AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOcean & High Seas Cooperation: Rapa Nui hosted Pacific voyaging leaders and scientists to strengthen ancestral ties and coordinate marine conservation, with Belize among participating countries. Electric Mobility in Belmopan: UNDP convened an e-mobility conference sharing results from Belize’s two-year electric bus pilot, aimed at cutting long-term operating costs and emissions. Energy & Cost Pressure: SIB reported April inflation at 2.9%, driven mainly by transport fuel hikes and higher electricity costs; BEL also reminded customers how storm-related outages work and how to report them fast. Labour & Business Operations: Belize faces a growing shortage of manual workers, pushing employers to import labour while skilled gaps persist; the Labour Ministry is also moving to modernize the outdated Labour Act. Public Transport Modernization: Cabinet approved measures including a concession framework for bus modernization, while the Belize Bus Association says it was left out of the EV bus pilot rotation. Agriculture Push: Government is working to revive citrus and is distributing fertilizer and planting materials in southern districts to boost food production. Hurricane Readiness: With Atlantic season starting June 1, authorities urged households and businesses to update plans and supplies.
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