Waste & Consumption: UNDP’s Trinidad and Tobago resident representative Ugo Blanco warned that the country’s per-person waste output is about 2.6kg per day versus 1.3kg across the Caribbean, urging students and citizens to cut unnecessary purchases and shift toward more responsible consumption. Suriname–China 50 Years: Suriname President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons said the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China will be used to expand cooperation in infrastructure, green development, people-to-people links, and multilateral work. Bilateral Tech & Energy Links: Geerlings-Simons also pushed deeper cooperation with the Dominican Republic, including renewable energy, sustainable development, technology, and parliamentary exchange. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project (CAD4.324m) is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries, including renewable power and cold-chain upgrades, with Suriname among participating countries. Cyber Threats in the Region: ESET reports China-linked groups are stepping up cyber operations against Latin America and Caribbean governments, including targets in Venezuela and Panama. Colonial Collections Scrutiny: The Dutch Royal House acknowledged “serious doubts” about some colonial-era acquisitions, with provenance research touching Suriname and the wider Caribbean. Wildlife & Conservation: A rare olive ridley sea turtle nest was documented in Florida, and separate reporting highlights sophisticated golden lion tamarin trafficking networks involving Suriname.