Tourism & Jobs: Aruba’s tour operator sector warns that route closures and nature-protection standstills could put about 800–1,000 workers’ livelihoods at risk, calling for regulation, dialogue, and enforcement instead of unilateral decisions. Public Finance: Aruba delivered its 2027 budget to Parliament on time and says it complies with legal norms, projecting a country surplus of Afl. 84.1 million and a collective-sector surplus above Afl. 203 million, alongside debt reduction. Oversight Pushback: The Aruba Financial Supervision Board (CAft) backs the surplus math but says Aruba is investing too little, flagging delays and uncertainty around the new AIOF fund’s operational start and multi-year agenda. Cybersecurity: HPE released patches for 34 CVEs in ArubaOS-CX, including critical unauthenticated remote code execution paths—urging admins to act quickly on Aruba switch fleets. Heritage & Finance: Restoration of historic Cas Debrot in Oranjestad entered its second phase, with completion targeted for early 2027 and funding via the Netherlands’ Nationaal Restauratiefonds and Aruba Bank. Sustainability: Aruba introduced the fully electric Bebot Beach Cleaner at Eagle Beach to reduce emissions and reach areas larger diesel machines can’t. Workplace Safety: AHATA rolled out heat-safety guidance for employers and employees, including scheduling around peak temperatures, hydration, shaded breaks, and warning-sign awareness. Business & Community: Aruba Aloe marked 135 years with a shopping night and 35% discounts across its stores, while Aruba Bank backed the Sweet Devils Softball Team’s 25th anniversary cup. Travel Facilitation: The Netherlands will examine Aruba’s proposal for European airport preclearance, building on Aruba’s existing U.S. preclearance setup.