Cultural Heritage & Architecture: Curaçao historian Rose Mary Allen was selected for an international design team advancing to the next stage of the National Slavery Museum competition in Amsterdam, with the project explicitly aiming to reflect Dutch slavery history and its impact today. Wildlife & Conservation: Researchers documented the first-ever olive ridley sea turtle nest in Florida on Jupiter Beach, with the turtle “Tini” linked to a nesting range that includes Suriname—raising questions about shifting ocean conditions and migration. Suriname–China Cooperation: President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons said Suriname wants to consolidate and expand ties with China as the two mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, pointing to cooperation in infrastructure, green development, and people-to-people links. Bilateral Tech/Trade Push: Suriname and the Dominican Republic discussed deeper cooperation across renewable energy, agriculture, tourism, sustainable development, and parliamentary exchange, including technology and energy. Clean Energy for Fisheries: Canada’s STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, including renewable power and cold-chain upgrades, with Suriname among participating countries. Public Health Tech: PAHO’s 2025 annual report to the OAS highlights Suriname’s malaria-free certification and other regional health progress, alongside setbacks like measles elimination. Regional Security & AI: The ACCP elected Sint Maarten Police Chief Carl John to lead the Caribbean police body, with conference discussions focused on organized crime, cybercrime, and the growing use of emerging tech and AI in policing. Mining Expertise (Suriname-linked): Everlert appointed Dr. Criss Capps as VP of Mining, Exploration and Geology, citing decades of experience including work in Suriname. Trade Negotiations: Brazil and Suriname are set to negotiate to expand their trade agreement, aiming to broaden sectors beyond a small, concentrated current trade flow. Cyber Threats: A report warns of rising cyber operations by state-sponsored threat groups targeting Latin America and Caribbean government entities, including China-linked activity.