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Energy & Power Reliability: BEL says it’s sourcing additional local power to ease load shedding as demand rises and Mexico’s CFE cuts spill over; the PM also points to drought affecting hydro and hopes for a delayed standby generator. Hydro Under Pressure: Extended drought is stressing Belize’s hydro outlook, while BEL and Hydro Belize continue pushing solar diversification. Public Utilities Governance: Minister Michel Chebat backs a serious probe into the split-payments scandal, arguing public funds need public accounting. Social Security Investment: PM Briceño defends the Social Security Board’s plan to invest another $20M into Hydro Belize shares, despite concerns about concentration and BEL’s financial performance. Agriculture & Livestock: Ministry and CRESAP train Cayo farmers on pasture establishment; BLPA and the Ministry distribute discounted Brahma breeding bulls to boost herd genetics. Cattle Value Chain: Agriculture Minister Ferguson flags plans for a local meat processing plant to raise beef value and create a market for farmers. Sugar Sector: Cane farmers warn the second 2026 crop payment is still short as Tate & Lyle signals an appeal in the Fairtrade premium dispute. Regional Fisheries & Climate: CRFM and CCCC agree to deepen collaboration on ocean protection, including sargassum impacts. Tourism & Careers: Belize Tourism Board brings students aboard Carnival Liberty to explore cruise industry jobs. Trade & Security: Customs seizes over 1kg of suspected cannabis in Belize City; Guatemala intercepts a major contraband cigarette shipment likely linked to Belize’s free zone. Business & Innovation: 124 women entrepreneurs complete Belize’s incubator phase, moving into an accelerator with seed-capital support. Climate Risk: CariCOF warns El Niño may bring hotter, drier conditions and flooding risk during the 2026 wet season.

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