AI & Research Infrastructure: Rowan University is expanding its partnership with HPE to modernize IT for faster research, stronger resiliency, and hands-on access to enterprise AI, supercomputing, storage, and networking. Cybersecurity in the Kingdom: Curaçao will host the second Dutch Caribbean Cyber Conference after Aruba’s inaugural event drew 225+ participants, aiming to boost digital resilience and tackle cybercrime. Food Security Reality Check: New studies across the Dutch Caribbean say full food self-sufficiency is unrealistic due to land, water, and energy limits—Aruba would need nearly four times its land area for complete independence. Local Food & Imports: Curaçao’s baseline shows it produces the highest share of its own food (8.78%), but still imports over 91%—highlighting vulnerability to supply shocks. Aruba’s Tech for Sustainability: JOIA Aruba by Iberostar is using an AI monitoring system to track kitchen food waste and improve waste management. Education & Skills: Aruban educator Dr. Earney F. Lasten completed a UT Austin AI and machine/deep learning business program with distinction. Kingdom Cooperation: Prime Minister Mike Eman met Dutch leaders in The Hague to discuss innovation, sustainability, and EU pre-clearance and Wageningen University collaboration. Regional Governance: Curaçao launched a new SME Platform to strengthen coordination and support for small businesses. Environment & Policy: Aruba’s turtle nesting is threatened by light pollution, and experts say mandatory rules are still missing.