AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTelecom Governance Clash: Independent senators walked out of the Senate over Belize Telemedia Limited’s reported Speednet/SMART acquisition, while the UDP says the deal lacks transparency and due diligence and is calling for regulator scrutiny. Shareholding Dispute: Minority Speednet shareholders Jaime and Renan Briceño denied selling SMART shares to Lord Michael Ashcroft, rejecting social media claims as false and misleading. Regulatory/Market Pressure: The Belize Chamber of Commerce is demanding an immediate halt, warning a state-backed monopoly risk and urging a full five-year financial audit before any buyout proceeds. Renewables Funding: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including Belize, with support routed through regional finance platforms. Energy Reliability: Belize Electricity Limited reported load shedding after reduced power supply from Mexico, highlighting ongoing grid pressure during peak demand. Agribusiness Trials: CARDI is transplanting eight elite tomato varieties in St. Vincent and the Grenadines to identify resilient, high-yield lines for farmer distribution. Border Biosecurity: Belize joins a regional canine detection training in Mexico to strengthen port, airport, and border checks for pests and agricultural diseases. Safe Third Country Starts: Belize received its first transferees under the US safe third country agreement, with authorities citing completed reviews and clearances.
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