Coast Guard & Training: Two Belize National Coast Guard officers, Romario Cus and Ardele Avila, completed a PADI Instructor Development Course and passed the PADI instructor exam, boosting local capacity for dive instruction. Sugar & Courts: Belize’s Court of Appeal dismissed Tate & Lyle Sugars’ bid to stop the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association’s Fairtrade premium claim, keeping alive a case seeking about $9 million plus interest. Entrepreneurship & Investment: Rev-Up Caribbean invited Belizean entrepreneurs to join its July cohort, aiming to make businesses investor-ready with training and support to unlock angel investment. Justice & Domestic Violence: JPs were trained to respond faster to domestic violence cases needing urgent protection when court access is limited, strengthening the “bridge” to immediate safety. Energy & Infrastructure: BEL warned it may need up to $4M per month to prepare for possible El Niño-related dry conditions affecting hydro power, while MIDH monitored flood impacts on roads and drainage after Coastal Plain Highway closures. Tourism & Skills: Belize Tourism Board’s Hospitality Sprint Series delivered AHLEI Guest Service Gold training in Punta Gorda, and Orange Walk ITVET launched an eight-month technical apprenticeship for 20 young Belizeans. Agriculture & Compliance: DOE engaged sugar industry associations on environmental clearance and compliance under the BAC SUF project, while BSIF and Agriculture handed over vehicles to strengthen farmer support and research. Local Industry Wins: Copalli Rum was named among the Top 100 Spirits to Stock in London, and Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort ranked #1 in Central America and #15 globally in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice awards.