Belize River Tragedy: A 21-year-old woman, Xue Hua Liu, drowned after reportedly entering the Belize River to escape a swarm of killer bees near Whitfield; divers and police searched for hours before her body was recovered. Deportation Update: Belizean Lloyd Leavi Thompson was returned from the U.S. and taken to Belize Central Prison for processing, though authorities have not said why he was deported. Cold Case Push: The National Forensic Science Service is renewing efforts to identify about 20 sets of remains from 1998–2020, with DNA testing expected to return for several cases soon. Procurement & Corruption Concerns: The Belize Chamber of Commerce says government payments tied to relatives of former Cabinet minister Oscar Mira are “highly questionable,” and warns that raising the $10,000 procurement threshold won’t stop abuse if oversight fails. Belmopan Politics: UDP newcomer Ritchie Galvez says momentum is building for his March 2027 mayoral bid, citing strong voter registration transfers. Education Support: The Social Security Board awarded 85 scholarships to students entering high school and sixth form. Environment Watch: Santander Sugar denies routine discharge into the Belize River after the fish kill, while the Department of Environment continues investigations and public advisories. Business & Tech: Belize Bank signed a six-year partnership with Backbase to roll out an AI-native digital banking platform for retail and business customers. Aviation Security Fee: Cabinet approved a BZ$10 aviation security fee for passengers departing from Belize’s municipal airports.