Kingdom Coordination: Sint Maarten’s Minister Plenipotentiary Gracita Arrindell urged tighter cooperation with Aruba and Curaçao in The Hague, focusing on Kingdom priorities like Landspakketten and food security. Public Finance Oversight: Aruba is leading the Kingdom in clearer policy for managing government-owned companies, but financial supervisors say more transparency is needed on risks and impacts to public finances. EU Funding Gap: Curaçao is eligible for Horizon Europe, yet an expert review found no Horizon Europe projects from the island—raising questions about how to turn eligibility into actual participation. Tourism Strategy Debate: AHATA’s “How to Fix Tourism” session pushed a shift from chasing visitor numbers to managing capacity, protecting nature, and improving community quality of life. Protected Areas Pressure: Tour operators warn a California Lighthouse–Alto Vista dispute could expand into broader restrictions on motor access to protected areas, affecting residents and tourism. Consumer Credit Rules: Aruba’s central bank reminded consumers that maximum costs for consumer loans took effect Aug. 1, 2026, including caps on interest, late fees, early repayment charges, and collection costs. Integrity in Government: Aruba’s Bureau for Integrity certified new Integrity Trust Persons and Internal Investigators to expand confidential support and internal investigations. Cruise & Connectivity: Carnival continued summer ship visits across Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, while TUI fly plans to upgrade its fleet with Boeing 737 MAX 10s in 2027, targeting more nonstop leisure routes including the ABC islands.