Aruba Central Bank Holds Reserve Requirement Steady for 2026

IDEA (Institute for the Development of Entrepreneurship in Aruba) is organizing a workshop called 'Ready to Grow' aimed at both existing and aspiring entrepreneurs on the island. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, the 29th, and will focus on two key areas: financial management and employee insurance. The initiative is designed to strengthen the business knowledge of local entrepreneurs and better prepare them for the realities of running a company. By addressing financial literacy and employee benefits, the workshop targets some of the most common challenges small business owners face. The event reflects IDEA's ongoing mission to support entrepreneurial growth and sustainability in Aruba's economy.

Aruba's national lottery, Lotto, has announced that its Instacash scratch card game 'Instant Jackpot 3' will be withdrawn from the market on Friday, September 25, 2026. The announcement was made on Thursday, September 24, 2026, giving players one day's notice before the game's removal. This type of notice is standard practice for lottery operators when retiring a scratch card product, signaling that remaining tickets will no longer be available for purchase after that date. Players who hold existing Instant Jackpot 3 tickets should be aware of any claim deadlines that may apply to prizes won before the game's withdrawal. The retirement of this game typically precedes the introduction of a new or updated product in Lotto's Instacash scratch card lineup.

On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, WEB Aruba officially launched its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project during a formal ceremony in Oranjestad. The project marks a significant milestone in Aruba's push to reach 50% renewable energy by 2030. WEB Aruba, the island's public utility company, is leading the initiative to construct a large-scale battery park that will store energy generated from renewable sources. The storage system is designed to stabilize the grid and make renewable power more reliable and consistent for residents and businesses. This investment represents a concrete step forward in Aruba's long-standing ambition to transition away from fossil fuel dependency. The battery park is expected to complement existing wind and solar infrastructure already operating on the island. The project signals growing momentum in the Dutch Caribbean toward sustainable energy independence.