San Nicolas Pop-Up Market: The monthly market in downtown San Nicolas is celebrating its first anniversary this Saturday, Sept. 26, growing from 13 vendors in 2025 to 60+ today, with local crafts, food and music drawing residents and visitors. Electricity pricing lessons: MPs Omar Ottley and Viren Kotai visited WEB to study Aruba’s electricity pricing model for St. Maarten, focusing on how fuel costs are built into the rate structure. Primary sector push: Savaneta’s second Seafood Festival returns Sunday, Sept. 27, aiming to spotlight local fishermen and producers while boosting community business activity. Energy infrastructure: WEB has started work on BESS II, a 35 MW / 70 MWh battery storage project expected to be the Caribbean’s largest, supporting Aruba’s 2030 renewables target and grid stability. Entrepreneur financing: Qredits says it can now use the Dutch BMKB SME Credit Guarantee across Aruba and the Kingdom to unlock loans for viable businesses lacking collateral. Tourism update: Aruba Tourism Authority reports 145,750 stayover visitors in August 2026 (6.6 nights average), with North America still the biggest source market. Public accountability: Aruba’s Ombudsman published its 2024 annual report, detailing how the bureau built its complaints and digital service foundations in its first year. Sports & jobs: Masters World Championships Aruba 2026 (Oct. 23-25) will bring 24+ countries, while the “In the Picture” program says 41% of participants have found work. National cleanup: Aruba’s National Cleanup Day is set for Saturday at Playa Pabou with 15 sponsored dumpsters and growing participation from schools, companies and residents.