AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealthcare Workforce Push: Belize’s Ministry of Health launched a new Human Resources for Health Policy and Strategic Plan 2026–2030, aiming to fix recruitment, training, deployment and retention of health workers. Energy Ownership Move: Cabinet approved legislation to let the government buy 8.1 million shares in Belize Electricity Limited for about $73m, drawing opposition questions about funding and transparency. Cost-of-Living Pressure: SIB data shows Belize’s inflation at 4.3% in May, with higher meat and poultry prices, rising housing utilities and LPG costs, and jumps in health, restaurant and clothing categories. Education Infrastructure Setback: The Ocean Academy school reconstruction plan on Caye Caulker fell apart after disagreements with the Ministry of Education, with the school moving to its own rebuild. Tourism & Hospitality Talent: BTB is gearing up for Taste of Belize, its annual chefs and bartenders competition in Belize City. Blue Economy Knowledge: CARICOM partners launched an open-access Caribbean Blue Economy Knowledge Hub, including Belize, to share fisheries and marine planning tools. Road & Public Works: Hummingbird Highway reopened after emergency sinkhole repairs, while a long-leaking police station roof in Belize District is now flagged for urgent action. Trade & Regional Security: Canada and CARICOM renewed a results-focused action plan centered on resilient economies, climate action and regional security.
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