AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: BEL is bracing for possible El Niño-driven drought, budgeting up to $4M monthly to protect electricity supply if hydro output drops. Road Resilience: Heavy rains have caused localized Coastal Plain Highway flooding near Mile 16, with MIDH saying the design held but bottleneck sections need continued monitoring and fixes. Tourism & Services: Belize pushed its tourism brand at Mexico’s Mundo Maya K’íiwik fair, while hospitality workers in Punta Gorda earned AHLEI Guest Service Gold certification through the Belize Tourism Board’s sprint series. Aviation & Connectivity: BermudAir added new seasonal flights from Boston to Belize, boosting winter nonstop options. Agriculture & Compliance: DOE engaged the sugar industry on environmental clearance and compliance, and BSIF plus the Ministry handed vehicles to SIRDI and farmer-support units under CRESAP. Human Capital: Orange Walk ITVET launched an eight-month technical apprenticeship for 20 young Belizeans (electrical installation, A/C and refrigeration). Fisheries: 22 fishers’ associations published Belize’s first Belize Fishers Audit to set priorities and recommendations for the sector. Governance & Procurement: PSU is demanding “the receipts” after SIF denied allegations of questionable contracts tied to FAST Construction. Business & Industry Growth: BYD unveiled the Song Plus plug-in hybrid SUV in Belize, and Copalli Rum earned a Top 100 Spirits to Stock nod from the London Spirits Competition.
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