AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTelecom Governance Clash: Belize’s BTL is moving ahead with its proposed $80M acquisition of Speednet/Smart, but the Belize Chamber of Commerce and other social partners are calling for an immediate halt, demanding more disclosure on competition, valuation, governance, conflicts of interest, and consumer impact, while the PUC’s independence is under scrutiny. Procurement Integrity: The BCCI says government payments tied to relatives of former Cabinet minister Oscar Mira are “highly questionable,” and argues that raising the $10,000 procurement threshold won’t stop abuse unless approvals and processes are enforced. Environment & Food Industry: The DoE continues investigating the Belize River Valley fish kill amid unconfirmed claims of industrial waste; Santander Sugar says its system is closed-loop and denies routine discharge. Agriculture Resilience: PM Briceño met sugar stakeholders on the mealybug infestation and updates on CRESAP and BAC-SuF, while the Agriculture Ministry ran soil sampling training in Cayo and beekeeping training in Corozal to boost hive health and honey production. Finance & Digital Banking: Belize Bank signed a six-year partnership with Backbase to roll out an AI-native digital banking platform for retail and business customers. Local Climate Protection: Belize City Council plans to strengthen its partnership with TASA to support marine conservation and hurricane/climate resilience around Turneffe Atoll. Energy Costs: Controlled butane prices rose slightly, effective today, under the Supplies Control Unit’s new shipment pricing.
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