Hospitality Training: Teamwork Caribbean launched the Teamwork Hospitality Academy on July 1, partnering with SVH to offer 50+ Dutch/English courses plus classroom and on-the-job coaching for Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten and the BES islands. Political Accountability: A report dubbed “The shadow side of Aruba” is sparking debate over neighborhood infrastructure, rising living costs, youth opportunity gaps, and education shortfalls—framing it as “extreme socialism” that leaves people dependent. Nursing Focus: MP Hendrik Tevreden met the Aruba Nurses Association, stressing that Aruba must invest in nurses’ professional growth, burnout prevention, and future planning—not just buildings and budgets. Youth & Community Sports: Divi Impact Foundation backed Team Santa Cruz U-8 for Pony League competition, while San Nicolas opened a new colorful playground and the Divi Impact Foundation also supports local youth initiatives. Culture & Learning: “Where Culture Lives” wrapped with a Kingdom-wide baseline study on cultural practices, featuring an artist prize with Aruba’s Ariadne Wever among winners. Emancipation Day: PENHSA and partners marked Aruba’s July 1 Emancipation Day with a march, tambu music, dance, poetry, and local food. Aruba in the Spotlight: Stingray Swimming’s Elisabeth Timmer qualified for the Pan American Games after setting new Aruban records. Tourism Growth: Aruba saw a 32.6% jump in South American visitors in Q1, signaling a stronger Latin America push.