AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCDB & Youth Resilience: As the Caribbean Development Bank wraps up its annual meeting in the Bahamas, CDB President Daniel Best renewed calls for faster action on youth investment, resilience, and protection from climate and geopolitical shocks. Healthy Food Policy: A regional webinar with PAHO, CARPHA and partners says progress on non-communicable disease prevention is lagging, with Belize among countries that may need accelerated healthy food policy action. Belize Education & Youth: The Ministry of Education is piloting Belize’s new National Student Assessment System in Standards 1, 4 and 6, stressing it won’t be high-stakes for grades or promotion. Sports & Infrastructure: Minister Anthony Mahler says major stadium upgrades are planned nationwide, starting with Marion Jones, while talks continue on expanding flight access for tourism. Tourism & Air Links: BermudAir announced new winter nonstop routes that include Belize, plus expanded service across the Caribbean. Crime & Justice: Police have charged two people in the murder of Dr. Naum Bonilla, including a laboratory scientist allegedly tied to a business dispute. Health Threat Watch: Belize’s screwworm defenses get attention as the New World screwworm is confirmed in Texas, raising regional livestock and wildlife concerns. Ambergris Caye Growth: Plans for new schools and an international airport on Ambergris Caye are reported as moving forward.
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