Suriname Court & Justice: A Paramaribo court sentenced a 37-year-old Dutchman, Roger L., to two years in prison (half suspended) for a bus crash on Jan. 18 that killed five and seriously injured six; the court rejected his claims about faulty brakes and speed. Caribbean Football: La Clery opened the CFU Club Shield with a 2-1 win over Roaring Lions, and will face Suriname’s SV Robinhood in the Round of 16 on Saturday at 6 p.m. Nations League Draw Buzz: Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz will meet Suriname in League A Group B of the 2026-27 Concacaf Nations League, with the group also including Honduras, Guatemala, Martinique, and El Salvador. Amazon Conservation (Suriname in focus): Inditex and Conservation International pledged €6.5m (2026-2028) to protect and restore Amazon areas across Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru—and Suriname. Maritime Tragedy & Rescue: After the ST Vincent VII crew was found alive, a rescued captain later died; meanwhile, families and regional authorities continue search-and-rescue efforts tied to the same incident. Sports Talent Abroad: Surinamese-linked footballer Douglas earned his first overseas pro contract, joining Thimphu City in Bhutan after playing in the Caribbean Cup against Robinhood. Culture & Media: The Surinamese Ambassador to Ghana, Fidelia Graand-Galon, headlines COMSSAFEST 2026, spotlighting music, dance, cuisine, and fashion, plus cultural ties between Ghana and Suriname.