Caribbean Science Funding: Researchers and teams across the Kingdom of the Netherlands’ Caribbean can now be nominated for four new Dutch Research Council (NWO) awards—covering open science, collaboration, societal impact, and a healthy research culture—with nominations open until Sept. 10, 2026. Kingdom Research Planning: The Knowledge Center for Kingdom Relations is moving into its next phase this September, lining up funding, building a Caribbean-to-Europe network, setting research themes (including climate change and migration), and expanding its team ahead of a planned Sept. 2027 launch. Connectivity Tech for the Region: Frontier Airlines says it will add SpaceX Starlink Wi‑Fi across its fleet, with the first Starlink-equipped aircraft expected in early 2027 on routes including Aruba and nearby islands. Local Health Clarity: AZV and partners issued a clarification after concerns that people over 75 can’t get stool tests—reaffirming that general practitioners can order them when medically necessary, regardless of age. Aruba Education Milestone: University of Aruba’s Academic Foundation Year (AFY) celebrated its tenth graduating class, with 50 students earning the AFY Certificate and a record 80% completion rate. Aruba Environment Boost: UNESCO has designated Aruba as a Biosphere Reserve—covering the entire island—highlighting conservation plus low-impact tourism. Aruba Tech & Tourism Ethics: A local lecture led by Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon, welcomed by Prime Minister Mike Eman, focused on AI’s moral implications and the need for a “moral compass” as technology accelerates. Aruba Sports Event: Aruba will host “La Leyenda del Dorado 2026” mountain bike race Oct. 9–11, with an event village at Arashi and spots filling quickly.