AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoForestry & Farming: A new global study of 18,000 forest patches says slash-and-burn (swidden) can both feed communities and help forests recover when local people manage it carefully—using customs, shared labor, and social pressure rather than heavy enforcement. Water Security (Toledo): A drilling team has struck water in Jalacte Village, but residents still need pump testing and water-quality checks before the supply is declared safe for drinking. Climate-smart Agriculture: Belize’s Ministry of Agriculture, with FAO support, is running a five-day training mission to strengthen extension services and push climate-smart farming skills. Refrigerant Skills: The National Ozone Unit is offering 12 full scholarships for refrigeration and air-conditioning training, aiming to build safer servicing capacity as Belize moves to climate-friendly refrigerants. Refugee Handling Protocols: Belize’s Refugee Department convened a multi-agency workshop to set clearer referral and intervention procedures for asylum seekers. Maritime Safety (Regional): Guyana named a five-member international Commission of Inquiry to investigate the MV Barima ferry disaster, chaired by Belize’s Justice Godfrey Phillip Smith. Education Infrastructure (Orange Walk): CDB and Belize broke ground on new hurricane-resilient schools and handed over rehabilitated classrooms to expand rural learning access. Tourism & Connectivity: WestJet added a new Winnipeg–Belize route starting December 14, boosting travel options for Canadians.
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