Supreme Court Finality in Tulipan Case: Aruba’s Supreme Court upheld the inadmissibility of the late appeal in the Tulipan embezzlement matter, making the former Minister Plenipotentiary’s conviction final and requiring prison service plus repayment of Afl. 138,688. Waste Management Transparency Clash: Parliamentarians Evelyna Wever-Croes and Rocco Tjon filed a formal LOB request for full documents tied to the ATA-linked waste project, while MP Endy Croes pressed for answers after a public meeting over a 2.1 million florin Ecotech contract. National Day to Care for Aruba: Government launched the July 25 island-wide cleanup drive, with Prime Minister Mike Eman coordinating partners, dumpsters, and neighborhood action; Aruba Ports Authority and enforcement agencies also moved to keep the island clean beyond cleanup day. Housing Policy Update: Minister Rene Herdé presented a new land-use policy aimed at expanding housing opportunities with clearer, more flexible rules. Kingdom Politics & Autonomy Scrutiny: MPs criticized secrecy and rushed handling around COHO/HOFA kingdom-law changes, arguing Aruba’s autonomy and transparency are at stake. Kingdom Relations Knowledge Center: Preparations begin for a 2027 launch, with funding and Caribbean-European research planning underway. Tourism & Connectivity: Southwest announced new Caribbean routes including Saturday service to Aruba, and Aruba Tourism Authority honored long-time visitors with “Distinguished” and “Goodwill” ambassador certificates.