Vigilance Unrest & Missing Surinamese Men: Tension flared on Guyana’s East Coast Demerara after police moved to execute a search warrant linked to a cross-border probe into two missing Surinamese men; reports say relatives of US-sanctioned businessman Mark “Demon” Cromwell were detained, triggering burning debris, a truck set alight, and gunshots heard, while police issued limited public updates and motorists were urged to avoid the area. Regional Security Push: The OAS called on the UN Security Council to renew Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate and fully fund it, urging personnel, equipment and logistics for sustainable deployment. Clean Energy Support for Women: Dominica women-led businesses are set to benefit from a US$550,000 Caribbean Development Bank initiative to help commercialise clean energy solutions, with eligibility also extending to Suriname and other regional states. Caribbean Connectivity Upgrade: EllaLink advanced its Caribbean Gateway into the development stage, targeting service by end-2029 with a carrier-neutral submarine system linking Cayenne to Martinique/Guadeloupe and a western leg to Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire, with potential onward interconnection to Suriname and the wider region. Suriname Business & Tourism: A Holiday Inn project in Paramaribo (85 rooms) broke ground, positioning the hotel to serve expected growth in airport, logistics and offshore oil-and-gas travel demand from late 2027 into 2028. Gold Mining Deal: Critical Resources expanded in Suriname by securing a 90% stake in the Greenstars gold project, adding to its recent Gonini acquisition near major regional gold operations. Telesur Software Upgrade: State telecom operator Telesur partnered with Cerillion to upgrade its business and operations support software, aiming to speed product launches and improve back-office efficiency.