Dutch Colonial Reckoning: A Leiden University study commissioned by King Willem-Alexander says the House of Orange-Nassau was “wholeheartedly” involved in colonial exploitation and shared responsibility for the survival of the Dutch slave trade, reigniting debate across the Netherlands. Amazon Health Cooperation: Guyana’s Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony chaired talks with Amazon countries on malaria elimination, Indigenous health, hepatitis B and C, and stronger disease surveillance, with Suriname sharing its community-based malaria elimination approach. Gender-Based Violence Focus: UNFPA will partner with local media in Guyana to push more human-centered reporting on gender-based violence, child marriage, and adolescent pregnancy, citing high rates of intimate partner violence and links to teen pregnancy. CARICOM Games Pathway: Sport directors from Guyana and Suriname discussed expanding the CARICOM 10K into a multi-discipline CARICOM Games, with a formal proposal to be prepared for governments. Suriname Bird Flu Watch: Port and entry checks were stepped up after Suriname’s avian influenza outbreak, with officials stressing no immediate threat to poultry in the region. Regional Sports: Guyana’s Under-15 boys secured travel to St. Maarten after a last-minute diplomatic push, while Jamaica beat 10-man El Salvador 2-0 in the Nations League, moving behind Suriname in the group. Local Politics: Suriname’s NPS marked its 80th anniversary, with Vice President Gregory Rusland saying the party plans to stay active.