Island Cleanup Drive: Aruba kicks off the second Cuida Aruba campaign with two days of island-wide cleanups plus rainy-season prep, including volunteer projects and home-neighborhood clean efforts, while Serlimar adds staff and containers and Public Works clears canals and roadsides. Climate Resilience at the UN: Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten plan to use the UN General Assembly to push climate resilience, sustainable development and financing access, with sea-level rise highlighted as a major existential threat. Local Food Growth: 297 Farm expands with a new 1,500 m² greenhouse for cucumber production, moving from leafy greens into vine crops to strengthen local supply. Wildlife & Human Pressure: A Dutch Caribbean reef study reports Curaçao has the lowest relative shark abundance, with reef shark numbers linked to coastal development and diving activity. Elder Care Accountability: The Alzheimer Foundation Aruba renews calls for zero tolerance on elder abuse, criticizing public health statements that frame abuse as “always happened.” Energy Security Upgrade: RECIP-3 expansion at WEB Aruba adds two Wärtsilä engines for 36 MW of firm capacity to reduce power shortage risk. Tourism Messaging: Aruba Tourism Authority highlights the role of local and international media in responsible tourism and better visitor education.