Regional Trade & Industry: The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) has launched a June 8–14 trade mission to Guyana and Suriname, led by Emil Ramkissoon, bringing 38 companies and 58 participants for B2B meetings, seminars, networking and market research aimed at expanding exports, sourcing products/services and finding investment in high-growth sectors. Logistics & Border Operations: Antigua and Barbuda’s postal and customs departments are reforming joint workflows after announcing a cross-agency summit in San Salvador (June 8–11) to streamline mail processing, strengthen border security and clarify what can legally move across regional borders, including tighter inspection of prohibited items. Suriname–Dominican Republic Cooperation: Suriname President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons used a joint session in Santo Domingo to push deeper ties with the Dominican Republic in renewable energy, agriculture, tourism, sustainable development and parliamentary exchange, while also highlighting climate-change shared risks and inviting Dominican visits to Suriname. Aviation & Trade Connectivity: Suriname and the Dominican Republic signed agreements that include boosting air connectivity, with the Sky High Dominicana route between Santo Domingo and Paramaribo flagged as a catalyst for tourism and trade, plus visa-free entry for Dominican tourists holding valid US or Schengen visas. Clean Energy for Fisheries: The STAR-Fish project is scaling clean energy interventions for Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture, with Suriname among participating countries, focusing on renewable power, cold storage for better cold-chain efficiency and support for low-carbon certification pathways. Governance Watch: Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index ranks Suriname among the lowest-scoring Caribbean countries, a signal investors and business groups often treat as a governance risk factor.