AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Cost of Living: Belize Electricity Limited and the Government of Belize have called a Monday press conference to address rising power bills after consumers reported some bills doubling or tripling under the PUC-approved 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour Cost of Power Adjustment (COPA). Prime Minister John Briceño says BEL is buying expensive power during peak shortages and blames years of underinvestment, while the UDP demands a rollback and asks where nearly $400 million in energy spending has benefited households. Transport & Industry Pressure: The Belize Bus Association says diesel costs remain unsustainable and warns of service suspension starting Aug. 24 unless Cabinet extends the diesel subsidy; the Prime Minister says the matter is under Cabinet review. Renewables Project Delays: A US$77M Saudi solar loan signed in 2023 is still not producing power; the plan is being restructured into a solar-plus-battery hybrid. Agribusiness Support: Government delivered 9,150 bags of fertilizer to citrus growers in Stann Creek as the sector tackles citrus greening impacts. Tourism & Skills: The Belize Tourism Board launched an online “Belize Specialist” training for travel advisors, while E-VOLUTION rolled out an electric taxi program. Conservation for Fisheries: Belize signed a Turneffe Atoll conservation trust agreement protecting about 17,000 acres and key flats-fishing habitats tied to bonefish, permit, and tarpon.
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