Venezuela–Aruba Air Link Restarts: Commercial flights between Aruba and Venezuela are set to resume in stages after a 2019 halt, with the first phase opening the air border for scheduled commercial services while private flights remain suspended; authorities say the rollout will expand as approvals and capacity allow. Tourism Cleanliness Push: The Aruba Tourism Authority says cleanliness is a top visitor priority and highlights ongoing investments like more waste bins, sargassum removal, and monitoring by the Tourism Security Patrol to protect Aruba’s reputation. Gaming Oversight Concern: FIU-Aruba warns that Aruba still lacks a dedicated Gaming Authority, leaving casino monitoring and enforcement weaker amid money-laundering and terrorist-financing risks. San Nicolas Refinery Debate: Local leaders continue weighing how Aruba’s refinery future could translate into a practical economic boost for San Nicolas through regional energy cooperation. Housing Finance Deal: Fundacion Cas pa Comunidad Arubano’s “Yabi den bo man” campaign offers 20 families a turnkey home-and-land package with a mortgage in one coordinated process. Monetary Policy Update: The Centrale Bank van Aruba kept the reserve requirement for commercial banks at 12.5% effective June 1, 2026. Ferry Project Delayed: Aruba canceled the first tender for a Curaçao ferry feasibility study after bids exceeded the budget by over 20%, though the broader ferry plan is not officially abandoned.