AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBTL-Speednet Fallout: Cabinet has rejected BTL’s proposed acquisition of Smart’s operator Speednet, but the pressure is now shifting to governance as the NTUCB calls for the immediate removal of BTL Chairman Mark Lizarraga and other board members, while also demanding changes to the Public Utilities Commission to protect regulator independence. Tourism & Trade: The Belize Tourism Board held a stakeholder forum to refresh priorities for a growing sector, while Belize also joined a Central America connectivity dialogue in Panama focused on smoother border crossings and logistics for exports. Border Shopping Surge: Belize saw nearly 1,760 cross-border shoppers during the first 2026 GST-free back-to-school day, with the next GST-free date set for Aug. 29. Climate & Agriculture: Belize is set to benefit from a $27.1M CDB weather and early-warning project, and River Valley farmers received climate-smart training for corn and peanuts. Environment Watch: Investigations into the Belize River fish kill continue, with early leads pointing to runoff after flooding and questions still unanswered about the exact source. Skills for Industry: STEM U Foundation opened evening welding classes for working adults, targeting construction and fabrication demand.
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