CARICOM Tax Tech: Tax administrators from across CARICOM will meet in Georgetown, Guyana (27–31 July) for COTA’s 27th General Assembly and Technical Conference, focused on “Smart, Data-Driven and AI-Enabled” revenue systems—how tech, analytics, and AI can boost compliance and taxpayer services. Wind-Assisted Towing for Suriname FPSO: SBM Offshore/Technip Energies/TotalEnergies (GranMorgu) are evaluating Beyond the Sea’s SeaKite 2400 wind-assisted kite traction towing to cut fuel use and towing time on the China-to-Suriname journey, with phased R&D and onshore testing before integration. Digital Drilling for GranMorgu: Halliburton won long-term integrated drilling and completions work for GranMorgu, using digital workflows, real-time data, and remote operations control, plus upgrades to local mud and cement capability and a new completions/drilling workshop. Suriname Gold Sampling: Sranan Gold reported high-grade grab assays from its Lawatino reconnaissance, including a quartz vein sample at 101.5 g/t Au, tied to the Central Guiana Shear Zone trend. Exploration Drilling Hits: Miata Metals intersected 30.0 m at 4.06 g/t Au at Sela Creek (Jons Trend), reinforcing a broad, stacked, structurally controlled gold system. Antino Gold Update: Founders Metals released mid-year results from Antino, including a new Antino Northeast discovery with 58.5 m at 1.00 g/t Au. Passport Services Upgrade: VFS Global and Suriname’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs plan an “Overseas Passport and Consular Services” pilot in the US starting September 2026, enabling abroad passport renewals and biometric registration at partner locations.