Tourism & Waste Governance Clash: In Parliament, PPA and other opposition voices challenged how Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) funds are being used for waste processing and “Waste Disposal Zone” work, with questions over why public money is routed to a private contractor while state waste firm Serlimar is left out, and whether contracts and oversight are transparent and conflict-free. Accountability in Public Spending: Parliamentarian Eduard Pieters pressed for clear answers on a 16 million florin ATA line item tied to waste management, while Xiomara Maduro questioned why tourism-linked funds are paying for cleanup already handled by Serlimar. Legal Clarity on Finance Case: Former PM Stanley Betrian said a Dutch Supreme Court ruling on a tax-debt exemption case should not be read as automatic criminal liability for a former finance minister. Public Services & Education: Aruba’s Customs Department recognized promoted staff and long-serving employees; the University of Aruba’s Academic Foundation Year hit its highest graduation rate, with 90% moving on. Community & Safety: National Cleanup Day is set for July 25, and Aruba Police held a diploma ceremony for recruits and middle-management trainees. Regional Links: New Wingo flights add year-round Colombia-to-Aruba connectivity, and JetBlue is planning daily Fort Lauderdale–Caracas service. Defense & Security: ARUMIL swore in five marines, and Defense rotations continue with Rotation 52 taking over duties in the region.