INTERPOL on Illicit Finance: INTERPOL Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza warned that criminal networks across the Americas are operating like corporations, using routes for drugs and people alongside illegal gold mining to move and hide profits, including follow-the-money work from Operation Guyana Shield involving Guyana, Suriname and others. Suriname-Guyana Ferry Disruption: The Suriname-Guyana MV Canawaima service was suspended due to technical issues, leaving passengers stranded and prompting the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce to call for a replacement vessel and redundancy on the Corentyne crossing. Energy Cooperation Pact: A Suriname–Venezuela agreement signed in Paramaribo adds a 2026–2027 roadmap for energy cooperation, supported by technical training links between universities. Mining Power Shift: Zijin Longking plans a USD232m solar-plus-storage expansion at gold mines including Rosebel in Suriname, aiming to cut diesel use and improve mine energy security. Local Business & Trade Signals: The Georgetown Chamber urged Guyana to better monitor foreign oil contractors and publish local content plan extracts, while a new Georgetown–Lethem charter service cuts airfares by over 10% to support hinterland access to markets and services. Regional Diplomacy: India–CARICOM talks co-chaired by Suriname’s FM Melvin Bouva highlighted deeper trade, digital governance and climate resilience, with CARICOM backing India’s UNSC bid for 2028–29. Suriname in the Spotlight: A report notes Suriname’s audit office credits Indian ITEC training and institutional capacity support, pointing to continued value in skills and standards.