Caribbean Economic Diversification: Trinidad and Tobago business voices are pushing for real diversification beyond oil and gas, warning that dependence on volatile global markets leaves the economy exposed and calling for measurable action in tourism, agriculture and manufacturing. Governance Watch: Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index ranks Haiti at the bottom in the Caribbean, while Suriname is among the lowest performers—an investor and business risk signal tied to public-sector trust. Suriname–China Cooperation: Suriname President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons says the country wants to consolidate and expand ties with China as the two mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, citing infrastructure, green development and multilateral cooperation. Suriname–Dominican Republic Dealmaking: Geerlings-Simons’ visit to the Dominican Republic highlights cooperation in renewable energy, agriculture, tourism, trade and parliamentary exchange, with air connectivity and visa-free entry for certain travelers flagged as growth levers. Aviation Infrastructure: Three firms bid for a new air traffic control tower at Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana—relevant to regional logistics capacity and offshore growth. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project scales clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, including cold-chain upgrades and low-carbon certification support across Suriname and neighbors. Energy Corridor Opportunity: Analysts point to a South American energy services boom—logistics, warehousing, maintenance and workforce support—as offshore activity expands off Guyana and Suriname, with Caribbean islands positioned to benefit.