Waste & Rule of Law: Parliamentarian Eduard Pieters says Aruba’s waste-management contract debate isn’t really about bins or cleanliness—it’s about whether the Government followed the law, warning that “the end does not justify the means.” Tourism Pressure: MEP Evelyn Wever-Croes argues Aruba needs a serious debate on tourism’s future, warning that overtourism is straining infrastructure, nature, beaches, traffic, and residents’ quality of life under the “High Value, Low Impact” vision. Road Closure Backlash: The Aruba Offroad Foundation says a road behind Tierra del Sol was closed without an impact study, consultation, or transparency, affecting about 1,000 livelihoods, and still awaiting a response. Illegal Dumping Shift: Cleanup efforts continue, but residents now report trash left in neighbors’ yards and abandoned properties, including in San Nicolas—raising the question of how much more awareness is needed. Climate Planning Tool: The IPDC released Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten climate scenario reports in local languages (Papiamento, Papiamentu, Dutch) for 2050 and 2100 to support adaptation planning. Conservation Community: The Aruba Conservation Foundation highlighted associate well-being during Associate Appreciation Week, tying it to World Nature Conservation Day and World Ranger Day. Sargassum & Clean Beaches: The Aruba Tourism Authority says it keeps investing in waste bins, waste collection partnerships, and sargassum removal to protect Aruba’s clean-beach reputation.