AHATA Promotes Workplace Heat Safety Amid Ongoing Intense Temperatures

Aruba's utility company N.V. ELMAR recently organized its third edition of 'Chispa di Informacion' (Spark of Information), an informational session designed specifically for local real estate agencies. The recurring initiative aims to share practical knowledge about ELMAR's services and internal processes with real estate professionals who frequently assist clients in setting up or transferring utility connections. By equipping agents with up-to-date information, ELMAR helps streamline the process for property buyers, sellers, and renters navigating utility requirements. The session reflects ELMAR's ongoing effort to strengthen communication between the utility provider and the real estate sector. Holding this for a third time signals that the program has become an established part of ELMAR's community and industry outreach strategy.

FreeZone Aruba closed 2025 with a profit of nearly half a million florins, marking the second consecutive year that the state-owned company has recorded a positive financial result. This follows a prolonged period of losses that had raised concerns about the viability of the free trade zone. The back-to-back profitable years signal a meaningful financial turnaround for the government-owned entity. FreeZone Aruba plays a key role in the island's economy by facilitating trade and attracting commercial activity through tax and duty incentives. Sustained profitability strengthens the case for continued public investment in the zone and boosts confidence among current and prospective business operators. The consecutive positive results suggest that structural improvements or strategic adjustments implemented in recent years are beginning to take hold.

Aruba's government collected more than 136 million florins in tax revenue during July 2026, compared to approximately 126 million florins in the same month the previous year. This represents a year-over-year increase of nearly 8%, signaling stronger fiscal performance for the island. The figures were reported by the government and published by local outlet Noticia Cla. The growth in tax intake suggests improved economic activity and potentially stronger compliance or collection efforts. Higher tax revenues can give the Aruban government greater capacity to fund public services, reduce debt, or invest in infrastructure. The comparison to July 2025 provides a clear benchmark indicating a meaningful upward trend in government income.