AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth & Community: World Pediatrics Belize Country Director Milagro Garel has died after a brain aneurysm left her in a coma since July 25, with her family saying she passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Environment & Industry: Questions continue after the Belize River fish kill, as Santander Sugar Group says its factory effluent is managed through a closed-loop canal system with a single monitored discharge point. Crime & Justice: A US Army veteran, Nathan Mikesell, was fined $2,000 (or five months) after pleading guilty to damaging property at Divine Mercy Church, while police also reported a surge in hard drug use fueling Cayo turf war violence. Public Safety: A Belize Coast Guard officer, Anthony Neal, was arrested for abetment to commit robbery tied to a Caye Caulker incident, and police are investigating a suspected arson on Rasta Street after a vehicle was set on fire. Politics & Civic Life: PUP delegates chose Eluide Miller as Belize City mayoral candidate after a convention that drew 787 delegates. Education: Thousands of students began the 2026–2027 school year, with guidance for autistic learners on smoother back-to-school transitions. Sports/Entertainment: Belizean artist Shyne is set to receive a Global Ambassador honor at the Caribbean Music Awards in Trinidad on Sept. 19.
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