Coastal & Marine Pressure: Belize imposed a six-month moratorium on mining and dredging in Placencia Lagoon and Ambergris Caye, with residents and researchers urging real enforcement to let habitats recover and protect manatees and other wildlife. Aviation & Drones: The Belize National UAS Industry Association says the Department of Civil Aviation is moving too fast on drone rules, limiting consultation and leaving operators facing uncertainty; it also filed a Freedom of Information request. Livestock Trade & Biosecurity: Belize secured renewed Mexico tariff relief for cattle exports, while the Ministry of Agriculture continues New World screwworm preparedness training for producers and animal health workers. Bee Safety: The Ministry of Agriculture warned of increased bee activity and deadly Africanized bee attacks during peak flowering and swarming season, directing residents to certified bee managers rather than DIY removal. Energy & Jobs: Former BEL workers protested over severance and pension disputes, as government says discussions are underway at Cabinet level. Tourism & Connectivity: FEDECATUR re-elected Belize’s Efren Pérez, and BermudAir announced winter expansion that adds direct Belize routes from multiple US cities, boosting airlift after budget carrier losses. Governance & Land: Indigenous leaders pushed back against government land initiatives affecting Maya customary tenure and Garifuna village boundaries. Finance & Infrastructure: Government introduced a bill to rename the DFC as the Development Bank of Belize and proposed investing about $73M into BEL via share purchase.