Carubbian & Aruba Police 40th: The revived Carubbian festival is set for this Thursday in Aruba, running alongside Korpsweek to mark the Aruba Police Force’s 40th anniversary, with delegations from Curaçao, Sint Maarten, the BES islands and Suriname. Mental Health Law Push: Suriname’s National Assembly Speaker Ashwin Adhin says he will pilot private-member legislation to make suicide prevention legally mandatory, citing rising June police statistics. Suriname Mining Investment: Gold Fields is adding $77M to lift its stake in Suriname explorer Founders Metals to just under 20%, backing the Antino gold project and consolidation of the Lawa Gold interests. Football (Suriname star): Joel Piroe’s loan move to West Ham is confirmed, with an obligation to buy next summer—big news for Suriname fans as the striker targets a return to the Premier League. Arts & Culture: CSIFF26 (Conch Shell International Film Fest) announced its 2026 official selection, featuring films from Suriname and across the Caribbean diaspora. Health & Lifestyle: A new study links higher intake of non-sugar-sweetened drinks with increased type 2 diabetes risk, including among Surinamese participants. Local Transport Update: The MV Canawaima ferry between Suriname and Guyana is cleared to sail again after re-inspection.