Suriname–Dominican Republic Deal-Making: Suriname President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons met Dominican President Luis Abinader in Santo Domingo and signed cooperation agreements to deepen ties in renewable energy, agriculture, tourism, trade, education, and parliamentary exchange, with air connectivity highlighted via the Sky High Dominicana route and visa-free entry for Dominicans holding valid US/Schengen visas. China Partnership Focus: In a separate interview, Suriname’s president said the country aims to consolidate and expand relations with China as the two mark 50 years of diplomatic ties, pointing to infrastructure, green development, and multilateral cooperation. Aviation Infrastructure (Suriname-Relevant Region): Guyana opened bids for an air traffic control tower at Cheddi Jagan International Airport, with two Chinese firms and a Guyanese-GECI joint venture among bidders—an indicator of growing regional aviation capacity needs. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, including renewable power and cold storage to improve cold-chain efficiency across countries including Suriname. Oil & Gas Momentum in the Region: ExxonMobil filed for environmental approval for a new Haimara gas development offshore Guyana using a super-sized FPSO, reinforcing the wider offshore buildout that drives logistics and services demand. Governance & Business Climate: A French ambassador urged Guyana to fast-track a deepwater port to unlock European trade, while also citing connectivity and visa hurdles—issues that matter for regional shipping and investment flows.