Energy & Regional Security: Suriname’s Oil, Gas and Environment Minister Patrick Brunings says the Strait of Hormuz crisis is pushing countries to seek “safe haven” energy roles, with Suriname pitching its offshore gas to U.S. and global investors after meeting U.S. energy officials in March. Oil & Gas Outlook: A new report says Suriname is moving toward first offshore oil production, with ramp-ups expected from 2028 and continued exploration momentum through 2026–2029, including possible gas commercialization. Trade & Finance: The IDB Invest and CDB signed a US$25 million guarantee deal to expand trade financing across Caribbean markets, aiming to unlock more support for smaller economies. Health & Food Security: Barbados plans to use savings from a proposed $1.2 billion debt buyback to fund health and nutrition programmes, including regional food security work with Guyana and Suriname. Infrastructure & China Ties: Suriname’s public works minister says the country wants deeper cooperation with China on infrastructure, green development, the digital economy and AI as large-scale oil and gas development approaches. Clean Energy for Fisheries: CRFM says the STAR-Fish project will scale clean energy interventions for fisheries and aquaculture, with Suriname among participating countries. Sports (Regional): Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao approved the 2027 Inter-Island Games sports programme and discussed expanding future editions to include Suriname. World Cup (Haiti-Scotland): Haiti and Scotland kick off their World Cup returns, with Haiti set to play home games in Curacao amid ongoing civil war.