AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoCost of Living Watch: Belize’s inflation picture stayed uneven in May: San Ignacio/Santa Elena hit the highest municipal rate (5.6%), while San Pedro was lowest (3.3%). Food Prices: SIB data shows cucumbers (+24.5%), grapefruits (+15.7%) and limes (+10.2%) drove produce increases, while plantains (-10%) and corn (-7.2%) fell. Meat & Utilities: Meat and poultry prices rose across the board, and housing costs climbed as electricity, water and LPG/butane pushed the “Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels” category up 2.2%. Trade Update: Exports dropped nearly 30% in May (down 29.5% to $32.4m), led by sharp declines in sugar and citrus, with molasses the main gainer. Public Safety: Belize is in shock after gunmen killed a 23-year-old pregnant woman at a Hattieville bus stop. Regional & Global: Saudi Arabia launched a two-year maritime sustainability project for 14 Caribbean countries including Belize; CARICOM also marked International Day for Women in Diplomacy with a “Diplomat for a Day” initiative.
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