Cruise & Ports: Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander welcomed the new Margaritaville at Sea Islander on its inaugural Aruba call, with a plaque exchange involving the Aruba Tourism Authority and Aruba Ports Authority; the ship brought about 2,650 visitors and adds to Aruba’s growing cruise pull. Next-Gen Itineraries: Margaritaville also confirmed its biggest ship, Beachcomber, will sail from Galveston starting Oct 2027, offering 4–7 night cruises that include Aruba and a first call to Veracruz. Tourism Governance: Parliament unanimously ordered the Government to implement tour-operator requests, while the ABC Birdlife Conservation case was postponed five weeks, with the court requiring a constructive meeting plan to balance conservation and long-running tourism operations. Energy & Inflation Watch: Aruba’s Central Bank warns that if oil prices stay high through late 2027, inflation could jump to 4.9% and growth could slow sharply. Labor & Permits: The Central Bank also examines how legalizing about 6,000 undocumented workers could raise tax receipts but increase pressures like healthcare and possibly housing. Aviation Regulation: Aruba and San Marino signed a framework for San Marino-registered commercial aircraft operating under Aruba-issued oversight procedures. Security & Compliance: A report flags active exploitation of FortiGate firewalls to deploy malware, a reminder for Aruba’s business and infrastructure operators.