Tax & Public Sector: Belize Tax Service Department workers walked out over the Revenue Authority Bill and the move toward SARA, with PM John Briceño away on personal leave as the dispute escalates after the House passed the bill. Energy & Cost of Living: BEL says it owes Mexico’s CFE about US$30M for imported power and faced higher costs than collected; BEL also says sharp bill jumps come from higher usage, longer billing periods, estimated meter readings, meter changes, and arrears—while BEL offers payment plans for customers who can’t pay. Solar & Power Supply: Government is advancing two solar projects to cut imports: the redesigned Saudi Fund for Development plan (now 40MW solar plus 20MW battery) still has no disbursed funds yet, and an IFC-backed private solar push targets up to 80MW. Local Governance & Infrastructure: Belize City is targeting derelict vehicles ahead of major bridge works, warning owners to remove vehicles within 48 hours or face removal and fines. Climate & Agriculture: Belize opened its Fifth National Climate Week in Punta Gorda, while regional El Niño warnings urge preparation for hotter, drier conditions that could hit farming, water, health, energy, and tourism. Trade & Entrepreneurship: Belize and Taiwan signed a US$3M deal to support women and young MSMEs with training and market access. Conservation: BNN welcomed a government agreement to permanently protect about 17,000 acres at Turneffe Atoll. Crime & Courts: A 19-year-old construction worker was remanded after an alleged knife attack on his older brother; another man was remanded for allegedly stealing a cousin’s bicycle after a plea dispute in court.