AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTelecom Consolidation Fight: Belize Telemedia (BTL) has moved ahead with its plan to buy Speednet/Smart, but the Public Utilities Commission still must rule—while Starlink looms as a new kind of competitor. Business Pushback: The Belize Chamber of Commerce says the Speednet deal is “seller-driven,” warns of a state-backed monopoly, and is calling for an immediate halt and a full five-year financial audit. Social Partners Mobilize: Unions and other social partners regrouped to share information and press for transparency as BTL’s board approved the acquisition and the Social Security Board reportedly signaled no objection. Parliament Pressure: Independent senators walked out over the BTL-Speednet deal, and the UDP raised concerns about value for money and due diligence. Environment Watch: A mystery fish kill in the Belize River Valley is under investigation, with officials testing water quality after dead fish were found near Isabella Bank and Scotland Half Moon. Energy Costs: Butane prices rose slightly under new controlled rates effective Aug. 5. Agriculture Training: The Ministry of Agriculture ran soil sampling methodologies training with the SAYAB Farmer’s Cooperative in San Antonio, Cayo. Renewables Funding: IRENA opened a call for renewable energy project proposals across Central America and the Caribbean, including Belize.
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