AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Utilities: BEL says unusually high electricity bills are mainly seasonal—hotter weather makes air conditioners and refrigerators work harder—and urges customers to use fans, circulate cool air, and close blinds during peak heat. Health Watch: Belize is tracking a measles flare-up—12 cases since the start of 2026, mostly tied to travel from or through Guatemala; contact tracing and ring vaccination are underway. Security Alert: In Corozal, the BDF bomb squad safely recovered a live M67 grenade after it was found on C Street, and authorities are now checking how it ended up there. Crime & Courts: Two people, including a minor, were charged in the Unitedville murder of Allen Gongora, with police pointing to possible drug links; meanwhile, Bevan Alford was called to present his defense in the Freddy Chicas murder case. Environment & Tourism: Belize City is pushing ahead with plans to tackle sargassum and is preparing for cruise port expansion, while conservation groups and tourism voices renew calls to halt mining and dredging in sensitive coastal areas. Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM welcomed the UNGA’s adoption of the ICJ climate ruling, framing it as a win for climate justice.
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