Cultural Heritage & Education: Curaçao’s Cultuurfonds honoured Cenaida van Dinter for decades of volunteer work preserving intangible heritage—especially traditional headscarf tying—and for teaching youth through dance and school lessons. Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM’s COFCOR raised concern over Cuba’s crisis and US tensions, but Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago distanced themselves from the statement, revealing a rare split inside the bloc. Suriname in the Spotlight: The USS Nimitz made calls offshore to Suriname and Guyana, with officials stressing deepening US–Caribbean ties amid uncertainty over whether it’s goodwill or linked to wider Cuba-related pressure. Community & Safety: A fire in Port Mourant left five homeless; arson is suspected, and the family is seeking help to rebuild. Culture, Identity & Language: Suriname’s ambassador urged Ghana and Suriname institutions to help descendants of enslaved Africans reconnect with language and history, including plans for a “Diaspora City” with a Suriname Village. Sports & Pride: Panama unveiled its 26-man World Cup squad in a video mixing national landmarks with everyday market scenes—an identity-forward send-off. Caribbean Mobility: Caribbean Airlines will withdraw service to Dominica and St. Kitts and reduce some routes, including the Guyana–Suriname service, citing sustained losses.