Energy & Power Infrastructure: Belize Electricity Limited says it’s ready to push ahead with a major Ambergris Caye upgrade, using a $40M MCC grant to prevent overload risks as tourism and construction drive demand; BEL also flags broader supply concerns tied to Mexico outages and possible El Niño drought impacts on hydro generation. Energy Policy Signals: Prime Minister Philip Davis commissioned completed rooftop solar installations at UB in the Bahamas, while globally the IEA reports 113 countries have cut energy taxes or added consumer support measures in response to the Iran war. Food Prices & Poultry Supply Chain: Belizeans face another chicken price jump—whole chicken up 12 cents per pound—after the Belize Poultry Association cited higher corn/soy inputs, fuel, and premixes. Agriculture Biosecurity: BAHA issues a bird flu advisory and puts Belize on high alert after HPAI outbreaks in Honduras and Costa Rica, urging stronger farm biosecurity and reporting of sick or dead birds. Public Finance & Procurement Controls: The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls for tighter safeguards in government’s SmartStream payments, recommending alerts, duplicate checks, access limits, and better audit trails. Regional Trade & Aid Logistics: Belize is among CARICOM contributors assembling 88 containers of relief supplies for Venezuela, underscoring the role of shipping and coordinated logistics in regional response. Tourism & Environment: Caye Caulker’s proposed seawall and dredging project heads for review after village concerns about mangrove damage and storm-surge protection.