Tourism & Governance Clash: Aruba’s Waste Disposal Zone debate is heating up in Parliament as opposition questions why Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) money is paying a private firm for waste processing while Serlimar already handles part of the work, with Minister Wendrick Cicilia arguing cleanliness directly protects tourism and quality of life. Public Trust & ATA Spending: PPA parliamentarian Eduard Pieters pressed for clarity on a 16 million florin ATA “Government Development” line, asking what it funds, how oversight works, and why national institutions like Serlimar weren’t strengthened instead. Accountability on Official Travel: MEPs demanded transparency from Minister Gerlien Croes over an official private-jet trip, seeking proof of payment, costs, permits, and passenger lists after the LAR commission confirmed it sent advice. Air Connectivity Boost: Wingo launched year-round flights between Barranquilla and Aruba, adding to its Bucaramanga service, while JetBlue plans daily Fort Lauderdale–Caracas flights—both signals of stronger regional travel demand. Business Aviation & Services: ExecuJet Belgium received FAA/EASA approvals for Falcon 6X maintenance, with expanded AOG support and additional authority approvals including Aruba. Education & Community: University of Aruba’s Academic Foundation Year hit its best-ever graduation results, and Aruba Bank sponsored children’s book distribution to local schools.