Thu Mar 27 21:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Rubio Concludes Caribbean Trip in Suriname Amidst US Energy Investment

**Paramaribo, Suriname** – Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a Caribbean tour today with a meeting in Suriname with President Chandrikapersad “Chan” Santokhi. The visit follows a significant $10.5 billion US investment in a Surinamese gas and oil project announced last October under the Biden administration. Details of the Secretary’s discussions with President Santokhi remain undisclosed.

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Separately, a Senate subcommittee is holding a hearing today investigating the near-miss collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines flight near Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National Airport. The hearing, chaired by Senator Jerry Moran, is expected to focus on safety protocols and preventative measures.

Meanwhile, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is convening an open meeting to explore alternatives to GPS, aiming to enhance the reliability of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies. The initiative is also linked to improving the reliability of Next Generation 911 networks.

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