Energy & Infrastructure: Belize Electricity Limited says it’s seeking government sign-off to fund a major Ambergris Caye upgrade, with a $40m MCC grant aimed at preventing overload on the San Pedro cable and supporting growing tourism and construction demand. Energy Pricing Oversight: The PUC will test a Cost of Power Adjustment system in a regulatory sandbox, potentially allowing smaller monthly electricity bill changes based on BEL’s actual power costs—subject to PUC approval. Energy Supply Risk: BEL warns that El Niño-linked drought and Mexico outages could threaten hydro generation, with contingency costs potentially reaching $4m per month for alternative power. Public Finance Controls: The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry urges stronger safeguards for government procurement and payment processing, recommending upgrades to SmartStream and real-time alerts to flag questionable transactions before payments. Insurance Fraud Prevention: ORNCO and EPIC Technologies launch Claims Vault, a shared digital platform to help insurers compare claims histories, speed service, and reduce fraud. Tourism & Services: Casago expands in Belize with a locally led franchise model, while Tourism Business Connect brings SMEs and tourism stakeholders together in Belize City to boost collaboration. Trade Logistics: Belize suspends EU-bound parcel shipments temporarily after EU changes abolish the duty-free de minimis threshold, pending new operational guidance. STEM & Education: Belize showcases “Robotics as a Sport” at a Caribbean STEM summit, and government breaks ground on a new school building in Indian Church with CDB support. Agriculture & Health: Belize steps up surveillance for highly pathogenic avian influenza, and a norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship sickened 120+ passengers and crew.