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The Fundacion Salvaguardia e Herencia Cultural di Aruba (FSHCA) has announced it will hold its first Siman di Cultura, or Culture Week, beginning September 19. The event marks the organization's first anniversary and serves as a celebration of Aruban cultural heritage. FSHCA, whose name translates to the Foundation for the Safeguarding and Cultural Heritage of Aruba, was established with the mission of preserving and promoting the island's unique traditions and identity. The Culture Week is expected to bring together community members, artists, and cultural practitioners in a series of events highlighting local heritage. The initiative reflects a broader effort on the island to formally institutionalize the protection and celebration of Aruban culture for future generations.

Aruba's Department of Education (DEA) has announced that registration for the 2027 Landsexamen — the island's national secondary school exit exams — is now open. The exams cover three academic levels: MAVO, HAVO, and VWO, which correspond to different tiers of secondary education in the Dutch Caribbean system. Students and eligible candidates who wish to sit for the 2027 exams must register before the deadline of October 16, 2026. The DEA's exam section is overseeing the registration process and has issued the announcement to ensure prospective candidates have sufficient advance notice. The Landsexamen is a critical milestone for students in Aruba, as passing results are required for progression to higher education or vocational pathways. Early registration periods are standard practice to allow the department to plan logistics and allocate resources accordingly.

The midday lottery results for Aruba were published on September 18, 2026, by local news outlet 24ora. The Catochi numbers drawn were 3945, 9790, and 6403. The X2Big 4 result was 7809, while the 1off number came in at 9848. The Zodiac result was 2901, associated with the Gemini sign, and the Lucky number was 217 FP. These results are published daily to inform players of winning combinations across Aruba's popular local lottery games.