AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMSME Boost: BELTRAIDE’s BEEP program handed out $110,000 in seed capital to 22 Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises, spanning creative, agriculture, agro-processing, tourism, light engineering/manufacturing, and IT—each receiving $5,000 after completing business training. Flood Response & Drainage Stress: Belmopan saw record flooding affecting about 150 households, with residents questioning whether clogged drainage and extreme rainfall overwhelmed systems; MIDH says crews cleared clogged drains and addressed damaged bridges. Coastal Cleanup: Belize City Council and partners kept sargassum removal moving along the waterfront, citing impacts on businesses, water quality, and marine life. Food Prices Up: The Belize Poultry Association raised whole chicken prices by 12 cents per pound, pointing to higher feed, fuel, and production input costs. Honey Traceability: The Ministry launched a Honey Traceability System Registry with TrazarAgro training to improve hive-to-market traceability, food safety, and data management. Agriculture Protection: Officials collected pest and disease samples from Cayo soursop farms to guide better management strategies. Trade & Exports: Belize showcased local chocolate at a major Taiwan trade expo, aiming for new B2B buyers and export leads.
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