Kingdom Governance & Transparency: Aruba’s autonomy debate heats up as Dutch State Secretary Eric van der Burg visits to discuss changes to the COHO/HOFA Kingdom Law, while critics say the process is being rushed and key details are being kept from Parliament and the public. Tourism Policy & Waste Funding: Parliamentarians question whether Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) law allows tourism funds to pay for waste management and processing, after concerns over a 2.1 million florin Ecotech contract and broader transparency around ATA spending. National Clean-Up Mobilization: Government launches “National Day to Care for Aruba,” culminating July 25 with island-wide cleanups, new trash-bin placements, and calls for businesses, schools and residents to join—positioned as a shared responsibility beyond any single agency. Local Accountability on Waste Management: MPs also push for a structured waste system rather than temporary fixes, warning that the public still lacks clarity on what happens after waste is dropped off. Hospitality & Careers: The Faculty of Finance, Accounting & Marketing celebrates 15 graduates and highlights renewed accreditation, with BDO sponsoring the best graduate prize. Tourism Operations Watch: Princess Casino says it is leaving Aruba after banking limitations blocked normal operations, despite court wins. Aviation Connectivity: Frontier Airlines plans Starlink Wi‑Fi across its fleet, with Aruba listed among its Caribbean nonstop destinations.