Road Safety Push: Suriname launched its Strategic Road Safety Plan 2026–2030 with PAHO/WHO support, aiming to cut traffic deaths and injuries by 50% by 2030 versus 2021, using a “Safe System” approach that links safer roads, speed and enforcement, vehicle safety, road-user behavior, and stronger emergency response. Regional Humanitarian Health Aid: Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez thanked CARICOM countries for 88 containers of earthquake relief, including medical specialists, drug tablets, doctors and surgeons, plus food, diapers, mattresses, and water—shipments coordinated from Guyana and listing support that includes Suriname. Public Health Cooperation: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and India signed an MoU to advance public health, including recognizing the Indian Pharmacopoeia to streamline pharmaceutical import quality checks and registration, and exploring affordable generic medicine access. WHO Internship Access: WHO opened its Global Internship Programme to citizens of all 194 member states, including dozens of African countries, offering placements across WHO headquarters and country offices. Health Policy Debate in the Region: Dr. Vincent Adams criticized Guyana’s low Environmental Performance Index ranking as tied to governance priorities that he says neglect environmental safety and public health. Travel Rules for Caricom: Spain granted visa-free short stays to citizens of nine CARICOM nations (not including Suriname), easing travel for tourism, business, family visits, and medical treatment. Community & Youth Skills: CARICOM marked World Youth Skills Day with renewed focus on training that supports employability and health-related youth initiatives like mental health first-aid.