AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElectricity Costs & Regulation: BEL says its new monthly Cost of Power Adjustment (COPA) is now in effect, adding up to 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour on bills after PUC approval, with monthly reviews under a “regulatory sandbox.” Construction Skills: ITVET is running hands-on engineering training for builders and contractors, using practical site exercises to improve hurricane-ready construction quality and safety. Telecom & Labour Pressure: NTUCB has called off planned protests over the BTL–Speednet/Smart telecom fight but is demanding the removal of BTL Chairman Mark Lizarraga and pushing for changes to the PUC to protect regulator independence. Tourism & Trade: Belize Tourism Board hosts stakeholder talks on sustaining tourism growth, while Belize saw nearly 1,760 cross-border shoppers during the first 2026 GST-free back-to-school day. Agriculture & Climate Resilience: Farmers in the Belize River Valley received climate-smart corn and peanut training, and dairy producers are getting sustainable production and processing support. Environment Watch: Investigations into the Belize River fish kill continue as groups flag drainage canals and possible farm runoff sources for closer scrutiny.
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