ImSan Leadership: Aruba’s Medical Institute San Nicolas (ImSan) is still without a director for over a year, as a selection process moves forward and FUTURO parliamentarian Gino Goeloe denies claims he applied or made arrangements with the health minister, saying the focus should be on ImSan’s recent JCI reaccreditation. Justice Infrastructure: Minister Arthur Dowers says the first phase of renovating the Politie Opleidinginstituut Edgar Joaquin (Watty) Vos is nearly complete, with training continuing in a more modern facility and a broader maintenance plan to protect investments. RDA Legal Push: The government has asked a judge to order an investigation into alleged irregularities at RDA after prosecutors declined to proceed, arguing the legal process must continue despite capacity limits. Tourism Strategy: Minister Wendrick Cicilia met A.T.A. officials on Aruba’s national tourism policy, the 2027 A.T.A. budget, and next steps toward concrete projects under the Corporate Plan. Education & Research: A.T.A. and the University of Aruba signed a strategic agreement to expand Small Island Studies, focusing on resilience, digital transformation, good governance, and sustainable development. Civic Action: Aruba launches its second national cleanup day for Aug. 28–29, aiming to mobilize schools, businesses, and residents and prepare for the rainy season. HOFA/Autonomy Debate: SIKI Foundation president Jayburtt Dijkhoff sharply criticizes the AVP–FUTURO government’s HOFA negotiations, calling it an attack on Aruba’s autonomy and questioning the need for new loans. Public Safety Update: KPA presented the latest crime trends to the Ministry of Justice, stressing coordination across justice and law enforcement to improve prevention and investigations. Rehabilitation Care: HOH director Jacco Vroegop argues Aruba needs accessible, multidisciplinary rehabilitation services and points to prior investments to build capacity. Aviation Tax Challenge (Kingdom-wide): Aruba and other Caribbean parts of the Kingdom remain in the lowest category under the Netherlands’ proposed distance-based flight tax, but the Dutch Council of State has raised legal questions about whether different rates can be justified by constitutional status. Coalition/Ministerial Uncertainty: Prime Minister Mike Eman says there’s no immediate threat to Aruba’s coalition after the Public Prosecutor’s Office reached an agreement with Mike de Meza, though tensions with AVP and personal friction remain.