Belize River Fish Kill: The Department of the Environment says the Belize River has returned to a “normal state” after last month’s die-off, but it’s still laying out what happened and what comes next, including monitoring and corrective measures after ruling disease “highly unlikely.” Climate Resilience Funding: The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) and partners launched a US$12.55m fisheries resilience project, aiming to protect marine biodiversity and livelihoods as climate impacts intensify. Reef Recovery Spotlight: A restoration effort tied to Hurricane Iris is credited with outplanting more than 100,000 corals, showing how reef protection can reverse damage over time. Coastal Dispute: Portico Enterprises threatens legal action over environmental approval for the Port of Belize cruise and bulk cargo expansion, including major dredging and an engineered mangrove island. Water & Community Support: Santana Village received equipment for water systems and maintenance, including pipes and water meters, to improve long-term water management. Food Prices & Climate Link: BMDC points to peso swings, reduced production, and climate-driven supply problems behind higher vegetable prices. Sugar Crisis: Government says fusarium disease and mealybug infestation have nearly halved sugar output, with new pest and disease funding plus Green Climate Fund support for cane farmers. Workplace Safety Law: Belize enacted an Occupational Safety and Health Act to expand protections, require risk assessments, and strengthen enforcement.