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The Aruba Food & Beverage Association (AF&BA) has announced the launch of its 2026 Labor Force and Carrying Capacity Survey, targeting the island's food and beverage industry. The survey aims to assess workforce levels and the sector's overall capacity to sustain operations, a critical concern for one of Aruba's most active economic segments. By gathering data on staffing and operational limits, the AF&BA seeks to identify gaps and challenges facing restaurants, bars, and related businesses. The results are expected to inform industry stakeholders, policymakers, and potential investors about the real state of the sector heading into 2026. Labor shortages and carrying capacity constraints have been ongoing concerns across Caribbean hospitality industries in the post-pandemic era. The survey reflects a broader effort by the AF&BA to advocate effectively for its members using evidence-based data. No deadline for the survey's completion has been publicly announced at this stage.

Aruba's Department of Economic Affairs, Commerce and Industry, through its IDEA (Initiative for Development of Aruban Enterprise) unit, is organizing a series of free workshops focused on young entrepreneurship. The workshops are open to young people between the ages of 18 and 35 at no cost to participants. The program is designed to support and develop the next generation of local business owners and entrepreneurs on the island. IDEA's initiative reflects a broader government effort to stimulate economic growth by investing in youth-led enterprise. Details on specific dates and registration are expected to follow as the program launch approaches. The workshops represent a direct resource for young Arubans looking to start or grow a business with institutional guidance and support.

Comerciantenen Uni, a business association in Aruba, held a press conference to present complaints received from its members regarding widespread tax non-compliance among local businesses. The organization says many businesses are operating without proper registration and are not filing or paying taxes to the government. These complaints were formally submitted by member businesses who have grown frustrated with what they see as an uneven playing field. Legitimate, tax-paying businesses argue that unregistered competitors have a significant cost advantage, allowing them to undercut prices. The issue raises concerns about lost government tax revenue and unfair competition in Aruba's local economy. Comerciantenen Uni is calling attention to the problem in hopes of prompting authorities to take enforcement action against non-compliant operators.