Housing Policy: Aruba’s Housing Minister Rene Herdé unveiled a new land-allocation and housing-use policy aimed at a fairer, more transparent system, tackling land scarcity and making room for compact homes, apartments, and other residential projects. Island Cleanliness: Aruba is gearing up for the July 25 national cleanup, with government departments, businesses and community groups—plus the construction industry association WAB—preparing more than 30 trash bins and calling on residents to keep neighborhoods clean year-round. Tourism Workforce & Ethics: The Aruba Timeshare Association (ATSA) met to push for stakeholder-led social dialogue, discuss labor legislation and minimum wage issues, and announce another hospitality-student immersion program while developing a Code of Ethics handbook tied to environmental goals. Governance Watch: Parliamentarian Xiomara Maduro raised concerns that Aruba still lacks the “Landsverordening Instelling Ministeries” law, saying unclear ministerial responsibilities weaken transparency and accountability. Aviation & Business Travel: ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium received FAA/EASA approval for Dassault Falcon 6X line and heavy maintenance, with Aruba among the added authority approvals. Shipping Links: JaxPort began handling cargo from ZIM Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. via the Sapphire vessel, expanding connections that include Aruba through transshipment.