Suicide Prevention Law Push: Suriname’s National Assembly Speaker Ashwin Adhin says he will pilot private member’s legislation to make suicide prevention legally mandatory, citing police figures showing 22 cases of suicide and attempts in June versus 12 in April and 14 in May, and arguing the Penal Code protects the person while the new law would require structural measures, goals, and annual accountability. Gold Investment in Suriname: Gold Fields is adding US$77m to lift its stake in Suriname explorer Founders Metals to just under 20%, helping Founders consolidate full control of the Antino gold district after buying out Nana Resources’ interest. Regional Health Cooperation: Health leaders from Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname met in Suriname to renew commitments to malaria elimination across the Guiana Shield, with renewed focus on transmission among mining communities and Indigenous populations. Suriname in International Football: Suriname striker Joel Piroe’s loan move to West Ham is confirmed, with an obligation to buy, as the Championship club looks to boost its promotion push. Caribbean Youth Football: Suriname’s U-14 team is set to face Saint Lucia in the CFU Challenge Series after Suriname beat USVI 8-0, with group standings tightening in Tier II Group D. Health Study on Drinks: A new study links higher intake of non-sugar-sweetened beverages to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, including among Surinamese participants in a multiethnic cohort. Malaria-Free Future: The Guiana Shield meeting also highlighted the need for sustained political commitment and stronger regional partnerships to accelerate progress toward a malaria-free future.