Aviation & Connectivity: Aruba Airport Authority and Aruba Tourism Authority say GOL’s direct Brazil–Aruba service will end, with the last flight expected in October 2026, even as Aruba continues pushing Brazil as a strategic source market. Airport Retail & Infrastructure: Avolta secured an eight-year extension for duty-free operations at Queen Beatrix International Airport, with stores set to move into new terminal buildings under the Gateway 2030 redevelopment. Consumer Protection & Retail Compliance: From Aug. 1, Aruba introduces a legal cap of 25% on consumer credit interest/costs, and supermarkets that miss regulated basic basket prices will face fines as enforcement tightens. Public Safety & Training: Justice Minister Arthur Dowers inspected renovations at the Edgar Joaquin “Watty” Vos Police Academy in San Nicolas, aiming to finish before the school vacation ends. Circular Economy in Hospitality: Iberostar and local partners are expanding composting and circular organic-waste solutions, diverting organics from landfill and turning them into usable outputs for landscaping and agriculture. Community Clean-Up: Mabon neighborhood is preparing for National Cleanup Day Aruba on July 25, with dumpsters and resident participation encouraged. Tech & Business: NEC XON was named HPE Networking Service Provider Global Alliance of the Year 2026, highlighting networking as the backbone for AI growth. Heritage Preservation: Stichting Monumentenfonds Aruba completed the transfer of the historic Seroe Colorado Community Church, paving the way for long-term restoration planning.