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Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Risk Watch: A former Suriname ambassador says the global oil “buffer” is shifting toward the US—especially Houston—and warns small, import-dependent economies like Suriname and the wider Caribbean could feel the squeeze on fuel prices, inflation, and transport costs if disruptions stack up around September. Diplomacy & Diaspora: India’s Jaishankar wrapped up his Trinidad and Tobago visit with eight new MoUs (tourism, healthcare, Nelson Island upgrades, vector control, infrastructure, and an Ayurveda chair) plus a push to make OCI cards easier for the Indian-origin community—interest is reportedly rising fast. Heritage Politics: Trinidad’s PM announced plans to rename Nelson Island via a committee with public input, aiming to honour the “Jahaji” legacy. Security: Spain seized a record 30 tons of cocaine in a high-seas raid; meanwhile Guyana reported arrests tied to a Europe-bound cocaine haul. Culture & Sport: Paget Rytter won the Espoir title for Suriname at Grand Caraibe in Guadeloupe, while Jaishankar kept spotlight on cricket ties—plus a big chutney-soca night at Emperors Palace.
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