AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMV Barima Inquiry: Guyana swore in a five-member COI to probe the capsizing that killed 73, with Belize’s Justice Godfrey Phillip Smith chairing; controversy flared as local media were not invited and the ceremony was streamed instead. Regional Trade & Tech: Belize’s Minister of Economic Transformation visited Taipei 2026’s World Trade Center exhibition to learn about AI and Taiwan’s tech ecosystem. TVET Overhaul: The Education Ministry introduced a Technical and Vocational Education and Training Bill to modernize the sector and create an industry-led training authority. Tobacco Control: Belize’s Tobacco Control Bill advanced to second reading with broad support, aiming to curb youth access and second-hand smoke, including e-cigarettes and flavored products. Energy & Power Costs: Belize saw load shedding after reduced electricity supply from Mexico, while SIB data showed June price pressure—food, meat, sugar, and utilities all rising. Safe Third Country: Belize received its first transferees under the US safe third country agreement, with eight people transferred in July after required reviews. Hospitality Jobs: The Belize Hotel Association launched a group life and medical plan with Sagicor for member businesses and workers. Crime & Courts: Two men pleaded not guilty in Belize City to a $160,000+ robbery case tied to Alfaro’s Construction in San Pedro.
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