Bilateral Diplomacy: Suriname President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons wrapped a high-profile official visit to the Dominican Republic, telling lawmakers the two countries are “two democracies” and pushing cooperation on renewable energy, agriculture, tourism, sustainable development, and a wider parliamentary exchange. Strategic Partnership: Abinader and Geerlings-Simons signed a joint declaration and multiple agreements, including a new tourism immigration rule: Dominican citizens with ordinary passports can enter Suriname visa-free if they hold a valid US or Schengen visa. Regional Security & Policing: Sint Maarten Police Chief Carl John was elected president of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) in Paramaribo, with the conference focused on organized crime, firearms violence, trafficking, smuggling, cybercrime, and policing tech. Energy & Environment: ExxonMobil filed for environmental authorization for a second super-sized FPSO to develop the Haimara gas discovery offshore Guyana, while Brazil’s environmental approval for Amazon-adjacent drilling reignited concerns about manatee rescue capacity. Local Governance/Consular Work: Suriname’s new Consul-General in Curaçao, Joraisa Pokie, began her tenure with a courtesy visit to the Curaçao governor to strengthen trade, culture, education, and consular ties. International Justice & Heritage: The Dutch Royal House acknowledged “serious doubts” over some colonial-era objects’ voluntary acquisition, with plans to publish provenance data for an open dialogue with origin countries.