Tourism & Governance Clash: In Parliament, opposition MPs pressed Minister Wendrick Cicilia over Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) money used to pay a private firm for waste processing, arguing it duplicates work already handled by state company Serlimar and lacks clear transparency on costs and oversight. Public Accountability & Legal Clarity: PPA faction leader Eduard Pieters renewed questions about a 16 million florin ATA “Government Development” line item, demanding a concrete public purpose and links to waste contracts, while another MEP case targets whether ministers must publish LAR advice tied to a private jet trip. Waste Policy Debate: AVP-FUTURO lawmakers and others also criticized the broader waste disposal approach, including calls for recycling to start in schools and become part of daily culture. Clean Island Push: Prime Minister Mike Eman announced a National Cleanup Day for July 25, aiming to rebuild trust and boost community responsibility for public spaces. Security & Institutions: Aruba Police honored 22 graduates at a diploma ceremony, while ARUMIL marked new oaths and promotions. Regional Links for Aruba: New air routes from Colombia (Wingo) and planned JetBlue service to Venezuela underscore Aruba’s push for South American travelers. Unresolved Case: Families of four missing Aruban fishermen marked one year since the July 12, 2025 disappearance at sea.