Telecom Deal Fallout: Belize Communications Workers’ Union says 84% of members no longer support BTL’s proposed acquisition of Speednet/SMART, citing job security, governance, disclosure, and consultation gaps. Regulatory Pressure: Social partners (including the Belize Chamber of Commerce) renew calls to halt the Speednet deal, demanding more transparency on competition, valuation, conflicts of interest, and consumer impact, while the PUC’s independence remains a key concern. Fish Kill Response: Santander Sugar Group denies routine discharge into the Belize River, says its system is closed-loop and canals aren’t connected to Labouring Creek, as the Department of the Environment continues investigating. Local Governance & Resilience: Belize City moves to deepen its partnership with TASA to boost marine conservation and hurricane/climate resilience around Turneffe. Banking Modernization: Belize Bank signs a six-year AI-native digital banking partnership with Backbase for retail and business onboarding and cash-flow visibility. Agriculture Update: PM meets sugar stakeholders on the mealybug threat, highlighting CRESAP and BAC-SuF support for farmers. Port Expansion Talks: Chetumal business leaders explore investment linked to Belize port expansion, with PPP plans and competitiveness questions over transit tariffs. Procurement Scrutiny: BCCI warns Belize’s $10,000 procurement threshold won’t stop abuse if enforcement fails, after SmartStream-linked concerns. Energy Costs: Controlled butane prices rise slightly, effective today, with updated retail and wholesale rates. Agriculture Field Visits: Agriculture Minister Rodwell Ferguson tours farms in the Belize District, focusing on climate-change and rain-fed farming challenges.