Tourism Strategy Shift: Aruba Tourism Authority is moving for 2027 toward slower stay-over growth (about 1.4%), with a stronger focus on higher-spending visitors, responsible tourism, and protecting housing, traffic, and natural resources. Trade & Food Supply: Minister Geoffrey Wever pushes more structured Dominican meat imports, aiming for regular deliveries by aligning products, volume, prices, logistics, and supply continuity. Primary Sector Upgrade: Aruba received 64 animals for Santa Rosa to refresh livestock genetics—26 goats, 18 cattle, and 20 pigs—so breeders avoid inbreeding and improve productivity. Border Tech & Security: Minister Arthur Dowers opened a SITA borders forum, spotlighting digital identity, biometrics, and faster, safer border management for Aruba’s airport-driven economy. Waste Management Push: Dowers launched a Waste Management Task Force to tackle illegal dumping, recycling and organic waste, data gathering, and long-term financing. Global Tourism Networking: Aruba Global Travel Conference runs Sept. 14–18 with 81 international participants to connect tour operators and airlines with local stakeholders. Health & Emergency Services: SARPA Air Ambulance earned a major global nomination for its ECMO-supported air transport model. Local Culture & Business: San Nicolas hosts the Aruba Art Fair, while downtown Oranjestad welcomes Everything Brownie Café’s first permanent location. Safety Watch: A fatal UTV crash near Grapefield raises Aruba’s 2026 traffic deaths to 10, with concerns about UTV rental practices.