Education & Leadership: The University of Aruba’s PAOS celebrated the first cohort of its Premaster in Governance & Leadership, with 17 professionals earning certificates as a pathway to the Master in Governance & Leadership. Public Sector Tech: A Q&A highlights how Carmel, Indiana’s CIO used a Wi‑Fi 6E–enabled HPE Aruba Networking setup to build a secure, resilient city network for services, public connectivity, and cybersecurity. Research Funding (Caribbean): The Dutch Research Council (NWO) launched new awards for open science, team science, societal impact, and healthy research culture, with Caribbean Kingdom researchers eligible to nominate until Sept. 10, 2026. AI & Infrastructure: Saudi startup Think raised $8M+ in pre-seed funding to build more efficient AI infrastructure, aiming to cut deployment cost and complexity. Health Policy Clarification: AZV and partners clarified that stool tests can be medically necessary for insured people regardless of age, including those over 75. Connectivity for Aruba: Frontier Airlines plans Starlink-equipped aircraft starting early 2027, with routes including Aruba and Sint Maarten. Local STEM/Community: University of Aruba’s Academic Foundation Year marked its tenth graduating class, with 50 students earning the AFY Certificate (80% completion rate).