Energy Security Push: Suriname’s Oil, Gas and Environment Minister Patrick Brunings says the country wants to position itself as a “safe haven” for energy supply, pointing to offshore gas discoveries and more potential fields within shipping reach, while seeking U.S. and global investors to move the sector forward. Mining & Exploration: Miata Metals (MMET) marked its new TSX Venture listing, highlighting its Suriname-focused gold exploration portfolio in the Guyana Shield, including the Sela Creek project and a fully funded 25,000-metre drill program. Oil & Gas Infrastructure Deal: APA Corporation agreed to buy Savant Alaska for about $70m upfront plus contingent payments, securing midstream and pipeline assets tied to Alaska’s Badami facilities and Nutaaq Pipeline—an industry signal for how infrastructure can accelerate appraisal and development. China–Suriname Cooperation: Suriname’s public works minister Stephen Tsang told Xinhua the two countries plan deeper collaboration in infrastructure, green development, digital economy and AI as large-scale oil and gas development approaches. Regional Trade for Industry: TTMA launched a trade mission to Guyana and Suriname (June 8–14) with 38 companies, aiming for B2B meetings and market intelligence in high-growth sectors. Logistics & Border Ops: A cross-agency postal and customs summit in San Salvador will align regional mail processing and security checks, with Suriname among participating countries. Aviation Safety: The EU updated its Air Safety List—Kyrgyzstan carriers removed; Air Express Algeria added—affecting airline operations into the EU. Public Health Policy: Caribbean countries met in Barbados to advance sodium reduction and eliminate industrially produced trans fats, targeting processed-food drivers of NCDs.