Tourism & Cruising: Corendon is adding a new Aruba departure option: a 14-day Renaissance cruise starting Dec. 3, 2026 from Aruba and ending Dec. 16 in Curaçao, with stops across the eastern Caribbean—an extra boost for local travel demand and on-island boarding. Cruise Operations: Carnival Cruise Line is testing later hours for Guy’s Burger Joint on Carnival Conquest, aiming to roll the idea out fleetwide if the response stays strong. Visitor Spending: Visa data for Q2 2026 shows 304,308 foreign Visa cardholders spent USD 184.9 million in Aruba, led by restaurants/food (USD 56.7m), then accommodation (USD 44m) and retail (USD 39.3m). Public Services & Waste: Cuida Aruba’s Aug. 29 cleanup will run from 6 community drop-off points (7am–12pm) to improve truck capacity and reduce delays. Energy Security: RECIP-3 expansion at WEB Aruba adds two Wärtsilä engines for 36 MW of firm capacity, framed as key to meeting rising demand and reducing shortage risk. Governance & Accountability: Fresh criticism targets ministerial transparency and LAR-related information requests, while another item highlights a continuing staffing gap in government operations. Elder Care: Alzheimer Foundation Aruba calls for zero tolerance on elder abuse, rejecting statements that normalize mistreatment. Climate Readiness: Caribbean meteorology groups urge businesses and households to prepare for hotter, drier conditions as El Niño strengthens.