AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElectricity & Cost of Power: Prime Minister Briceño says Belize’s power crunch stems from years of underinvestment and says new projects could ease dependence on imported electricity, while consumers report bills doubling or tripling under the new COPA monthly adjustment; the PUC limits the August increase to 1.5 cents/kWh under a “sandbox,” and BEL must submit monthly data. Political Pressure on Rates: The UDP demands an immediate rollback of the latest electricity rate increase and questions where nearly $400 million in power-sector investment is benefiting households. Renewables Delays: Belize’s $77M Saudi solar loan signed in 2023 still hasn’t broken ground; the plan is being restructured into a solar-plus-battery hybrid. Labour & Living Costs: Briceño reiterates support for raising the minimum wage to $6/hour but says timing must consider business capacity and inflation risks. Agriculture & Inputs: Government hands citrus growers 9,150 bags of fertilizer as the sector recovers from citrus greening. Cacao Cooperatives: Southern cacao farmers prepare for the first AGM of the Maya Mountain Cacao Cooperative, marking official registration for 500+ farmers. Tourism & Skills: The Belize Tourism Board launches an online “Belize Specialist” training for travel advisors, while builders get hands-on engineering training with IDB and local partners. Transport & Industry: Bus operators warn of a possible nationwide shutdown over diesel costs; E-VOLUTION expands into electric taxis with car and seven-seater options.
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