Telecom & Competition: The Belize Chamber of Commerce is urging an immediate halt to BTL’s proposed Speednet buyout, warning it could create a state-backed monopoly and push up prices, after concerns that the deal relies on only a single year of financial records. Energy & Industry Finance: IRENA opened a funding call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, with Belize among eligible countries and support aimed at solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, clean transport, green hydrogen and even sargassum-linked energy. Maritime Decarbonization: An IDB-commissioned study says no Caribbean port is yet providing full shore-side power or comprehensive green fuel bunkering, while highlighting Belize as part of the readiness assessment for maritime energy transition. Renewables & Capacity Building: A Caribbean renewable energy capacity programme (ASERT 2030) was launched to strengthen institutions and investment to accelerate adoption, noting renewables remain a small share of the region’s energy mix. Tourism & Connectivity: Belize Tourism Board announced the return of Air Canada same-day service from Europe via Montreal to Philip Goldson International Airport starting Dec 6, 2026, boosting one-day access for visitors. Cost of Living: SIB reported San Ignacio and Santa Elena saw the highest June price increases in Belize (6.0%), with higher costs for transport, groceries, electricity, rent and medical services. Crime & Courts: Two men pleaded not guilty in High Court to a $160,000+ robbery at Alfaro’s Construction and Design Company in San Pedro, with the case set for Oct 2. Forestry & Land Use: New reporting on Mennonite land management in Belize points to how collective land acquisition and clearing practices are reshaping forests and raising deforestation concerns.