Coral & Education: Aruba opened Coral Academy on De Palm Island, a new coral restoration and learning center for kids and adults, backed by De Palm Tours and funded by the TUI Care Foundation. Informal Market Crackdown: United Merchants Aruba says weak enforcement against the informal market is crushing legal businesses, with tax and pension non-compliance rewarded while compliant operators face unfair competition. Community & Environment: The third National Cleanup Day brought volunteers and Scouts together across Aruba, with Prime Minister Mike Eman joining efforts to tackle common roadside plastics and foam. Public Governance: Parliament is locked in a heated debate over the Top Incomes Standardization Act (LNT), with MPs accusing Minister Geoffrey Wever of selective transparency and questioning exemptions granted to foreign-linked leadership. Entrepreneurship Support: IDEA launches free young entrepreneurship workshops (18–35) starting Sept. 30, plus a Phase 3 masterclass on managing finances and employee insurance. Tourism & Labor: The Aruba Food & Beverage Association announced a 2026 labor force and carrying capacity survey to map staffing shortages and training needs. Marine Protection Planning: DNM, ACF and Blue Marine Foundation prepare the next 30×30 stakeholder consultation round, sharing technical scenarios to protect more of Aruba’s marine environment. Local Economy Events: Savaneta hosts the second Seafood Festival this Sunday, spotlighting fishermen, producers and primary-sector growth. Business Development: YOO ARUBA certified Phase 2 foundation works and confirmed a December 1 revised price schedule.