Ferry Dispute Hits Trade: Suriname and Guyana cleared regulatory concerns after the M.V. Canawaima suspension, with the service set to resume while repairs and compliance checks continue—yet the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce is still urging clearer timelines on the remedial work and requirements, warning the disruption is already affecting passengers, operators, and the movement of goods. Maritime Safety Debate: A new letter argues “free movement” under CARICOM can’t mean operating an unsafe vessel, framing the Canawaima stoppage as a public-safety necessity rather than a rights breach. Gold-Mining Risk Controls: Surinamese police seized more than two tonnes of cyanide in Coronie, allegedly smuggled from Guyana, as authorities investigate permits, origin, and destination—an issue tied directly to gold processing practices. Oil-Boom Readiness via Fintech: A Suriname-focused explainer says the country has about two years to prepare for the offshore oil ramp-up and that fintech could help modernize payments and financial access before more money flows into the economy. Mining Deal Watch: Founders Metals moved to consolidate full ownership of its Antino Gold Project and directors bought shares after the update, while separate copper-gold project news highlights Sumitomo and G Mining taking a 25% stake in Chile’s Dos Amigos via Tintina. Regional Business Context: Caribbean Airlines announced it will discontinue some Trinidad–Barbados routes and adjust other regional services, adding another layer of travel and logistics uncertainty for the wider market.