AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Utilities & Power Reliability: Minister Michel Chebat says Belize is in “continuous discussion” with Mexico’s CFE after load shedding linked to shortages in Quintana Roo, while government, IDB, PUC and BEL work on filling a local energy gap. Hydro Belize Investment: Prime Minister Briceño backs Social Security Board plans to buy about 700,000 Hydro Belize shares at $29 each, arguing the fund must earn returns and warning contributions may rise by 2030 if investments don’t perform. Government Procurement Scrutiny: Transport CEO Chester Williams denies exclusive sourcing of spare parts from one supplier, saying invoices are sought from three companies and the cheapest option is chosen. Protected Areas & Blue Economy: PACT and APAMO renew a three-year partnership to strengthen Belize’s protected areas management and sustainable financing, while CRFM and CCCC coordinate on fisheries, climate impacts and sargassum. Skills & Jobs Pipeline: Stann Creek ITVET reopens after a $1.4m renovation supported by SIF and CDB, with enrolment and graduations expected to rise. Agriculture & Exports: Farmers receive subsidized Brahma breeding bulls to improve herd genetics, and Agriculture Minister Ferguson points to a future local meat processing plant to boost value and market access. Women Entrepreneurship: 124 women complete the incubator phase of Catalyze Her Potential, with 91 moving into an accelerator track for growth and financing readiness.
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