Suriname Health Policy: Suriname’s Ministry of Health, with PAHO/WHO and the IDB, launched training for field workers for the WHO STEPS non-communicable disease risk survey—its first since 2013—aimed at updating national data on tobacco, alcohol, obesity, hypertension, diabetes and mental health, with nationwide fieldwork planned over three months. Suriname Airport Modernization: Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) rolled out CUPPS common-use passenger processing technology, upgrading shared passenger handling and aligning the airport with international airline systems. Suriname Energy Outlook: Petronas is expected to make a Final Investment Decision this year for offshore Block 52 after eight discoveries totaling over 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, while TotalEnergies says it will begin a new multi-well drilling campaign in 2027 (Block 58), targeting further exploration ahead of first oil expected in 2028. Regional Diplomacy: Canada and CARICOM renewed their strategic partnership at the OAS General Assembly in Panama, focusing on security, climate resilience and economic cooperation, with a results-focused action plan and measurable targets. Caribbean Security & Migration: A report highlights how Cubans are increasingly seeking refuge via Suriname and French Guiana routes into Brazil, with Brazilian police investigating suspected smuggling and money-laundering networks tied to the corridor. Maritime Governance: Saudi Arabia launched a “Caribbean Maritime Transport Sustainability” project with the IMO to strengthen maritime laws and regulatory capacity across 14 Caribbean states, including Suriname.