AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElectricity Costs: BEL’s new monthly Cost of Power Adjustment (COPA) kicks in, adding up to 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour on bills, with the PUC limiting the August increase and reviewing costs monthly. Construction Skills: ITVET is running hands-on engineering training for builders and contractors, with site-based practice aimed at safer, hurricane-ready construction. Telecom Tensions: Unions and social partners are pushing for changes at BTL and the PUC after Cabinet pulled the plug on the BTL–Smart acquisition, with NTUCB demanding the immediate removal of BTL Chairman Mark Lizarraga and calling for more independent PUC appointments. Labour Justice: Belize’s Labour Department and the ILO are strengthening dispute prevention and resolution through tribunal assessments and negotiation/conciliation training. Agriculture & Food Systems: Farmers in the Belize River Valley get climate-smart corn and peanut training, while dairy producers receive support to improve sustainable production and processing. Tourism & Cross-Border Trade: Nearly 1,760 shoppers crossed into Guatemala during Belize’s first GST-free back-to-school day, and the Belize Tourism Board is holding stakeholder talks to sustain tourism growth. Maritime & Security: Belize Coast Guard personnel expand regional security and marine training through multinational exercises.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
