about 800–1,000 tourism workers’ livelihoods at risk, arguing the sector supports nature protection but needs clear T-permit control, regulation, and real talks with the Prime Minister and relevant ministers. Justice Cooperation in the Kingdom: Aruba Justice Minister Arthur Dowers met Curaçao Governor Mauritsz de Kort during the Four-Country Judicial Consultation (JVO), and also visited Curaçao’s justice leadership as the Kingdom tackles prison capacity, staffing shortages, drugs/weapons trafficking, youth crime, and information exchange. EU Connectivity Push: The Netherlands says it will examine Aruba’s proposal for European-style airport preclearance to speed EU travel, while EU engagement grows for Dutch Caribbean territories through Global Gateway—renewable energy, maritime/digital connectivity, and waste management. Accountability Questions: A new dispute over Minister Gerlien Croes’ private jet trip to Curaçao alleges shifting explanations and unanswered questions about who paid what, reigniting calls for ministerial transparency. Public Integrity & Oversight: Aruba’s financial supervision board (CAft) says Aruba leads on clearer policy for government-owned entities, but still wants more transparency on financial risks and oversight consequences. Local Governance & Services: Aruba introduced the fully electric Bebot beach cleaner at Eagle Beach for more sustainable maintenance, and a pilot in Oranjestad tests street cleaning/steam-cleaning methods to improve downtown upkeep.