AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBelize River Fish Kill Update: The Department of the Environment says the Belize River is back to a “normal state” after last month’s fish deaths, but it’s still laying out what happened and what comes next, with a public information session tonight at Double Head Cabbage Village Community Centre. Coastal & Marine Management Boost: Belize received nearly $447,000 in vehicles and marine equipment through the World Bank-backed Belize – Blue Cities and Beyond Project to strengthen field monitoring and sustainable coastal resource management. Ozone Protection Skills: DOE’s National Ozone Unit awarded scholarships to 12 students for refrigeration and air-conditioning training as Belize moves to phase out ozone-damaging chemicals under the Montreal Protocol. Diesel Relief vs Public Services: Prime Minister Briceño says Government has already given up over $40M in fuel tax revenue to cushion pump prices and is weighing whether more relief is possible without hurting education, health, and infrastructure. Sugar Sector Under Pressure: Sugar production is nearly halved due to fusarium disease and mealybug infestation, with new funding for pest and disease control plus Green Climate Fund support for cane farmers. Food Heritage Safeguarded: A UNESCO-supported workshop in Cayo helped document and protect Belize’s living food traditions, building resilience as climate change and globalization threaten foodways. Wildlife Incident: A protected crocodile was rescued after a viral Southside brawl, and police say charges could follow.
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