Protected-Area Access & Wildlife: United Tour Operators met Infrastructure Minister René Herdé and DNM to assess Tera Cora, confirming a burrowing owl nest about 375 meters from active UTV/ATV/jeep routes and 30 meters from a golf fence, while tour operators await the latest nest documentation and asked Aruba Birdlife Conservation to join. Coastline Rights: Local fishermen pressed Minister Herdé for guaranteed 24-hour access to Aruba’s coastline—especially the north—citing food security, cultural heritage, and legal room for traditional activities. Tourism Workforce Data: The Aruba Food & Beverage Association launched an anonymous 2026 Labor Force and Carrying Capacity Survey to map staffing shortages, training needs, and tourism carrying capacity. Energy Storage for Renewables: WEB started work on BESS II, a 35 MW / 70 MWh battery expected to be the Caribbean’s largest, supporting Aruba’s 2030 renewable target and stabilizing the grid. Community Cleanup: Piedra Plat Family Center is gearing up for Saturday’s National Cleanup Campaign, urging residents to help keep Aruba clean. Climate Funding Questions (Kingdom-wide): The Netherlands’ Scientific Climate Council flagged uncertainty in Dutch climate support for the Kingdom, raising big questions about who pays for adaptation in Curaçao, Aruba, and Sint Maarten.