Amazon Conservation Investment: Inditex and Conservation International signed a 2026-2028 deal worth €6.5m to protect and restore over 2 million hectares of Amazon rainforest across six countries, including Suriname, with support for indigenous reserves and degraded-area restoration. Suriname Offshore Logistics (GranMorgu): SBM Offshore and Technip Energies, with TotalEnergies EP Suriname, will test a wind-assisted kite traction towing system for the GranMorgu FPSO—aiming to cut towing time and fuel use during the China-to-Suriname move and validate a first-of-its-kind approach. Regional Trade & Connectivity: Guyana and Suriname agreed to introduce an integrated online booking system for the Canawaima ferry route, targeting shorter waiting times and 24/7 ticket sales, alongside planned drydocking and engine overhauls. Maritime Safety Call: Families of six missing crew members from the fishing vessel St Vincent VII are urging intensified search-and-rescue efforts in waters between Suriname, French Guiana and Brazil after a fire left the vessel without power or communication. CARICOM Integration Focus: After CARICOM’s 51st Heads meeting, commentary stresses the need for measurable economic returns from integration, with regional connectivity—like ferry services—highlighted as a practical priority. Visa Clarification (Spain): Suriname’s region is watching Spain’s visa-free list closely; Belizeans were clarified as still needing Schengen visas, underscoring how EU rules shape travel access for CARICOM countries.