MCC Energy Boost: Belize has signed revised terms for its US$125M Millennium Challenge Corporation compact, shifting US$20M from Education to Energy and paving the way for a new 69-kilovolt submarine transmission cable to Ambergris Caye to strengthen the grid. STEM & Robotics: Belize showcased its “Robotics as a Sport” model at the Caribbean SEED Summit in Barbados, highlighting robotics training as a pathway for student skills and regional integration. Finance & Investment Push: Finance Belize promoted the country’s financial services and investment opportunities at a London Financial Services Seminar, aiming to deepen UK ties and attract cross-border business. Insurance Leadership: The Insurance Commission of The Bahamas participated in CAIR and CAPS conferences in Belize, with The Bahamas elected CAIR President—signals of continued regional regulatory coordination. Avian Flu Alert: BAHA raised surveillance for highly pathogenic avian influenza after outbreaks in Honduras and Costa Rica, urging stronger farm biosecurity and immediate reporting of sick or dead birds. Trade Disruption: Belize Postal Service temporarily suspended EU-bound parcel shipments after EU abolished the duty-free de minimis threshold, pending new operational guidance. Tourism Networking: Tourism Business Connect in Belize City brought SMEs and support agencies together to boost collaboration and competitiveness. Blue Economy Forum: Belize’s fourth annual Blue Economy Forum focused on marine conservation priorities, including smarter monitoring like drones to curb illegal fishing. Inflation Watch: SIB reported inflation rising to 4.3% in May, driven by transport, food, housing, utilities, and fuel costs.