Hospital crisis: Aruba’s Horacio Oduber Hospital is facing a serious financial squeeze, with reports that vendors are stopping deliveries of essential medicines and supplies—raising alarms about patient care as MP Dangui Oduber points to AZV’s reported surplus and questions the Health Minister’s silence and lack of a clear plan. Parliament staffing strain: Parliament Secretariat President Sarah Wescot-Williams says staff shortages from turnover, retirement and maternity leave left the institution “stretching itself thin” during the 2025–2026 year. North Coast/UTV-ATV governance: MPs and the Government keep pushing for compliance with the ROPV framework rather than a blanket ban, while the Government seeks court postponement to keep dialogue going with UTV/ATV operators. Mental health plan debate: A proposed National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan gets support, but MPs question why the national survey starts only at age 18. Sports & community: Rusette Croes elected new SMAC president for Carnival leadership, and San Luis Deportivo becomes the fourth Aruba club to receive a FIFA Arena Mini Turf. Trade & regional ties: Finance Minister Geoffrey Wever meets Dominican aviation, port and agribusiness representatives to improve connectivity and supply links. Legal/justice: A judge ordered parties in an Arspa vs. Refineria di Aruba payment dispute to meet or face a verdict.