Armed Chinese Arrests in Suriname: Suriname’s Justice and Police Minister Harish Monorath warned that the interior can’t be an excuse for lawlessness after 14 Chinese nationals were arrested during a joint police and military operation in Brokopondo’s Sarakreek area, following viral videos of armed men in military-style uniforms patrolling near illegal gold-mining zones; weapons and ammunition were seized and immigration status and motives are under investigation. Curaçao–Suriname Youth Justice Cooperation: Curaçao approved a temporary cooperation agreement with Suriname’s youth detention and rehabilitation institution to exchange expertise on rehabilitation, guidance, and support for young people in the justice system. CARICOM Tax Meeting in Guyana: Tax administrators from across CARICOM will meet in Georgetown for COTA’s 27th General Assembly and Technical Conference (27–31 July) on “Future-Ready CARICOM Tax Administration,” focused on smart, data-driven and AI-enabled revenue systems. CARICOM Humanitarian Aid to Venezuela: Acting President Delcy Rodríguez thanked CARICOM countries for earthquake relief, citing 88 containers of emergency supplies, medical specialists, and equipment coordinated by Guyana and sent by multiple member states including Suriname. CARICOM Integration Update: Martinique and French Guiana officially joined CARICOM as associate members, increasing associate membership to eight while member states remain unchanged. Suriname Oil & Mining Watch: Founders Metals reported new gold results from its Antino project in southeastern Suriname, including a first-ever drilling-confirmed discovery at Antino Northeast.