Tourism & Community: Aruba’s tourism debate stays hot as MP Hendrik Tevreden warns that route closures and nature-protection impasses could endanger about 800 excursion workers and their families, while AHATA’s “How to Fix Tourism” session pushes a shift from chasing visitor numbers to managing capacity for better value and quality of life. Sustainable Operations: The Bebot Beach Cleaner, a fully electric beach-maintenance machine, was introduced at Eagle Beach as Aruba moves toward lower-emission, more flexible cleaning. Heritage & Construction: Restoration of Cas Debrot (Caya Betico Croes 98) kicked off in a second phase, led by Hoevertsz ArchiDesign with a planned completion in early 2027. Public Health: St. Maarten Medical Center is inviting parents to take part in an RSV prevention survey across Aruba, Curaçao and St. Maarten under the Season Smart campaign. Finance & Consumer Credit: Aruba’s Central Bank reminded residents that new caps on consumer-loan costs took effect Aug. 1, 2026. Regional Connectivity: EU outreach invites Dutch Caribbean territories to submit projects in energy, digital and maritime sectors under the Global Gateway push. Cruise Industry: Carnival Horizon’s summer ship visits in Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao focused on destination partnerships and student career exposure.