Fisheries & Governance: Twenty-two fishers’ associations unveiled Belize’s first-ever Belize Fishers Audit, putting sector priorities and recommendations on the record. Public Procurement Scrutiny: The PSU is demanding “opening the books” after SIF rejected allegations of questionable contracts tied to FAST Construction, escalating calls for tenders and receipts. Justice Access: Senior JPs were trained to speed up immediate protection for domestic violence victims when court access is limited. Sugar Industry Compliance: The DOE held information sessions with sugar associations on environmental clearance and compliance under the BAC SUF Project. Tourism Skills: AHLEI Guest Service Gold training hit Punta Gorda with 17 hospitality workers passing (100%), with more stops planned. Workforce Development: Orange Walk ITVET launched an eight-month Breaking Barriers apprenticeship for 20 young Belizeans in electrical installation and A/C & refrigeration. Energy & Infrastructure: BEL flagged possible El Niño-driven drought strain and San Pedro got a $40M MCC boost for power capacity, while MIDH monitored roads after Coastal Plain Highway flooding near Mile 16. Agriculture & Data: BSIF and the Ministry handed vehicles under CRESAP to SIRDI and farmer-support and data units, and Belize joined regional talks to strengthen food security data and AI in statistics. Legal & Agriculture Finance: BSCFA scored a major Court of Appeal win over Fairtrade premium payments, clearing the way for a trial against T&L Sugars. Marine & Climate: A Belize-linked marine study highlights butterflyfish as reef health indicators amid ocean change.