AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSecurity Sweep: A major INTERPOL-backed operation across 20 countries seized 3,308 illegal firearms and 56 tonnes of drugs, with 8,701 arrests, nearly 200,000 rounds of ammo, $256,025 cash, and 210 vehicles seized. Fuel Affordability Pressure: Belize is among CARICOM’s hardest hit by fuel costs versus wages, with minimum-wage workers needing nearly three hours to buy a gallon of gasoline. Port Momentum: PM John Briceño says the Port of Belize is set for modernization and expansion, with talks underway with cruise lines and investors after years of troubled ownership and receivership. Electricity Bills: BEL responded to customer complaints about unusually high bills, pointing to hotter seasonal temperatures pushing up cooling demand and urging simple usage tweaks. Migration Policy in Motion: National consultations on Belize’s Migration and Development Policy are wrapping up, with business and tourism stakeholders weighing in on labor mobility, investment, and border management.
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