Ferry Crisis & Regional Ties: Suriname’s Maritime Authority (MAS) has turned down Guyana’s alternative vessel proposal after the MV Canawaima suspension, while Guyana says MAS maintenance and drydocking responsibility sits with Suriname under the joint venture—yet MAS also warned a sailing ban could follow if safety deficiencies aren’t fixed by Aug. 13. Service Resumes: Guyana welcomed the lifting of the ban and the ferry is set to resume today, with priority for stranded passengers, though drydocking talks and a replacement vessel remain on the agenda. Public Safety Pressure: MAS previously issued a final warning letter to Canawaima Management Company NV, demanding fixes to fire-fighting/detection systems, safety equipment readiness, crew certificates, and independent hull and cofferdam checks. Health & Agriculture: Suriname detected H5 avian influenza after a spike in chicken deaths at a Wanica poultry farm, triggering source/contact tracing. Energy & Jobs: TotalEnergies and Staatsolie say the GranMorgu offshore project in Block 58 remains on track for first oil in mid-2028, with major port logistics underway. Mining Investment: Critical Resources secured exclusivity to acquire a major interest in Suriname’s Gonini gold project, targeting hard-rock exploration in the Sara Creek district. International Crime Cooperation: Operation ATLAS NEXUS wrapped up with 490+ arrests and 156.9 tonnes seized across multiple countries including Suriname, targeting drug trafficking, human trafficking, document fraud, firearms and environmental crime.