Civil Service Ruling: Aruba’s Court in Civil Service Matters overturned the immediate dismissal of a civil servant who altered her pay slip for a loan, finding serious misconduct but saying the punishment was disproportionate. Justice & Environment: Minister René Herdé met Aruba Birdlife Conservation to restart dialogue after the ABC court case, aiming to balance protected nature with continued tourism and recreation. Healthcare Accountability: The SIKI Foundation launched “Pashentnan di Aruba” (PDA) for World Patient Safety Day, pushing for patient-to-patient involvement to make care safer. Public Finance & Oversight: SIKI also renewed concerns about the national hospital’s financial situation, questioning transparency and whether patient care is getting priority. Waste Management Push: Justice Minister Arthur Dowers launched a Waste Management Task Force to tackle illegal dumping, recycling and long-term financing. Trade & Food Supply: Finance Minister Geoffrey Wever met a Dominican meat exporter to set up regular deliveries to Aruba, focusing on logistics and continuity. Kingdom Politics: King Willem-Alexander’s Prinsjesdag speech highlighted annual Kingdom cooperation with Curaçao, Aruba and Sint Maarten, including housing, security, climate and waste. Safety & Transport: A fatal UTV crash near San Nicolas raised Aruba’s 2026 traffic deaths to 10, while questions persist about UTV rental legality. Tourism Recognition: Bucuti & Tara won an ICRT Silver award for Regenerative Tourism.