Tourism Strategy: At the Aruba Global Travel Conference, Minister Wendrick Cicilia and ATA leaders pushed a “more prosperity, less pressure” approach—aiming for higher-value visitors, market diversification, and stronger protection of Aruba’s natural resources and community life. Heritage & Education: The historic Kibaima water tanks are being transferred and restored to become a Knowledge and Heritage Center for the Aruba National Archives, with restoration phases expected to run until 2029. Justice Update (Flamingo case): Former Aruba minister Otmar Oduber was sentenced to two years in prison on appeal and barred from public office for five years, after the court upheld findings tied to “ghost civil servants” and abuse of his ministerial position. Public Order: The KPA and partners launched a coordinated crackdown on abandoned vehicles, starting in Oranjestad, with a final owner notice period running through Sept. 23. Public Safety (Fire Department): Two new airport crash trucks were inaugurated for the Aruba Fire Department, with a third due in December to meet international runway coverage requirements. Youth Governance: Aruba’s Youth Parliament was installed for 2026–2027, with leaders stressing non-partisan development and a stronger youth voice in community projects. Kingdom Cooperation & Privacy: Kingdom lawmakers raised alarms over possible limits on personal data sharing across Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the Netherlands, as privacy-law differences could affect security and law-enforcement cooperation.