BTL-Speednet: Cabinet pulled support for Belize Telemedia Limited’s proposed $80M acquisition of SMART/Speednet, ending the deal after months of public pushback over competition, valuation, transparency, and worker concerns; Public Utilities & Social Partners: Belize’s social partners and unions renewed calls for full disclosure and for the PUC to act independently and transparently, while BCWJ demanded audited records and an employee-impact plan; Free Zone Enforcement: Enterprise Minister Henry Charles Usher said the government is keeping regular patrols and working with US and Mexico partners to prevent illegal activity in the Corozal Free Zone; Agriculture Growth: The Ministry of Agriculture held its AGM in Dangriga, putting agriculture’s ~15% GDP role front and center while targeting higher production, food security, and market expansion; Dairy Modernization: Belize dairy farmers head to Honduras for training on cattle genetics, herd management, and modern production, with plans to improve milk quality and processing; Water Safety: Belize Water Services shared how it tests and treats water before it reaches homes and businesses; Tourism & Events: Belize Tourism Board opened nominations for the 2026 National Tourism Awards (deadline Sept 4) and Belmopan hosts the Belize Beef Fest & Rodeo today; Environment: Belize’s Environment Department is investigating the Belize River fish kill, with findings pointing to low dissolved oxygen and possible links to an illegal rice field; Regional Trade: El Salvador signed a Partial Scope Agreement with Belize covering 400 tariff lines, aiming to cut non-tariff barriers and expand agro-industry and manufacturing access.