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Telecom Deal Turmoil: Belize Telemedia’s board has approved moving ahead with a reported BZ$80M acquisition of Speednet/SMART, but unions, business groups and social partners are pushing for a pause, demanding more disclosure on legality, competition, valuation, governance, conflicts of interest, and consumer impact—while the PUC’s independent review remains the key hurdle. Political Pressure & Governance: Opposition Leader Tracy Panton says she wants the PUC to act independently and transparently, and reports of dissent in Cabinet echo concerns over consultation and monopoly risk. Senate Protest: Independent senators and the opposition walked out in protest of the Speednet decision, underscoring how fast the transaction is moving. Sugar Sector Response: Prime Minister Briceño met sugar stakeholders on the mealybug infestation, with updates on CRESAP and BAC-SuF funded by the Green Climate Fund. Environment Watch: The Department of the Environment is investigating a fish kill in the Belize River Valley amid unconfirmed claims of industrial waste contamination. Agriculture & Food Supply: Corozal beekeepers received training to improve hive health and honey production, supporting stronger local output. Port Expansion Interest: Businesses in Chetumal explored investment tied to Belize port expansion, with concerns raised about transit tariffs. Banking Tech Upgrade: Belize Bank signed a six-year alliance with Backbase to roll out an AI-native digital banking operating system.

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