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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.

Aruba's national lottery, Lotto, announced the launch of a new scratch-card game called 'Three of a Kind,' expanding its existing Instacash family of instant-win games. The announcement was made on Friday, September 25. The new game follows the familiar Instacash format, which offers players immediate results upon purchase. Instacash games are a popular segment of Lotto's product lineup, giving players a quick and accessible way to participate in the lottery. The addition of 'Three of a Kind' broadens the choices available to Aruba's lottery players and signals continued growth in the island's instant-game offerings.