AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHospitality: Fort George Hotel & Spa won Belize’s Best MICE Hotel for a second year, as its new 66-room tower doubles capacity and adds meeting space. Energy Investment: Prime Minister John Briceño says Belize is working to close its electricity gap and has raised delays in solar and storage projects with the World Bank and IMF. Reliable power is a pressing issue for households and businesses. Agriculture and Exports: Investors are exploring a USDA-standard beef plant in Fireburn that could process local cattle and open access to international markets. Tourism Access: A regional visitor card for Mexicans from five southern states is expected to launch November 1, easing cross-border visits. Belizean tour operators also pitched experiences to cruise executives in Puerto Rico. Trade and Investment: Taiwan says it wants to turn ties with Belize into joint investment and technology partnerships. Belize was also removed from the EU tax list after a transparency review. Economic Outlook: The IMF projects Belize’s economy to grow 2% in 2027, below the regional average.
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