Cruise & tourism trade: The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s FCCA PAMAC Destination Summit returns this week in Puerto Plata (June 23–26), with Aruba-linked cruise stakeholders meeting to push Caribbean and Latin America itinerary and destination partnerships. Regional tourism cooperation: Aruba and Curaçao signed a three-year tourism MOU covering tourism development, air and maritime connectivity, tourism security, sustainability, and knowledge exchange—aiming for a multi-destination initiative that boosts airlift and joint promotion. Air access for Aruba: JetBlue is advertising a nonstop Boston–Aruba round-trip for $397 (July 12–19), a rare sub-$400 summer price for a peak week. Local business & housing: Government launched a maintenance/renovation phase for FCCA homes in Village—141 homes targeted (doors/windows first, then roof repairs) with work expected to run about six months. Energy transition: Aruba’s Green Overseas (GO) Program for electrifying the government vehicle fleet is in its final phase, backed by a €190,000 EU grant. Civic services pressure: Aruba’s Ombudsman says many residents can’t get timely appointments to register at Censo, risking access to services like healthcare, education, banking, and housing. HOFA debate: MPs and merchants continue pushing back on HOFA’s implications, warning Aruba could lose financial autonomy and urging clearer, participatory decision-making.