Aviation & Trade: Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali says the government is ready to finalise talks with major airlines to use CJIA’s Terminal 2 as a global hub, with security systems and a push for an international aviation training centre also on the agenda. Regional Health: Costa Rica will require a digital yellow fever vaccination certificate from Oct. 1 for travel to eight new destinations at risk, including Suriname and Guyana. Suriname Football: Suriname starts its CONCACAF Nations League Group B campaign with three points and a strong goal record, while Martinique seeks to bounce back in Paramaribo—setting up a key fight for first place. Cross-border Transport: The MV Canawaima ferry between Guyana and Suriname is cleared to sail after re-inspection, keeping the service running as authorities monitor technical conditions. Public Health & Agriculture: Suriname’s first confirmed H5 bird flu outbreak has led to a 28-day closure of the affected poultry farm and nearby contact locations. Mining & Investment: Critical Resources expands in Suriname with a 90% stake bid for the Greenstars gold project, following its earlier Gonini move. Wealth & Work: Jamaica is reported to have the second-longest average work week in the Americas, while a global wealth study highlights extreme concentration at the top 0.1% in many countries. Sports (Caribbean): Virgin Islands drag racing teams won big at the King Ocean International Grenada Drags, with regional participation from across the Caribbean and Suriname.