Maritime Accountability: Belize’s Justice Godfrey Smith chairs Guyana’s MV Barima Commission of Inquiry, sworn in without local media and streamed via social media, as the probe gets underway after the ferry disaster. Maritime Safety & Enforcement: Guyana also charged the MV Barima captain and senior crew with murder, while search efforts continue for missing passengers. Trade & Connectivity: Belize Tourism Board says Air Canada will bring back a same-day Europe-to-Belize route via Montreal starting Dec. 6, 2026—boosting faster visitor access. Hospitality Workforce: Belize Hotel Association launches a Group Life and Medical Plan with Sagicor to extend insurance benefits to hospitality workers at association rates. Food Prices Pressure: SIB data shows June inflation at 4.6% nationally, with meat and sugar driving increases; San Ignacio/Santa Elena hit 6.0% and beef, pork, chicken, and brown/white sugar rose sharply. Digital Finance Regulation: Financial Services Commission opens consultation on a Digital Assets Bill (submissions due Sept. 8) to regulate crypto and blockchain services. Industry Skills & Innovation: Hopkins women train in sustainable fish-skin leather making, while ITVET culinary students graduate with a fine-dining showcase and STEAM winners develop sargassum-to-fertilizer ideas. Business & Investment Zones: Corozal Commercial Free Zone marks 31 years, citing 333+ businesses and 3,000+ jobs. Regional Diplomacy for Growth: Taiwan and Belize deepen cooperation as Osmond Martinez visits Taipei, including smart agriculture and sustainable tourism.