HOH Emergency Call: Aruba’s nursing union ABV says Horacio Oduber Hospital is in an emergency, citing a growing deficit and urging Minister Wyatt-Ras to use legal powers for a temporary fix while investigations drag on. Housing Pressure: With Aruba’s housing shortage worsening, abandoned properties in San Nicolas remain vacant and deteriorating, raising questions about what government can do under the private-ownership legal framework. Airport Safety Upgrade: Two new Rosenbauer PANTHER 6×6 crash tenders have arrived for Queen Beatrix International Airport’s fire department, boosting Aruba’s aircraft rescue capacity. Kingdom Justice Cooperation: Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the Netherlands agreed on steps to strengthen security and crime prevention, including a joint youth-crime prevention conference and closer coordination on drug enforcement. Coast Guard Training Milestone: Sixteen new Junior Coast Guard Crew Member (JBK) graduates completed a year of training, including the first JBK graduate from Sint Eustatius and a top-performing Aruba graduate. Autonomy Fight Over HOFA: MP Dangui Oduber renews criticism of the Kingdom Act (Rijkswet) debate, arguing Aruba should not hand financial control abroad and challenging claims about “more control.” Economic Outlook: Aruba’s growth is expected to slow to 3.7% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027, signaling a normalization after 2025’s stronger expansion. Public Health & Prevention: AVP highlights community prevention and physical activity efforts after meeting with Aruba MPs, while Movemento Ta Bida’s work is also showcased in the wider health dialogue.