EU Research Funding Gap (Curaçao): Curaçao is listed as eligible for Horizon Europe, but a new review found zero Horizon Europe projects from Curaçao (2021–2024), despite successful participation in other EU programs—raising the question of what’s blocking uptake. Journalism Integrity: Press Day focused on the next generation of reporters and the need for honesty, verification, and ethics as media faces rising misinformation pressures. Airport Tech (Bermuda): U.S. CBP rolled out Enhanced Passenger Processing at L.F. Wade, using facial comparison for faster, touchless preclearance for U.S. citizens. Financial Wellbeing Research (Curaçao): CBCS and the University of Curaçao launched an extraordinary Chair in Financial Wellbeing to link academic research with practical work on resilience and sector stability. Downtown Oranjestad (Aruba): Demolition has started for Single One Residences at Caya Betico Croes 74, aiming to bring more year-round life back to Main Street. Underwater Heritage (Aruba): A funded Underwater Cultural Heritage expedition will use the research vessel RV Hydra to expand local access to underwater archaeology study. Tourism & Business: Carnival Horizon made summer ship visits across Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, including student programs tied to cruise and hospitality careers.