Tourism Policy Tension: Curaçao’s Advisory Council warns a proposed Tourist Entry Tax could lock the government even tighter to visitor numbers, as projected receipts rise while income-tax forecasts soften. Housing & Public Auctions: An editorial questions whether Aruba and Curaçao’s government-owned Defense homes being sold via auctions serve the public interest when affordability is already a hot-button issue. Tourism Sector Pressure: Parliament unanimously ordered the Government to execute tour-operator requests, adding urgency to long-running regulatory disputes. Nature vs. Off-Road Access: Aruba’s Government asked a judge to postpone ABC Birdlife-related proceedings to keep dialogue open with UTV/ATV operators, while fishing groups say marine protection decisions lack data and consultation. Local Governance Accountability: MPs and factions renewed criticism over weak parliamentary oversight and ministers’ reluctance to answer questions. Economic Outlook Signals: Central Bank coverage points to growth that may moderate further after 2027, with inflation risks tied to oil prices. Infrastructure Glitch: A sewage blockage near Oranjestad’s waterfront overflowed onto streets, disrupting tourists and motorists until the system was cleared. Aviation & Business Links: Aruba and San Marino agreed a framework for oversight of San Marino-registered aircraft operating under Aruba certificates. Digital Expansion: Aruba S.p.A. applied for 39 new top-level domains beyond .cloud, signaling a broader web-services push. Security Cooperation: The Kingdom’s justice ministers agreed on a 2026–2029 youth-crime action plan and tighter information exchange.