Marine Conservation & 30×30: Directie Natuur & Milieu, Aruba Conservation Foundation and Blue Marine Foundation briefed the Ministry on progress toward the 30×30 marine protection target, including mapping and scenario work, ahead of an October stakeholder dialogue. Public Health & Labs: CARPHA and PAHO brought together respiratory virus surveillance and lab professionals from 11 Caribbean countries in Trinidad to strengthen SARI/ARI monitoring and diagnostics for threats like influenza, RSV and COVID-19. Tourism Workforce Research: The Aruba Food & Beverage Association launched a 2026 anonymous, confidential Labor Force and Carrying Capacity Survey to measure staffing shortages, training needs and tourism pressure. Energy Pricing Lessons: MPs Omar Ottley and Viren Kotai visited WEB to study Aruba’s electricity pricing model and what could realistically inform St. Maarten’s approach. Border Tech: SITA rolled out “Border Flow Lane” pre-clearance move-through lanes aimed at speeding passenger processing while keeping agencies in control. Digital Integrity & Access to Info: Post Aruba will host an International Day for Universal Access to Information program and exhibition focused on “information disorder” and truth in the digital age. Aruba Tech in the Spotlight: Aethos London Shoreditch is adopting HPE’s self-driving network to unify connectivity and operations. Archaeology & Mapping: The Inkfish Aruba Expedition wrapped up multibeam sonar mapping and eDNA sampling, finding at least nine new underwater targets off Aruba’s west coast.