Suriname-Dominican Republic Dealmaking: President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons met Dominican President Luis Abinader in Santo Domingo to sign cooperation agreements spanning tourism, agriculture, trade, education and international affairs, with visa-free entry for Dominicans holding valid US or Schengen visas and a push to boost air connectivity via the Sky High Dominicana Paramaribo–Santo Domingo route. Brazil-Suriname Trade Talks: Brazil and Suriname will negotiate in the second half of the year to expand a currently small, product-heavy trade relationship, with talks expected to cover trade facilitation and new sectors; a business meeting in Brasília targets energy, logistics, transport, agriculture and communications. Regional Security Leadership: Sint Maarten Police Chief Carl John was elected president of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP) during its Paramaribo conference, with organized crime and regional development high on the agenda. Aviation Connectivity Watch: Commentary highlights a structural reshaping of Caribbean aviation as Caribbean Airlines cuts routes and LIAT 2020 signs an interline agreement with Air Caraïbes, underscoring how connectivity decisions can quickly change business and travel flows. Wildlife & Energy Risk: Brazil approved Amazon River-mouth oil drilling despite concerns over rescue capacity for the area’s unique hybrid manatees, keeping environmental risk in the spotlight for the region’s energy frontier.