Waste Disposal Zone Funding Clash: In Parliament, opposition MPs pressed Minister Wendrick Cicilia over Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) money used for a private waste-processing project, arguing tourism funds shouldn’t be used for cleanup when Serlimar already pays the same contractor—while Cicilia said the landfill closure drove illegal dumping that now threatens Aruba’s tourism “quality of life.” Accountability on ATA “16 million”: PPA parliamentarians Eduard Pieters and Xiomara Maduro demanded clear answers on what the ATA line item finances, why Serlimar was bypassed, and whether conflict-of-interest rules were followed. Transparency vs. Private Jet Paperwork: MEPs demanded Minister Gerlien Croes publish LAR advice and documents tied to an official private-jet trip, arguing Parliament can’t oversee spending without verifiable records. Governance Structure Questioned: MPs renewed calls for the missing Landsverordening Instelling Ministeries (LIM), saying the lack of portfolio clarity undermines accountability. Public Safety & Training: Aruba Police honored 22 graduates at a diploma ceremony, highlighting continued professional development. ARUMIL Swearing-In: Five ARUMIL marines took their oath in Savaneta, with promotions and a note that the unit now includes its first two female soldiers. Environment Upgrade: UNESCO designated Aruba as a full-island Biosphere Reserve, boosting the island’s conservation and low-impact tourism branding.