AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoSmartStream & procurement scrutiny: Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging Prime Minister John Briceño to tighten safeguards in government financial management, recommending upgrades to SmartStream and stronger alerts, audit trails, and access controls. Mira family contract questions: NTUCB is raising concerns about millions in payments tied to the Mira family and is calling for proper controls; Minister Ramon Cervantes denies any involvement in contracts linked to his cousin’s company. CCJ corporate ruling: The Caribbean Court of Justice says Belize can require certain CARICOM-linked companies to use a local registered agent without breaching regional competition rules. Electricity pressure on San Pedro: Belize Electricity Limited says Ambergris Caye needs urgent capacity as demand grows, pointing to a $40M MCC grant; it also warns Mexico outages and drought/El Niño could raise costs. Labour rights push: NTUCB launches a drive to register domestic workers nationwide to strengthen recognition and future protections. Crime & justice: A soldier convicted of graphic rape is remanded pending sentencing, after video evidence contradicted his claims of consent. Marriage officers deadline: The Attorney General’s Ministry extended reappointment applications for Marriage Officers to July 31. Energy & governance regionally: Belize takes Pro Tempore Presidency of ERDI, focusing on cybersecurity, digital interoperability, and cross-border e-signatures.
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