Suriname Offshore Oil: TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu push in Suriname’s Block 58 is moving toward commercial production, with Halliburton contracted for drilling services, well completions and digital workflows; the project targets first oil in 2028 using an FPSO and is expected to support future tie-backs. Public Health: Suriname’s chikungunya situation is no longer in the epidemic phase, but the virus is still circulating; health officials urge residents to keep mosquito breeding sites under control since spraying alone won’t stop new populations. Medicines Quality (Regional Tech): PAHO, CARPHA and the US Pharmacopeia ran a Caribbean webinar to strengthen medicines quality assurance, lab testing capacity and regulatory systems, with participation from Guyana, Jamaica, Suriname and others. Microplastics & Wildlife: New research reports microplastics in Amazonian wildlife even inside protected areas, showing how contamination can move between aquatic and land ecosystems. Diabetes & Diet Drinks: A multiethnic study in the Netherlands found higher intake of non-sugar-sweetened drinks is linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk, including among Surinamese participants. Local Tech/Business: Miata Metals closed a C$25.2M financing including a 19.9% strategic investment by La Mancha, signaling continued activity in the mining sector. Science Outreach: The Caribbean’s Conch Shell International Film Fest (CSIFF26) announced its 2026 lineup, including Suriname filmmakers, blending culture with tech-enabled storytelling.