Food as history: Infini’s Menu XVI turns dinner into a “Journey Through Time,” using local ingredients and Caribbean influences to tell Aruba’s story course by course, starting with a ceremonial hibiscus hand cleansing. Local art & identity: Artist Elvis Tromp’s Sunrise City mural in San Nicolas—commissioned by the Aruba Tourism Authority—returns to the spotlight as a tribute to hospitality, landscape, and tourism life. Education under pressure: MPs Dangui Oduber and Eduard Pieters criticize education neglect and Censo appointment chaos, warning families face decaying school infrastructure, stalled funding, and alleged illegal permit-slot sales. Culture in the city: Minister Wever backs Oranjestad revitalization with ArtisA, while Carubbian’s revived special edition honors the Aruba Police Force’s 40th anniversary. Community giving: Rotaract’s Back2School project supported 52 children, and Red Cross with Kiwanis helped 100 kids prepare for the new year. Tourism momentum: June arrivals rose 13.4% as South America surges, and Aruba Signature Experience named Cura di Mama, Moorebida, and Piskechi Experience as 2026 winners. Sports & youth: Aruba’s U14s continue CFU action, while Youth Parliament’s Control Alt Lead Camp trains the next generation of leaders. Health & safety: DVG issues heat-index warnings as temperatures climb.