Tourism & Economy: Caribbean travel during hurricane season is up 21% versus last year, with lower fares and resort rates keeping demand strong into fall. LGBTQ+ Weddings: Aruba is promoting itself as a safe, legal destination for LGBTQ+ couples planning weddings and honeymoons. Underwater Heritage: Aruba is launching a new effort to uncover and protect its underwater cultural heritage, with an international mapping expedition planned for late August to mid-September. Public Accountability: Parliamentarian Eduard Pieters is pressing the government on a “surplus” that doesn’t show in daily life, pointing to stalled Oranjestad city-center plans and zero follow-through on unanimously approved motions. Governance & Contracts: Pieters says PPA has sent a formal letter to the Council of Ministers demanding legal documents and tender clarity around an Aruba Tourism Authority contract. Security & Drugs: Coast Guard patrols intercepted a boat near Aruba, detaining two Venezuelan men and handing drugs to police, with further arrests possible. Health Alert: DVG is warning travelers about rising measles risk abroad and urging hotels and tourism workers to watch for symptoms. Sports: Harrisburg in the Babe Ruth World Series is set to face Aruba Tuesday.