AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoElectricity & Cost Relief: Prime Minister John Briceño says government support for BEL is an investment, not a giveaway, as BEL warns of a generation shortfall and seeks an emergency declaration; he also announced proposed GST relief on electricity bills for accounts up to about BZ$200, while Cabinet works to avert a bus strike tied to a diesel subsidy. Grid Updates: BEL says temporary generators at Westlake should start by mid-September (for six months) after recent outages linked to local generation falling short when Mexico’s CFE curtails supply; BEL also issued tentative load-shedding schedules. Labour & Governance: Briceño says Government will formally respond to NTUCB’s nine-page demands and pledges more direct engagement, while also defending police personnel changes after backing a police shake-up without personally ordering the SPU commander switch. Business & Skills: Olo Caye begins construction at its Mile 5 staging site, and Belize moves to connect high school robotics pathways directly to University of Belize courses. Entrepreneurship & Inclusion: Women entrepreneurs complete the first phase of an IDB Lab-funded incubator, and a UN campaign launches to expand disability-inclusive employment across the Caribbean. Industry & Trade: Belize’s real estate brokers and national association complete a merger to form BREA, and Belize advances an electronic single window for trade with Jamaica support.
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