AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBelize City Violence: A 17-year-old, Derrick Morris, was shot dead outside his home in the Lake Independence area, with police saying it may have stemmed from a minor bicycle dispute and detaining a suspect as they investigate. Downtown Murder: Police are on high alert after a brazen daylight killing on Albert Street where 29-year-old Kiffer Mckenzie was shot in his vehicle while his children were in the back seat; investigators are reviewing CCTV and pursuing the gunman. Courtroom Outcome: A former government warehouse manager, Ezbert Ramclam, walked free after theft charges over 43 Lenovo Chromebooks were dismissed when the complainant failed to appear. Education Fundraiser: The Casey Memorial Golf Outing raised nearly $50,000 in Delmar, New York, to support Belize’s Casey Community School and students. Regional Health: Belize joined a SICA-led push to accelerate malaria elimination, with countries coordinating on surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment. Flooding Debate: A local discussion links increased flooding near the Coastal Road to deforestation and loss of natural water retention areas. Business & Training: Georgia Southern University signed an MoU with the University of Belize to expand research access and degree pathways, while Rev-Up Caribbean invited Belizean entrepreneurs to apply for its next cohort. Sports: Belize’s U-17 and U-15 teams won BDFA championships, with Royal Fusion taking the U-17 female title.
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