Fireworks permits: Aruba Police say fireworks (klapchi) sellers can submit 2026 permit applications only at the Shaba Police Station, from now until Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026—after that, no forms will be accepted. Biometrics at borders: U.S. Customs and Border Protection has expanded its Enhanced Passenger Processing facial-scanning system to more international airports, including in the Caribbean, speeding entry but raising privacy concerns. Banking & promotions: Aruba Bank named Tasha Rasmijn winner of its MEGA Golden Car Challenge, part of its car and motorcycle financing campaign. Real estate recognition: ID Realty Group launched the Aruba Real Estate Cornerstone Awards 2026, honoring Stanley and Clayton Brown, Rudolph Kok, and Cindy Ruittemanz. Tourism & jobs pressure: MPs warn that protected-area and tour-route decisions could jeopardize livelihoods of hundreds to nearly 1,000 workers unless there’s real dialogue and regulation. Public finance debate: Aruba’s 2027 budget was delivered on time and backed as compliant, but the CAft says investment levels are too low and the AIOF fund is not yet operational. Tech & security: HPE released patches for critical remote code execution flaws in ArubaOS-CX networking switches, urging administrators to act promptly. Heritage restoration: Restoration work on historic Cas Debrot has entered its second phase, with completion targeted for early 2027. Aviation connectivity: The Netherlands will examine Aruba’s proposal for European-style airport preclearance, building on Aruba’s existing U.S. preclearance setup. Conservation: Aruba Birdlife Conservation will host the first International Burrowing Owl Conservation Conference (Sept. 7–10) to protect the endemic Shoco, with only about 200 breeding pairs estimated.